Australia Women vs India Women, 2nd T20I, India Women tour of Australia 2025/26, takes place today, February 19, 2026, at Manuka Oval in Canberra. The match starts at 7:10 PM local time (4:40 PM IST), setting the stage for a high-stakes night fixture under the lights.
India Women grabbed a commanding 1-0 series lead with a gritty 21-run win via DLS in the rain-hit opener on February 15 in Mumbai—no, wait, that was Canberra too, but the visitors’ bowlers shone through the damp conditions. This second T20I becomes crucial for Australia, who must level the series to keep their home dominance intact before the decider.
For India, captain Harmanpreet Kaur’s side eyes a rare series win Down Under, building momentum after their recent ODI struggles and T20 World Cup showings. Recent leadership shifts add intrigue: Sophie Molineux steps up as Australia’s new all-format captain post-Alyssa Healy’s retirement, beating out Tahlia McGrath and Ashleigh Gardner, while India welcomes back Bharti Fulmali and Shreyanka Patil.
Manuka Oval’s pitch typically favors pace early with true bounce, averaging 148 in first innings and 126 chasing in T20Is—expect a fresh surface offering something for everyone, though spinners like Georgia Wareham could thrive later. Weather in Canberra tonight looks clear after recent rains, with temperatures around 22°C dropping to 18°C, low humidity, and minimal rain chance—perfect for uninterrupted play.
India enters on a hot streak, winning their last five T20Is including the opener where Renuka Singh’s early strikes dismantled Australia’s top order. They’ve shown clinical bowling depth and middle-order resilience, though batting firepower beyond Smriti Mandhana remains a query. Australia, meanwhile, boasts four wins in five but stumbled in the first T20I, exposing vulnerabilities without Healy—yet their depth in allrounders screams comeback potential.
IND W vs AUS W Match Details
- Match: IND W vs AUS W 2nd T20 Match
- Date: 19 Feb 2026
- Time: 1:15 PM 8:15 AM GMT / 7:15 PM LOCAL
- Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra
Where To Watch IND W vs AUS W Match Live Streaming:
India (Star Sports Network, live streaming on JioHotstar app/website at 1:45 PM IST). Pakistan (Tapmad app for live streaming).
Other Regions
Australia (Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports, Channel 7, 7Plus). USA (Willow by Cricbuzz, TrillerTV). UK (Sky Sports). Rest of world (local sports networks or ICC partners; check Kayo/Fancode globally)
How to Watch the Match for Free:
Australia: Channel 7 and 7Plus offer free live TV and streaming. UK/USA: Check BBC iPlayer or Willow TV free trials. Globally: ICC.tv or YouTube highlights (no full free streams confirmed; use VPN for regional free-to-air if available).
Live Streaming Info:
The 2nd T20 match will be live on Star Sports.
Live Score Info:
IND W vs AUS W: All matches on these websites, ESPN and Cricbuzz, have live scores.
Head-to-Head Record
Across 36 T20Is, Australia lead 26-8 with 2 ties/no results, their first clash back in 2008 a home win. The last five meetings tilt Australia’s way 3-2, but India’s latest triumph on February 15 flips the narrative—Renuka and Arundhati Reddy starring again. Historically, Aussies dominate at home, but India’s current belief, as per Reddy, suggests they can upset anyone.
Australia Women Analysis
Australia’s strength lies in their allrounder-heavy core and batting depth, with Ellyse Perry’s timeless class (recent 50+ scores) and Beth Mooney’s keeping anchoring things. Weaknesses? Top-order fragility sans Healy showed in the opener, and spin options beyond Wareham need sharpening. Key players: Molineux (new captain, injury comeback), Annabel Sutherland (pace allrounder in form), and Phoebe Litchfield (emerging opener). Recent form: WWWWL, but home soil usually ignites them.
Probable XI: Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney (wk), Ellyse Perry, Grace Harris, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Megan Schutt, Sophie Molineux (c), Kim Garth
India Women Analysis
India’s bowling attack is their superpower—Renuka Singh’s swing, Shreyanka Patil’s leg-spin, and Deepti Sharma’s control dismantled Australia last time. Weak spots include middle-order inconsistency beyond Harmanpreet and Richa Ghosh, plus occasional pace struggles on flat tracks. Standouts: Smriti Mandhana (series opener fifty), Harmanpreet Kaur (captain’s knock needed), and Bharti Fulmali (welcome return for stability). They’ve won five straight, blending youth like Pratika Rawal with experience.
Probable XI: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Richa Ghosh (wk), Amanjot Kaur, Deepti Sharma, Shreyanka Patil, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Kranti Gaud
Key Talking Points
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Molineux’s captaincy debut: Can the spinner lead a rattled Australia back?
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India’s bowling belief: Reddy’s career-best figures signal they can trouble on seaming pitches.
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Rain factor gone: Full 40 overs test Australia’s chase mastery at Manuka.
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Emerging stars: Litchfield vs Mandhana at the top could define powerplay fireworks.
Australia’s home edge, superior H2H, and allround depth tilt it their way on a balanced Manuka deck—expect a tight chase win by 10-15 runs, with Perry and Sutherland starring. India won’t fold easily post their opener heroics, but Australia’s desperation levels the series 1-1.