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The India Women’s tour of Australia 2026 concludes on Saturday, February 21, at 6:45 PM LOCAL (8:15 AM GMT) at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, with the series tied 1-1.
Adelaide’s T20I numbers show an average first-innings score of 158 and a second-innings average of 137, indicating scoreboard pressure often shapes outcomes. Totals at this venue have ranged from 241/4 to 99/9, underscoring balance rather than surface bias.
Betting markets position Australia Women as favourites, reflecting home familiarity and a stronger historical record in the rivalry.
Australia Women vs India Women 3rd T20I Match Odds
Market prices across platforms show Australia Women holding shorter odds, while India Women enter as competitive underdogs.
| Platform | Australia Women Win Odds | India Women Win Odds | Toss Odds (AUS W) | Toss Odds (IND W) |
| 1xBet | 1.36 | 2.87 | 1.91 | 1.91 |
| Stake | 1.38 | 2.90 | 1.90 | 1.90 |
| Parimatch | 1.40 | 2.92 | 1.92 | 1.92 |
| BetVibe | 1.41 | 2.89 | 1.90 | 1.90 |
The spread implies a clear edge to Australia Women, though the broader market range suggests room for competitive phases.
AUS-W vs IND-W 3rd T20I Match Facts
| Match Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Australia Women vs India Women, 3rd T20I |
| Series | India Women’s tour of Australia, 2026 |
| Date | February 21, 2026 |
| Time | 1:45 PM IST |
| Venue | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
Crossing 160 while batting first has historically strengthened the defending side’s position at this ground.
AUS-W vs IND-W 3rd T20I Squads
Australia Women: Sophie Molineux (c), Ashleigh Gardner (vc), Tahlia McGrath (vc), Darcie Brown, Nicola Carey, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham.
India Women: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Shafali Verma, Renuka Thakur, Sree Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Sneh Rana, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Uma Chetry, Arundhati Reddy, Amanjot Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali, Shreyanka Patil.
Adelaide Oval Pitch Report And Conditions
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Behaviour | True bounce with consistent pace |
| Batting Assistance | Stable once adjusted; shorter square boundaries |
| Bowling Assistance | Early seam carry and value for hard lengths |
| Highest Total | 241/4 (Australia vs West Indies, 2024) |
| Lowest Total | 99/9 (Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2019) |
Long straight boundaries limit direct lofted hits, while square dimensions reward placement. Historical margins from one wicket to 134 runs reinforce the venue’s competitive nature.
Overcast conditions are expected with passing showers, temperatures around 19°C, and humidity near 80%, potentially aiding seam movement early
Australia Women vs India Women WT20I Head-to-Head Record
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 36 |
| Won by AUS Women | 27 |
| Won by IND Women | 7 |
| Tied / No Results | 2 (1 tie, 1 no result) |
| First-ever Fixture | October 28, 2008 (Australia Women won by 2 runs – Sydney) |
| Most-recent Fixture | February 19, 2026 (Australia Women won by 19 runs – Canberra) |
Australia Women hold a clear advantage in the overall WT20I head-to-head record, a dominance reflected in current betting market trends.
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Key Players to Watch – Series Performance (After 2 Matches)
| Player | Team | Series Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Voll | Australia Women | 106 runs in 2 matches, Strike Rate 158.21, including 88 in the 2nd T20I |
| Shafali Verma | India Women | 50 runs in 2 matches, Strike Rate 147.06 |
| Arundhati Reddy | India Women | 6 wickets in 2 matches, leading wicket-taker of the series |
| Ashleigh Gardner | Australia Women | 3 wickets in 2 matches, including a decisive spell in the 2nd T20I |
Georgia Voll’s 106 runs in two matches have anchored Australia’s top order, while Arundhati Reddy’s six wickets underline India’s bowling influence.
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