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The historic W.A.C.A. Ground in Perth is set to host a high-stakes, one-off Women’s Test between Australia and India starting March 6, 2026. This match serves as the grand finale of India’s multi-format tour of Australia and carries significant emotional weight as the farewell appearance of Australian legend Alyssa Healy.
Australia enter the Test with an 8–4 lead in the multi-format series, having swept the ODIs 3–0 after India took the T20I leg 2–1. While the series trophy is already out of India’s reach, this match is about pride and history. India won the last encounter between these two sides at the Wankhede in 2023 and will be looking for back-to-back Test wins against the Aussies for the first time.
For Australia, the focus is on a perfect send-off for Healy, who recently smashed 158 in her final ODI. For India, it’s a test of their temperament in fast, bouncy conditions—a stark contrast to the subcontinental tracks where they have recently thrived.
Team news
Australia
- Alyssa Healy’s farewell: The captain will play her 299th and final international match.
- Injury concerns: Ellyse Perry is battling a quad injury; if she plays, it may be as a specialist batter. Kim Garth (injury) and Sophie Molineux (back) have been ruled out.
- New faces: Uncapped duo Rachel Trenaman and Maitlan Brown have been called up to the squad. Lucy Hamilton is also in line for a potential debut.
India
- Renuka Singh out: In a major blow, India’s lead pacer has been ruled out to manage her workload.
- Replacement: Young fast bowler Kashvee Gautam has been drafted into the squad as Renuka’s replacement.
- Leading the charge: Harmanpreet Kaur continues to lead, with Smriti Mandhana—fresh off strong form in the white-ball leg—serving as her deputy.
AUS vs IND, Women’s only Test schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Timings (IST) | Timings (GMT) | Timings (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 06 | One-off Test | WACA, Perth | 10:50 AM IST | 5:20 AM GMT | 1:20 PM Local |
Also READ: ICC Women’s ODI Rankings: Smriti Mandhana and Alana King claim the top spots
Broadcast and Live Streaming details
- Australia: Fox Cricket (Foxtel), Kayo Sports, Channel 7 and 7plus
- India: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar
- Pakistan: Tapmad
- South Africa: Supersport
- USA and Canada: Sling TV – Willow TV (sign up here), Triller TV
Also READ: India pacer Renuka Singh ruled out of one-off Test against Australia; replacement announced
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
