Au W vs Ind W 2026: Channel, Schedule, Head-to-Head & More

There aren’t many rivalries in women’s cricket that can match the fire between Australia and India. When India Women clinched the T20I series on Australian soil in February 2026, it wasn’t just a series win — it was a statement that set the stage for the 2026 World Twenty20 showdown.

Recent T20I result: India Women won 3rd T20I by 17 runs (2 days ago) ·
Next scheduled match: AUS-W vs IND-W, 28 June 2026 at Lord’s (ICC Women World Twenty20) ·
Test series outcome: Australia Women won the only Test by 10 wickets ·
ODI series outcome: Australia Women won the ODI series (India Women tour of Australia 2025-26) ·
World Cup final delay: 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup final delayed due to heavy rain in Navi Mumbai

Six key stats tell the story of this rivalry, one pattern: Australia still leads historically, but India’s T20I surge is real.

Which channel is Indw vs Ausw on?

TV broadcasters in Australia and India

• In Australia, matches are typically broadcast on Channel 7 (free-to-air) and Fox Cricket (subscription) — though exact confirmation for the 2026 World Twenty20 is awaited.
• In India, Star Sports holds the rights for women’s international matches, with live coverage on Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 2.
• All T20Is of the 2025-26 tour were day/night starting at 7:15 p.m. local time (CricketNews.com)

Live streaming options

• Live streaming is available on official cricket sites: cricket.com.au (Official Cricket Australia website) and ESPNcricinfo (leading cricket news outlet).
• In India, the Disney+ Hotstar app streams Star Sports channels.
• For the World Twenty20, the ICC’s own platform (icc.tv) will provide live streaming in many regions.

The implication: fans should monitor official announcements for final broadcast details.

Who won most, IND or AUS?

Head-to-head record in all formats

Four formats, one pattern: Australia still holds the edge overall, but India is closing the T20I gap fast.

Recent encounters

• In the India Women tour of Australia 2025-26, Australia won the only Test by 10 wickets and the ODI series, as documented by Wikipedia.
• India Women won the T20I series 2-1, with the third T20I at Adelaide Oval sealed by 17 runs, as reported by cricket.com.au.
• Smriti Mandhana was the top run-scorer with 129 runs, Georgia Voll scored 116, and Jemimah Rodrigues contributed 72.

The implication: India’s T20I win shows they can beat Australia in the shortest format, but Australia’s dominance in Tests and ODIs means the overall rivalry remains lopsided.

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Why is the women’s final match delayed?

Weather conditions

• The 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup final, held in Navi Mumbai, was delayed due to heavy rain. The match was postponed to the next day (ICC Cricket (governing body)).
• The reserve day was used to complete the final.

Impact on tournament schedule

• The delay compressed the tournament’s post-final events, but the schedule for the 2026 World Twenty20 was unaffected.
• India Women qualified for the semi-finals of the 2025 World Cup, progressing from the group stage (ICC Cricket).

The catch: The rain delay at Navi Mumbai raised concerns about reserve day protocols for future ICC events, but no changes have been announced yet.

Did IND W qualify for the semi-final?

Semi-final qualification

• India Women qualified for the semi-finals of the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup after finishing in the top four of the group stage (ICC Cricket).
• They faced Australia in the semi-finals, according to tournament brackets.

Performance in group stage

• India’s group-stage performance included wins against key opponents, securing their semi-final berth.
• Their T20I series win in Australia later that year demonstrated continued strong form.

Why this matters: India’s ability to reach semi-finals consistently (2017, 2022, 2025) shows they are a top-three side, but they have yet to win a senior ICC white-ball trophy since 2020.

Did Harmanpreet Kaur shake hands?

The handshake incident

• During the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup, Harmanpreet Kaur did not shake hands with Pakistan women’s team players after a group-stage match, sparking a controversy (ESPNcricinfo (leading cricket news outlet)).
• Reports indicated Kaur walked off without the customary post-match handshake, leading to criticism from former players and officials.

Reactions and consequences

• The incident was widely discussed on social media and in cricket circles.
• No official ICC penalty was announced, though the board reminded players of the Spirit of Cricket guidelines.

“Handshake drama continues! Harmanpreet Kaur ignores Pakistan players after match.” — News reports on the incident

The pattern: The episode highlights the emotional intensity of India-Pakistan matches, even in the women’s game, and adds a layer of tension to future encounters.

For Australian women’s cricket, the T20I series loss is more than a footnote — it signals that India has cracked the code in the shortest format. For India, the challenge is clear: turn T20I series wins into ICC silverware. The 2026 World Twenty20 at Lord’s will be the stage where that question meets its answer. For Australian fans, the urgency is to adapt, or risk losing the rivalry’s edge.