IND-W vs AUS-W Dream11 Prediction
The series is perfectly poised at 1-1 as India Women (IND-W) and Australia Women (AUS-W) head to Adelaide Oval for the third and final T20I. India won the opener at Sydney via DLS, while Australia bounced back with a 19-run victory in Canberra.
Match Details
- Match: India Women vs Australia Women, 3rd T20I
- Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
- Date & Time: Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 1:45 PM IST (6:45 PM Local)
- Series Status: Tied at 1-1
Pitch & Weather Report
- Pitch: The Adelaide Oval is a batter’s paradise with a true bounce and good pace. However, fast bowlers can dominate early with bounce and carry, while spinners typically become effective in the middle overs.
- Weather: Forecasted to be clear and pleasant in the evening with temperatures in the mid-20s (°C).
- Average Score: First innings totals generally range between 160–180 runs.
Probable Playing XI
Australia Women:
Beth Mooney (wk), Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Nicola Carey, Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux (c), Kim Garth, Megan Schutt/Darcie Brown.
India Women:
Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Amanjot Kaur, Kranti Gaud, Sree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur.
Key Player Stats (This Series)
| Player | Team | Role | Key Series Performance |
| Georgia Voll | AUS-W | Batter | 106 runs in 2 matches; high score of 88 in the 2nd T20I. |
| Arundhati Reddy | IND-W | Bowler | Leading wicket-taker of the series with 6 wickets. |
| Shafali Verma | IND-W | Batter | India’s top run-scorer in the series so far with 50 runs. |
| Ashleigh Gardner | AUS-W | All-Rounder | 3 wickets in the series; crucial in the middle overs. |
Dream11 Team Suggestion (Head-to-Head)
- Wicket-Keeper: Beth Mooney, Richa Ghosh
- Batters: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll (C)
- All-Rounders: Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner (VC), Deepti Sharma, Annabel Sutherland
- Bowlers: Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Georgia Wareham
Expert Insight: Given the Adelaide surface, openers and power-hitters like Georgia Voll and Shafali Verma are critical. Chasing might be slightly easier if dew becomes a factor.
FAQs
1. Who is favored to win the decider?
Australia is slightly favored due to home advantage and their strong comeback in the second match.
2. Where can I watch the match in India?
The match will be broadcast on the JioStar Network and streamed live on JioHotstar.
3. What is the head-to-head record?
In 37 T20I meetings, Australia has won 27, while India has won 8.
