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Australia Women vs India Women 1st ODI of the India Women tour of Australia 2026 will be played at the Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, on Tuesday. This series opener is crucial as India Women come into the ODI leg after winning the T20 series, while Australia Women aim to reassert dominance at home. The IND-W vs AUS-W match prediction gains significance considering Australia have lost only once in their last 17 home games, whereas India Women are riding momentum with three consecutive wins recently.

 

Australia hold a commanding head-to-head advantage in ODIs and have won 8 of the last 10 matches against India Women. However, India’s confidence is high after recent success, making this  IND-W vs AUS-W today match prediction an exciting contest. With strong batting units on both sides and The Gabba offering balanced conditions, this opener promises a competitive start to the series.

IND-W vs AUS-W Match Details

  • Match: Australia Women vs India Women, 1st ODI
  • Series: India Women tour of Australia 2026
  • Date: 24 February 2026
  • Time: 09:20 AM
  • Venue: Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane

IND-W vs AUS-W Pitch Report – Brisbane Cricket Ground

The Gabba offers a balanced surface where batters who spend time at the crease can score big. Fast bowlers enjoy pace and bounce, while spinners get minimal assistance. The average first innings score here is 228 runs, but teams batting first have found success recently.

 

  • Balanced surface
  • Moderate to high-scoring conditions
  • Good pace and bounce for fast bowlers
  • Minimal turn for spinners
  • Average 1st innings score: 228
  • Target score batting first: 270+

Weather Report – Brisbane

  • Overcast skies expected
  • Slight chances of rain interruptions
  • Maximum temperature around 28°C
  • Humidity around 60–65%
  • Possible interruptions later in the day

IND-W vs AUS-W Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played AUS-W Won Won IND-W Won
61
49
12

Last Meeting (30-Oct-2025) India Women won by 5 wickets (with 9 balls remaining)

IND-W vs AUS-W Predicted Playing XI

Australia Women (AUS-W) Predicted XI

Sophie Molineux (c), Phoebe Litchfield, Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney (wk), Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Tahila McGrath, Kim Garth, Alana King, Darcie Brown

 

India Women (IND-W) Predicted XI

Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur

IND-W vs AUS-W Top Performers

Batters to Watch

  • Beth Mooney (AUS-W): 444 runs in last 10 games at 55.50 average
  • Smriti Mandhana (IND-W): 1113 runs in last 11 games
  • Ellyse Perry (AUS-W): Consistent middle-order performer

Bowlers to Watch

  • Annabel Sutherland (AUS-W): 19 wickets in last 10 matches
  • Deepti Sharma (IND-W): 32 wickets in last 20 games
  • Darcie Brown (AUS-W): Key new-ball pacer

IND-W vs AUS-W Toss Prediction

Teams batting first have won 5 of the last 8 matches at this venue. Conditions get tougher for batters later in the game.

 

Toss Prediction: To Bat

IND-W vs AUS-W Match Prediction & Analysis

India Women carry strong momentum into this ODI series, but Australia Women’s dominance at home and superior head-to-head record give them the edge. With a deep batting lineup and experienced bowling attack suited to Gabba conditions, Australia Women start as favorites. 

 

Prediction: Australia Women to Win

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❓FAQs

Who is likely to win IND-W vs AUS-W 1st ODI?

Australia Women hold the edge due to their strong home record and ODI dominance over India.

What is the toss prediction for IND-W vs AUS-W?

The team winning the toss is likely to bat first.

Who are the key players in IND-W vs AUS-W match prediction?

Beth Mooney, Smriti Mandhana, Annabel Sutherland, and Deepti Sharma.

What is a competitive score at The Gabba in ODIs?

A total of 270+ is considered competitive at this venue.

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