The Indian Women’s cricket team has officially landed in Sydney for a highly anticipated multi-format series against Australia. Beginning February 15, 2026, this tour is not only a crucial testing ground ahead of the June T20 World Cup but also serves as the emotional final chapter for Australian legend Alyssa Healy.
In a video shared by the BCCI, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana reflected on the transition from RCB’s recent WPL title celebrations to national duty, noting that while the shift has been “hectic,” the squad is energized and ready for the Australian challenge.
Tour Schedule: T20Is, ODIs, and a Historic Test
The tour is spread across six iconic Australian venues, featuring a mix of white-ball intensity and the rare prestige of a four-day Test match.
| Format | Date | Match | Venue |
| Warm-up | Feb 13 | Governor-General’s XI vs India | North Sydney Oval |
| T20I | Feb 15 | 1st T20I | Sydney Cricket Ground |
| T20I | Feb 19 | 2nd T20I | Manuka Oval, Canberra |
| T20I | Feb 21 | 3rd T20I | Adelaide Oval |
| ODI | Feb 24 | 1st ODI | The Gabba, Brisbane |
| ODI | Feb 27 | 2nd ODI | Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
| ODI | Mar 1 | 3rd ODI | Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
| Test | Mar 6–9 | Only Test | WACA, Perth |
The Alyssa Healy Farewell
Australian captain Alyssa Healy has confirmed that this home series will be her last in international cricket. In a strategic move to help the Australian team transition before the T20 World Cup, Healy will not play in the T20I segment of the series. Instead, she will return to lead the side in the ODIs and the final Test match in Perth, allowing Sophie Molineux to captain the T20I squad in her absence.
Key Storylines to Watch
- World Cup Prep: With the T20 World Cup starting in June in England, India’s Harmanpreet Kaur will be looking to finalize her best XI.
- The Debutant: 19-year-old Australian pacer Lucy Hamilton is set to make her Test debut in Perth, marking a symbolic “passing of the torch” during Healy’s final match.
- Spin vs Pace: India’s spin-heavy attack, featuring Deepti Sharma and Shreyanka Patil, will face a stern test on the fast, bouncy tracks of Brisbane and Perth.
