Australia A Women and India A Women kicks off on August 7 at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay. This match will mark the 1st T20I of the tour, with both teams looking to build momentum early in the series.
Great Barrier Reef Arena, South Mackay, Australia | |
Series | India A Women tour of Australia |
Season | 2025 |
Australia A Women come into this game with strong form, having defeated England Women A in 3 of their last 4 completed matches. Their most recent victory came on April 12, 2025, where they won by 25 runs despite a 407-run chase. Standout performers include Tahlia Wilson, Courtney Webb, and Tess Flintoff, who have consistently contributed with both bat and ball.
The Aussies have registered wins by margins of 125 runs, 5 wickets, and narrow escapes, showing adaptability under pressure.
India A Women, on the other hand, haven't played many matches in recent months. Their last outings were in the SWODCT tournament in January 2025, where they registered back-to-back wins before narrowly losing to India C Women by just 2 wickets. Key players like Shafali Verma, Uma Chetry, and Nandini Kashyap will be vital in stabilizing the batting order and providing leadership in this away fixture.
In the last 7 encounters between these sides (all held in August 2024):
Australia A Women lead 6-1.
Their most recent clash saw AUS-A-W winning by 45 runs.
India A W's sole victory came with a commanding 171-run margin.
Weather: Conditions on August 7 in Mackay are expected to be clear and sunny, around 24°C, with no chance of rain, making it ideal for T20 cricket.
Pitch: The pitch at Great Barrier Reef Arena has produced average first-innings scores of 155, with pace-friendly bounce and good stroke-play conditions.
1st Innings Avg Score: 155
1st Innings Avg Wickets: 7
Avg Strike Rate: 129.33
The chasing side averages a run rate of 145+, making batting second a slightly easier proposition.
Expect a balanced surface, offering movement early on for seamers and later assisting spinners.
Australia A Women hold a 60% chance of winning compared to India A Women's 40%, mainly due to their strong recent performances and home advantage. While India A Women bring in flair with players like Shafali Verma and Uma Chetry, they haven't played competitive matches in over 6 months, which could impact match rhythm.
Australia A Women, on the other hand, are in strong form – winning 3 of their last 4 matches against England A Women, including a dominant 125-run victory. Players like Tahlia Wilson, Courtney Webb, and Tess Flintoff have been consistent with both bat and ball.
The Mackay pitch is typically balanced, with an average first-innings score of 155, offering something for both batters and bowlers. Australia A's experience on this surface gives them an edge. If their top order settles early, they can post a match-winning total or chase comfortably.
India A needs Shafali Verma to fire early and bowlers like Vrinda Dinesh or Nandini Kashyap to strike in the middle overs. Otherwise, the Aussies may run away with it.
India A Women batting first: 135–150
Australia A Women batting first: 150–170
Who will win today's match? Australia A Women to win by 6 wickets or 20+ runs. Their superior team balance, current form, and home conditions give them the upper hand. Expect Tess Flintoff or Courtney Webb to be in the running for Player of the Match. However, if Shafali Verma gets going or India's spin attack finds grip, it could still turn into a thriller.
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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12972 |
2 |
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12472 |
3 |
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9999 |
4 |
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9282 |
5 |
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9276 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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16056 |
2 |
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13537 |
3 |
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12255 |
4 |
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11832 |
5 |
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10448 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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242 |
2 |
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222 |
3 |
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221 |
4 |
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207 |
5 |
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195 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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12 |
2 |
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9 |
3 |
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8 |
4 |
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8 |
5 |
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7 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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13906 |
2 |
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10866 |
3 |
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10480 |
4 |
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9577 |
5 |
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8607 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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9373 |
2 |
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8973 |
3 |
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7936 |
4 |
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7448 |
5 |
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7214 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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242 |
2 |
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221 |
3 |
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206 |
4 |
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176 |
5 |
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152 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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50 |
2 |
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19 |
3 |
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18 |
4 |
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15 |
5 |
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11 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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4231 |
2 |
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4223 |
3 |
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4188 |
4 |
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3911 |
5 |
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3777 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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3671 |
2 |
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3301 |
3 |
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3237 |
4 |
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3144 |
5 |
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2854 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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84 |
2 |
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82 |
3 |
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75 |
4 |
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74 |
5 |
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73 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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20 |
2 |
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17 |
3 |
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16 |
4 |
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15 |
5 |
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14 |