The Australia A Women tour of India 2026 will move into its longer format as India A Women face Australia A Women in the Only Unofficial Test at the I.S. Bindra Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali. The four-day game is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 9:30 AM IST and will continue until October 2. India A Women will be hoping to put up a strong show after their recent results against Australia A. Australia A Women, meanwhile, will look to continue their good record in this fixture.
The two teams have met in several unofficial matches over the years, with Australia A Women winning the recent encounters. Their last unofficial Test meeting in August 2025 ended with Australia A Women winning by 6 wickets, while they also recorded a 45-run win in August 2024. India A Women will now get another chance to challenge the Australian side in the longer format. The four-day match will require both teams to remain patient and build their innings carefully. The players will also get valuable experience of playing longer-format cricket.
Squads:
India A Women’s Cricket Team
Yastika Bhatia (C), Anushka Sharma (VC), Akshita Bhagat, Tejal Hasabnis, Jintimani Kalita, Madiwala Mamatha, Sushree Dibyadarshini, Niki Prasad, Priya Punia, Sayali Satghare, Shabnam Shakil, Shubha Satheesh, Tanisha Singh, Shuchi Upadhyay, Vaishnavi Sharma
Australia A Women’s Cricket Team
Darcie Brown, Nicole Faltum, Tess Flintoff, Sianna Ginger, Milly Illingworth, Charli Knott, Anika Learoyd, Katie Mack, Lilly Mills, Frankie Nicklin, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Rachel Trenaman, Tayla Vlaeminck, Courtney Webb, Tahlia Wilson
Players to watch out:
Tejal Hasabnis
Tejal Hasabnis will be one of the batters to watch from the India A Women side. She has made 86 runs in two matches, with an average of 21.5 and a strike rate of 54.43 in the recent statistics. In a four-day game, her ability to spend time in the middle will be important for India A. She will need to focus on building her innings and making the most of her time at the crease. India A will hope Tejal can make a useful contribution with the bat.
Sayali Satghare
Sayali Satghare will be another player to watch for India A Women in this match. She has taken 2 wickets in one match and has maintained an economy rate of 2.32 in the recent bowling statistics. Keeping the runs down and creating pressure can be especially useful in a longer-format game. India A will need their bowlers to stay disciplined and make the batters work for their runs. Sayali will be looking to use her opportunity well and provide important wickets for the side.
Rachel Trenaman
Rachel Trenaman has been among the leading batting performers for Australia A Women in the recent statistics. She has scored 238 runs in two matches at an average of 59.5, with a strike rate of 49.17. Her numbers show that she has been able to spend time at the crease and make meaningful contributions with the bat. That kind of approach can be useful in a four-day match, where patience is important. Australia A will hope Rachel can once again give their batting order a strong start.
Charli Knott
Charli Knott has produced useful performances with both bat and ball for Australia A Women. She has scored 234 runs in three matches at an average of 46.8 and a strike rate of 60.00. She has also taken 7 wickets in three matches, with an economy rate of 2.99. Her ability to contribute in both departments gives Australia A another reliable option during the game. Knott will be looking to continue that form when the two sides meet in Mohali.
Pitch:
The I.S. Bindra Punjab Cricket Association Stadium is known for offering good pace and bounce, particularly during the early stages of a match. Fast bowlers can get useful movement and carry from the surface, which may make the start of the innings challenging for batters. Once the initial movement settles, the pitch can become more comfortable for batting and allow players to play their shots.
Weather:
The weather is expected to be warm, with temperatures reaching around 32°C during the noon. The day could begin with smoky haze, while the conditions are expected to change as the afternoon progresses. There is also a forecast for thundery outbreaks nearby, although the expected rainfall around the main playing hours is 0.0 mm.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Yastika Bhatia, Tejal Hasabnis, Priya Punia, Anushka Sharma, Niki Prasad, Sayali Satghare, Shabnam Shakil, Rachel Trenaman, Charli Knott, Tess Flintoff, Darcie Brown
Match Details:
Venue – I.S. Bindra Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali
Broadcast – The Australia A Women tour of India 2026 will be broadcast and streamed live through BCCI.tv and the BCCI Official App in India, while fans in Australia can watch the match on Cricket.com.au.
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