Australia Women vs India Women 3rd T20I will be played on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 6:45 PM LOCAL (8:15 AM GMT) at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, in the series decider of the India Women tour of Australia 2026.
With the series level at 1-1, the finale shifts to a venue that has produced the highest T20I total of 241/4 and a lowest of 99/9. Adelaide’s long straight boundaries and consistent bounce support structured strokeplay, while early seam movement can influence the powerplay.
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 T20I |
| Series | India Women’s tour of Australia, 2026 |
| Date | Saturday, February 21, 2026 |
| Time | 6:45 PM LOCAL / 8:15 AM GMT |
| Venue | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| Capacity | 53,583 (including standing room) |
| Ends | City End, Cathedral End |
| Hosts | South Australia, Adelaide Strikers |
Adelaide Oval remains one of Australia’s primary international cricket venues, regularly hosting T20Is across global tournaments and bilateral series.
Where to Watch AUS-W vs IND-W 3rd T20I Live?
| Country | TV Broadcast | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network | JioStar (App & Website) |
| Australia | Fox Cricket (Foxtel), Channel 7 | Kayo Sports, 7plus |
| Pakistan | — | Tapmad |
| South Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport Digital |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV (via Sling TV) | Sling TV, Triller TV |
Star Sports Network and JioStar provide coverage in India. Australian audiences can access the match via Fox Cricket and Channel 7, with streaming on Kayo Sports and 7plus.
Tapmad streams the game in Pakistan. SuperSport handles broadcast duties in South Africa. In the USA and Canada, coverage is available through Sling TV’s Willow TV and Triller TV.
Australia Women vs India Women Probable XIs: 3rd T20I,
Australia Women Probable XI: Beth Mooney (wk), Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Nicola Carey, Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux (c), Kim Garth, Darcie Brown
India Women Probable XI: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur
Adelaide Oval Pitch Report
Adelaide typically offers stable batting conditions once players adjust to its pace and bounce. Long straight boundaries restrict direct lofted hits, while shorter square pockets reward placement.
The surface provides consistent carry, helping seamers who hit hard lengths early. T20I totals range from Australia’s 241/4 in 2024 to Sri Lanka’s 99/9 in 2019, with victory margins spanning from one wicket to 134 runs, underlining the venue’s balanced nature.
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Adelaide Oval T20I Records
| Statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Total T20I Matches Listed | 13 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 241/4 (20.0 Ovs, RR 12.05) by Australia vs West Indies – Feb 11, 2024 (T20I #2462) |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 99/9 (20.0 Ovs, RR 4.95) by Sri Lanka vs Australia – Oct 27, 2019 (T20I #978) |
| Biggest Win (By Runs) | 134 runs – Australia vs Sri Lanka – Oct 27, 2019 |
| Biggest Win (By Wickets) | 10 wickets – England vs India – Nov 10, 2022 |
| Smallest Win (By Runs) | 4 runs – Australia vs Afghanistan – Nov 4, 2022 |
| Smallest Win (By Wickets) | 1 wicket – England vs Australia – Jan 12, 2011 |
| India’s Record at the Venue | 2 Wins (vs Australia – Jan 26, 2016; vs Bangladesh – Nov 2, 2022), 1 Loss (vs England – Nov 10, 2022) |
| Most Recent T20I at Venue | Australia beat West Indies by 34 runs – Feb 11, 2024 |
With consistent bounce, sizeable straight boundaries, and broadcast access across major regions, the 3rd T20I sets up as a contest likely determined by discipline in the powerplay and adaptability through the middle overs rather than abrupt surface shifts.
