The 3rd T20I between Australia Women and India Women will be held at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide on Saturday 21 February 2026 at 6:45pm local time (8:15am GMT).the series deciding match for the 2026 India Women’s Tour of Australia.
With the series level at 1-1, the finale moves to the venue that posted the highest T20I total of 241/4 and lowest of 99/9. Adelaide’s long straight boundaries and consistent bounce support structured stroke play, but early seam movement can impact the power play.
The match will be broadcast on Star Sports and JioStar in India and on Fox Cricket, Channel 7 and Kayo Sports in Australia.
AUS-W vs IND-W 3rd T20I: Match details
| detail | information |
|---|---|
| match | Australia Women vs India Women, 3rd place T20I |
| series | India Women’s Australia Tour, 2026 |
| date | Saturday, February 21, 2026 |
| time | 6:45 PM local time / 8:15 AM GMT |
| venue | Adelaide Oval (Adelaide) |
| capacity | 53,583 people (including standing room) |
| end | City end, Cathedral end |
| host | Adelaide Strikers, South Australia |
Adelaide Oval is one of Australia’s main international cricket venues, regularly hosting T20Is in global tournaments and bilateral series.
How to watch AUS-W vs IND-W 3rd T20I live?
| country | TV broadcast | live streaming |
|---|---|---|
| India | star sports network | JioStar (app and website) |
| Australia | Fox Cricket (Foxtel), Channel 7 | Kayo Sports, 7plus |
| Pakistan | — | tap mud |
| South Africa | super sports | super sports digital |
| America and Canada | Willow TV (via Sling TV) | Sling TV, Triller TV |
Star Sports Network and JioStar provide coverage in India. Australian viewers will be able to access the match via Fox Cricket and Channel 7, and streamed on Kayo Sports and 7plus.
Tapmad is streaming games in Pakistan. SuperSport is responsible for broadcasting operations in South Africa. Coverage is available in the U.S. and Canada through Sling TV’s Willow TV and Triller TV.
Australia Women vs India Women Potential Eleven: 3rd place T20I,
11 Australian female candidates: Beth Mooney (wk), Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Elise Perry, Ashley Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Nicola Carey, Annabelle Sutherland, Sophie Molyneux (c), Kim Garth, Darcey Brown
11 possible Indian women: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemima Rodriguez, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud, Shree Chalani, Renuka Singh Thakur
Adelaide Oval Pitch Report
Adelaide usually provides stable batting conditions once players adapt to its pace and bounce. Long straight boundaries limit direct loft hits, while short square pockets are advantageous for placement.
The surface provides consistent carry and supports seamers hitting hard lengths early on. T20I totals have ranged from Australia’s 241/4 in 2024 to Sri Lanka’s 99/9 in 2019, with victory margins ranging from one wicket to 134 runs, highlighting the balanced nature of this venue.
Relevant reading
Adelaide Oval T20I Record
| statistics | record |
|---|---|
| Total number of T20I matches listed | 13 |
| Highest total record | 241/4 (20.0 Ovs, RR 12.05) Australia vs West Indies – 11 February 2024 (T20I #2462) |
| Lowest total record | 99/9 (20.0 Ovs, RR 4.95) Sri Lanka vs Australia – 27 October 2019 (T20I #978) |
| Biggest win (number of goals conceded) | 134 runs – Australia vs Sri Lanka – 27 October 2019 |
| Biggest wins (by wicket) | 10 Wickets – England vs India – 10th November 2022 |
| Minimum wins (number of goals conceded) | 4 Runs – Australia vs Afghanistan – 4th November 2022 |
| Minimum wins (by wicket) | 1 Wicket – England vs Australia – January 12, 2011 |
| India’s record at the venue | 2 wins (vs Australia – 26 January 2016, vs Bangladesh – 2 November 2022), 1 loss (vs England – 10 November 2022) |
| Latest T20I at the venue | Australia beat West Indies by 34 runs – February 11, 2024 |
With consistent bounce, large straight boundaries and broadcast access across key areas, the third T20I is set up as a contest likely to be determined by powerplay discipline and adaptability in the middle overs rather than sudden changes in surface.