India women’s national cricket team will take on Australia women’s national cricket team in the 1st ODI of their three-match series on February 24, 2026, at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane. India enters the 50-over contest with strong momentum after securing a historic 2–1 T20I series win on Australian soil. The victory was sealed with a 17-run triumph in Adelaide on February 21, marking India’s first bilateral T20I series win in Australia in a decade.
Match Details
- Event: India Women vs Australia Women, 1st ODI
- Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
- Time: 9:20 AM IST (1:50 PM Local Time)
- Venue: Allan Border Field, Brisbane
- Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar
T20I Series Recap: India Won 2–1
India currently leads the multi-format points tally 4–2 after clinching the T20I leg of the tour.
T20I Results Summary:
- 1st T20I (Feb 15): India won by 21 runs via DLS method
- 2nd T20I (Feb 19): Australia won by 19 runs
- 3rd T20I (Feb 21): India won by 17 runs
The final match saw a standout knock from Smriti Mandhana, who anchored the innings under pressure.
Key Player Focus
Smriti Mandhana: Mandhana heads into the ODI series in dominant form. She scored 82 runs in the T20I decider and recently crossed the 10,000-run milestone in international cricket, underlining her consistency at the top of the order.
Harmanpreet Kaur: The Indian captain leads her side into their first ODI assignment since lifting the 2025 World Cup title. Her experience and middle-order stability will be crucial in Australian conditions.
Alyssa Healy: Australia, led by Healy, will aim to bounce back strongly in the 50-over format. The hosts will rely heavily on senior players such as Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner to regain control of the series.
What to Expect
- A competitive 50-over battle after a closely contested T20I series
- Early movement and bounce conditions at Brisbane
- Momentum advantage with India after T20I success
- Australia seeking redemption in their stronger ODI format
With both teams stacked with experienced match-winners, the opening ODI could set the tone for a high-intensity series.