The much-anticipated third and final T20I between India Women and Australia Women is set to take place at Adelaide Oval on February 21, 2026, at 1:45 PM IST. With the series locked at 1-1, this decider promises high-intensity cricket as both teams aim to seal the series.
Australia Women bounced back strongly in the second T20I, defending 163/5 with disciplined bowling. Georgia Voll starred with a match-winning 88, while Beth Mooney provided stability at the top. For India Women, Arundhati Reddy impressed with the ball, but the batting unit struggled to finish the chase.
IND-W vs AUS-W Pitch Report – Adelaide Oval
The Adelaide surface is traditionally batting-friendly, with an average first-innings score around 165. Pacers are likely to get assistance early on, while chasing teams have enjoyed a 60% success rate here.
IND-W vs AUS-W Fantasy Cricket Tips
Top Captaincy Picks:
Smriti Mandhana – Consistent performer in the opening slot and can anchor big chases.
Georgia Voll – In scintillating form with 106 runs in two matches.
Key All-rounders:
Ashleigh Gardner – Match-winning all-rounder with bat and ball.
Deepti Sharma – Adds balance to fantasy XI.
Budget Picks:
Richa Ghosh – Aggressive finisher.
Georgia Wareham – Can pick wickets in the middle overs.
Probable Match Winner
Going by the current form and balance of the teams, India Women marginally get the better of Australia Women in this decisive match. But it is expected to be a closely contested thriller.