The India Women’s cricket team is taking on the Australia Governor-General’s XI today, Friday, February 13, 2026, in a crucial T20 warm-up match at the North Sydney Oval. This fixture serves as the final dress rehearsal for Harmanpreet Kaur’s squad before they begin their highly anticipated multi-format tour against the world-champion Australian side.
Match Details: Time and Venue
- Date: February 13, 2026
- Venue: North Sydney Oval, Sydney
- Start Time: 1:35 PM IST (7:05 PM Local Time)
- Format: T20 (Non-official international)
Live Streaming and Telecast
Fans looking to follow the action live will need to tune in via digital platforms, as there is no traditional television broadcast scheduled for this warm-up game.
- In India: The match is being live-streamed exclusively on the FanCode app and website.
- In Australia: Fans can watch the coverage for free on cricket.com.au and the CA Live app. Kayo Sports and Fox Cricket are also providing digital coverage.
The Squads
The match features a blend of India’s top-tier stars and a Governor-General’s XI composed of Australia’s most promising domestic and rising talent.
| India Women Squad | Governor-General’s XI Squad |
| Harmanpreet Kaur (c) | Charli Knott (c) |
| Smriti Mandhana (vc) | Chloe Ainsworth |
| Shafali Verma | Nicole Faltum |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | Tess Flintoff |
| Richa Ghosh (wk) | Kim Garth |
| Deepti Sharma | Alana King |
| Shreyanka Patil | Lucy Hamilton |
| Renuka Singh Thakur | Rachel Trenaman |
Why This Match Matters
This fixture is particularly significant as it allows the Indian side to acclimatize to the pace and bounce of Australian wickets. Additionally, it provides a first look at Lucy Hamilton, the 19-year-old Australian pace sensation who is expected to make her Test debut later in this tour.
For India, it’s a chance to finalize their playing XI for the first T20I at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on February 15.
