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Although the Indian women were self-assured before they arrived in Australia, their performance in Sydney has undoubtedly impressed everyone. They made good use of the circumstances and outperformed the hosts. Setting the tone with the ball and making precise use of the swinging conditions were Arundhati Reddy and Renuka Thakur. Now that they are ahead, Harmanpreet Kaur and company will try to seal the victory.
On Thursday, February 19, at 1:45 PM IST, Australia Women and India Women will play their second Twenty20 International live from Manuka Oval in Canberra. Sophie Molineux's leadership debut began with a loss. She will be under a lot of pressure before the ODIs and Tests if she loses her first series. However, defeating Australia in back-to-back games has always been difficult for any side, and it's even more difficult when playing in Australia.
Australia Women vs India Women 2nd T20I Match Details:
| Match | Australia Women vs India Women, 2nd T20I, India Women tour of Australia, 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Thursday, February 19, 1:45 PM |
| Venue | Manuka Oval, Canberra |
| Broadcast and Live-Streaming details | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website) |
Manuka Oval Pitch Report:
Historically, the Manuka Oval surface has been batting-friendly, providing stroke makers with considerable bounce and pace. Because it can be difficult to chase under lights, teams that bat first frequently aim for 160–170 runs. Disciplined lines can still be useful in the middle overs, even when spinners may not find much turn. Early bounce and movement can be extracted by pacers who strike the deck firmly.
Manuka Oval Weather Forecast:
There won't be any significant rain delays, and the weather in Canberra should be clear and comfortable. The mid-20s (°C) will be a nice temperature for both players and spectators. There will probably be a light evening breeze, but it shouldn't interfere with play. All in all, perfect weather for a complete, unbroken competition.
Australia Women vs India Women T20 Head to Head:
| Matches Played | 36 |
| Won by AUS W | 26 |
| Won by IND W | 8 |
| Tied / No Results | 2 |
Australia Women vs India Women Predicted Playing XI:
AUS W: Beth Mooney (w), Sophie Molineux (c), Kim Garth, Darcie Brown, Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Nicola Carey
IND W: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Richa Ghosh (w), Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Arundhati Reddy, Deepti Sharma, Shreyanka Patil, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, and Renuka Singh Thakur
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