Australia Women vs India Women, AUS-W vs IND-W 2026, Today Match Prediction

MATCH:​​​​​​ Australia Women vs India Women
DATE: 06 March ,Friday​​
TIME:10:50 AM​ IST
VENUE: Western Australian Cricket Association, East Perth, Australia
TOURNAMENT: 1st Test 2026

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Can India win the first day night test?

• Beth Mooney has scored 559 in 8 WTest’s for Austrlaia.
• The average 1st innings score in Women’s Test matches at Perth is 205.
• Harmanpreet Kaur has scored 200 runs in 6 WTest’s for India.

AUSW vs IND-W Match Prediction & Analysis

Australia Women and India Women are set to face each other in the Only Test (Day-Night) of the India Women tour of Australia 2026 at W.A.C.A., Perth from March 06-09, 2026. This will be a pink-ball Test and the only red-ball fixture of the tour. 

The WACA has hosted four Women’s Tests so far and historically offers pace, bounce and movement, especially under lights. The last Test played here saw Australia completely dominate South Africa, a result that has significantly influenced the venue’s second-innings average.

Head-to-Head Record (Tests): Australia Women lead the Test head-to-head 4-1 against India Women, with 6 matches ending in draws. Historically, Australia have had the upper hand, particularly in home conditions, while India’s lone win remains a rare highlight in an otherwise Australia-dominated rivalry. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Australia Women Preview

Australia Women come into this pink-ball Test with strong familiarity in Day-Night conditions. The WACA surface traditionally assists seamers early before flattening out, which suits Australia’s balanced combination of pace and spin.

The last Test at this venue saw Australia pile up a massive first-innings total against South Africa and completely dominate the match. That performance showcased their ability to capitalize once they get ahead in home conditions.

With experienced names across departments and depth in both batting and bowling, Australia will look to control sessions rather than chase momentum. In pink-ball conditions, their ability to apply scoreboard pressure could once again be decisive. 

Australia Women Predicted Playing XI:

Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll, Annabel Sutherland, Alyssa Healy (C), Beth Mooney (WK), Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Ellyse Perry, Darcie Brown.

India Women Preview

India Women enter this Test looking to prove a point after inconsistent performances in recent red-ball outings overseas. While they have individual match-winners, sustaining pressure across five days in Australian conditions has been a challenge historically.

This being a Day-Night Test adds another layer of difficulty, especially with the pink ball under lights. India’s middle order will play a crucial role in absorbing early pressure and building partnerships once the ball softens.

They will need discipline with both bat and ball to stay competitive. If they can match Australia session by session and avoid collapses, they can keep themselves in the contest. 

Weather Conditions

Perth anticipates a significant temperature drop this week. After a hot weekend peaking at 37°C, conditions cool drastically by Monday. By Tuesday, the city will experience a much milder 22°C, marking a sharp transition from summer heat to brisk autumnal air.

AUSW vs IND-W Pitch Report

The WACA pitch is known for pace and bounce, particularly in the early stages of the match. Under pink-ball conditions, seamers are expected to extract additional movement during twilight sessions. The unusually high second-innings average is largely influenced by Australia’s dominant performance in the last Test here. When two evenly matched quality sides have met, totals have generally hovered in the 200-250 range in both innings. 

Toss: To Bowl

The pitch gets better for batting as the game progresses at the W.A.C.A, making bowling first the best choice. 

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