India Women vs Australia Women Highlights: Australia Beat India To Level Series 1-1

India Women vs Australia Women Live Score: Follow live commentary and scores from IND-W vs AUS-W game at Manuka Oval, Canberra, with India seeking to clinch the series on February 19, 2026.

Background

India Women vs Australia Women 2nd T20I Live Score: India Women are on the cusp of history as they face Australia Women in the second T20I today at the Manuka Oval, Canberra. Following a clinical 21-run (DLS) victory in the rain-hit opener at Sydney, Harmanpreet Kaur’s side leads the three-match series 1-0. A win today would secure India’s first-ever T20I bilateral series triumph on Australian soil.Talking Points & Form GuideThe Reddy RampagePacer Arundhati Reddy was the undisputed star of the first game, dismantling the Australian top-order with career-best figures of 4/22. India will rely on her and Renuka Singh Thakur to exploit the early bounce traditionally offered by the Canberra surface.Batting FirepowerWhile rain limited the batting time in Sydney, Shafali Verma’s brisk 21 off 11 balls signaled intent. With the Women’s T20 World Cup in England just months away, India's middle order, including Jemimah Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh, will look for significant time in the middle if conditions permit.Australia’s "New Era" TestUnder new multi-format captain Sophie Molineux, the world No. 1 Australians are facing rare back-to-back pressure. After being bundled out for a sub-par 133 in the first T20I, stars like Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, and Ashleigh Gardner will be eager to level the series at a venue where they traditionally thrive.Manuka Oval ConditionsThe pitch in Canberra is known for its balance - offering pace to the bowlers early on while becoming a batter’s paradise once the ball stops swinging. With clear weather forecast, fans can expect a full 20-over contest.Key Match DetailsMatch: India Women vs Australia Women, 2nd T20IVenue: Manuka Oval, CanberraTime: 1:45 PM IST (February 19, 2026)Live Streaming: JioHotstar Telecast: Star Sports NetworkSquads:Australia Women Squad: Beth Mooney(w), Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Nicola Carey, Sophie Molineux(c), Kim Garth, Darcie Brown, Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris, Megan Schutt.India Women Squad: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Richa Ghosh(w), Deepti Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur, Amanjot Kaur, Vaishnavi Sharma, Bharti Fulmali, Sneh Rana, Gunalan Kamalini

19/02/2026 17:09:59

IND W vs AUS W highlights: 19-run win for Australia Women!

A clinical bowling performance in the death overs has sealed a 19-run win for Australia Women, handing them a 1-0 lead in the series. Despite a fighting effort from the Indian middle order, the mounting required run rate and the crucial wicket of Harmanpreet Kaur proved to be the turning point.

19/02/2026 16:52:22

IND W vs AUS W LIVE Score: India 127/4 after 17 overs

WICKET! A massive blow for India as the captain departs! Harmanpreet Kaur, who was looking to anchor this chase, tried to take on a full-length inswinger from Kim Garth. She aimed for a high-risk lofted shot over short cover, but didn't get the desired elevation, finding the hands of Sophie Molineux. It’s a huge moment in the match as the "Captain Cool" walks back for 34. Amanjot Kaur has joined Richa Ghosh, but the task has become Herculean.

Richa Ghosh: 19 (18), Amanjot Kaur: 1 (1)

19/02/2026 16:41:18

IND W vs AUS W LIVE Score: India 105/3 after 14 overs

India crosses the 100-run mark! Ashleigh Gardner started the over brilliantly with a dot, but Richa Ghosh managed to find the fence on the second ball with a powerful sweep. Despite the boundary, Gardner recovered well to concede only singles thereafter. The partnership between the captain and the keeper-batter is now worth 34 runs, but the required rate has climbed to 9.83 runs per over.

Harmanpreet Kaur: 22 (18), Richa Ghosh: 13 (13)

19/02/2026 16:26:06

IND W vs AUS W LIVE Score: India 82/3 after 11 overs

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur is leading from the front! In a massive over for India, she targeted Georgia Wareham, smashing back-to-back boundaries - first a crisp chip over long-off followed by a powerful cut through deep point. Despite the pressure of Mandhana's recent wicket, Harmanpreet has quickly moved into double figures, keeping the required run rate within reach. Richa Ghosh remains steady at the other end as the duo looks to rebuild.

Harmanpreet Kaur: 14 (9), Richa Ghosh: 1 (4)

19/02/2026 16:20:52

IND W vs AUS W LIVE Score: India 71/3 after 10 overs

A massive over for Australia as Kim Garth strikes! The set batter Smriti Mandhana (31), who was looking dangerous, has been dismissed just before the halfway mark. Mandhana tried to take on an inswinger but was caught by Beth Mooney, leaving India in a spot of bother. Richa Ghosh has joined captain Harmanpreet Kaur at the crease, and the pair now faces a steep task with the required run rate climbing above 9 runs per over.

Harmanpreet Kaur: 4 (5), Richa Ghosh: 0 (2)

19/02/2026 15:57:32

IND W vs AUS W LIVE Score: India 46/0 after 5 overs

The Indian openers are in full flow! Smriti Mandhana has taken the lead in this over, punishing Darcie Brown for 14 runs with a flurry of boundaries. Mandhana’s timing has been exquisite, matching Shafali Verma shot-for-shot as the pair brings up the 50-run partnership within the Powerplay. The chase of 164 is off to a flyer, and the Australian bowlers are struggling to find an answer to this aggressive opening stand. India is currently cruising at a run rate of 9.20, significantly ahead of the required rate.

Smriti Mandhana: 23 (15), Shafali Verma: 20 (15)

19/02/2026 15:16:46

IND W vs AUS W LIVE Score: Australia 163/5 after 20 overs

A masterclass in death bowling from Shree Charani! In a high-pressure final over, she kept her cool to concede just five runs and capped it off with two wickets in the final two balls. Ashleigh Gardner and Ellyse Perry struggled to find the boundary as Charani nailed her lengths. Australia finishes on 163, a competitive total, but India will be the happier side after pulling things back from 120/0.

Ashleigh Gardner: 10 (9), Georgia Wareham: 0 (0)

19/02/2026 15:12:59

IND W vs AUS W LIVE Score: Australia 158/3 after 19 overs

A massive breakthrough for India in the penultimate over! Arundhati Reddy finally removed the dangerous Georgia Voll, who departed after a sensational 92 off 66 balls, narrowly missing out on a debut century. Reddy kept her composure despite an early boundary, mixing up her pace to keep Ashleigh Gardner and Ellyse Perry from exploding in the death overs.

Ashleigh Gardner: 6 (5), Ellyse Perry: 6 (8)

19/02/2026 14:51:16

IND W vs AUS W LIVE Score: Australia 129/1 after 15 overs

WICKET! Breakthrough at last for India! After 14 overs of frustration, the partnership is finally broken. Beth Mooney, who was looking to shift gears, is caught in the deep trying to take on the spinner. She departs for a solid 34, ending a massive 129-run opening stand. Phoebe Litchfield is the new batter in, but Georgia Voll remains at the crease, eyeing a century in the final five overs.

Phoebe Litchfield: 1 (1), Georgia Voll: 81 (50)

19/02/2026 14:48:22

IND W vs AUS W LIVE Score: Australia 120/0 after 14 overs

India searching for answers as Shafali Verma is brought into the attack to break the deadlock. However, the Australian openers remain unfazed, picking up a single off every delivery in the over. Georgia Voll is eyeing a century while Beth Mooney continues her steady support, with the partnership now reaching a massive 120 runs.

Georgia Voll: 81 (50), Beth Mooney: 38 (34)

19/02/2026 14:41:11

IND W vs AUS W LIVE Score: Australia 103/0 after 12 overs

The century partnership is up! Australia is making batting look easy as Georgia Voll and Beth Mooney cross the 100-run mark in the 12th over. Deepti Sharma returned to the attack and bowled a boundary-less over, conceding seven runs through smart strike rotation, but the breakthrough remains elusive for India. With all ten wickets in hand, the hosts are perfectly positioned for a massive finish in Canberra.

Georgia Voll: 68 (42), Beth Mooney: 34 (30)

19/02/2026 14:30:29

IND W vs AUS W LIVE Score: Australia 86/0 after 10 overs

Renuka Singh Thakur returns for a second spell to try and pull things back before the drinks break. She managed to dry up the boundaries in this over, conceding only singles and a wide, as Beth Mooney and Georgia Voll focused on strike rotation. Despite the tighter over, Australia remains in a commanding position at the halfway mark, with their opening partnership still intact and the run rate hovering at 8.6 per over.

Georgia Voll: 65 (39), Beth Mooney: 20 (21)

19/02/2026 14:23:01

IND W vs AUS W LIVE Score: Australia 69/0 after 8 overs

Deepti Sharma is introduced to provide some control, but Georgia Voll remains unstoppable. With a composed single, Voll reaches her half-century off just 30 balls - a sensational knock on debut! To cap off the over, she swept Deepti for a boundary, ensuring Australia keeps the foot on the gas. India desperately needs a wicket to stem the flow of runs as this partnership nears 70.

Georgia Voll: 55 (32), Beth Mooney: 14 (16)

19/02/2026 14:15:23

IND W vs AUS W LIVE Score: Australia 61/0 after 7 overs

Australia's dominant start continues as they breeze past the 60-run mark! Arundhati Reddy, who was the hero of the first T20I, struggled to find her rhythm as Georgia Voll and Beth Mooney pounced on any loose width. With two more boundaries in the over, the Australian openers have now established a formidable platform, putting the Indian bowlers under immense pressure in Canberra.

Georgia Voll: 48 (28), Beth Mooney: 13 (14) 

19/02/2026 14:12:43

IND W vs AUS W LIVE Score: Australia 48/0 after 6 overs

A massive over to finish the Powerplay as Australia firmly takes control! Georgia Voll is putting on a clinic at Manuka Oval, finding the fence repeatedly against Kranti Gaud. With three boundaries in the over, the Australian openers have nearly reached the 50-run mark without losing a wicket, leaving the Indian bowlers searching for answers.

Georgia Voll: 36 (23), Beth Mooney: 12 (13)

19/02/2026 14:09:57

IND W vs AUS W LIVE Score: Australia 35/0 after 5 overs

Amanjot Kaur comes into the attack, but Georgia Voll continues her aggressive approach. Voll hammered two boundaries in the over, showcasing her power-hitting ability as Australia begins to seize the momentum. The 35-run opening stand has put the hosts in a strong position as we approach the end of the Powerplay.

Georgia Voll: 27 (20), Beth Mooney: 8 (10)

19/02/2026 14:03:02

IND W vs AUS W LIVE Score: Australia 26/0 after 4 overs

A productive over for Australia as they maintain a healthy run rate. Kranti Gaud started well with two dot balls, but Georgia Voll managed to find the boundary on the fourth delivery to keep the scoreboard ticking. Australian openers are beginning to look comfortable now, having navigated the first four overs without loss.

Georgia Voll: 18 (14), Beth Mooney: 8 (10)

19/02/2026 13:59:17

IND W vs AUS W LIVE Score: Australia 20/0 after 3 overs

An expensive over for India as Australia shifts gears! Beth Mooney and Georgia Voll took full advantage of some loose deliveries from Renuka Singh Thakur, including two well-timed boundaries. The Australian openers have now effectively neutralised the early pressure, bringing up the 20-run partnership in quick time.

India Women vs Australia Women live score: Australia 20/0 after 3 overs

Georgia Voll: 13 (11), Beth Mooney: 7 (7)

19/02/2026 13:56:52

IND W vs AUS W Live Score: Australia 8/0 after 2 overs

A steady second over from Kranti Gaud. While she managed to keep the openers quiet for the first two deliveries, Georgia Voll found the gap for a couple to relieve some pressure. India's bowlers are successfully making the Aussies work for every run on this Canberra surface.

India Women vs Australia Women live score: Australia 8/0 after 2 overs

Georgia Voll: 6 (8), Beth Mooney: 2 (4)

19/02/2026 13:53:33

IND W vs AUS W LIVE Score: Australia 3/0 after 1 over

A tidy start from Renuka Singh Thakur! She keeps it tight in the opening over at Manuka Oval, finding just enough movement to keep the Australian openers cautious. Beth Mooney and debutant Georgia Voll are off the mark with singles, but no boundaries conceded yet.

India women vs Australia women live score: Australia 3/0 after 1 over

Beth Mooney: 1 (3), Georgia Voll: 2 (3)

19/02/2026 13:35:38

IND W vs AUS W LIVE: India Elects to Bowl!

IND W vs AUS W Toss Update: Harmanpreet Kaur has won the toss in Canberra and decided to bowl first. India is sticking with the same strategy that worked in Sydney, looking to put the Aussie batters under pressure early on a fresh Manuka Oval deck.

Series Standing: India leads 1-0. A win today secures their first-ever T20I series win in Australia.

19/02/2026 13:29:56

India women vs Australia women live score: India Women Playing XI

India Women (Playing XI): Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Richa Ghosh(w), Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur.

19/02/2026 13:28:45

India women vs Australia women live score: Australia playing XI

Australia Women (Playing XI): Beth Mooney(w), Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Nicola Carey, Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux(c), Kim Garth, Darcie Brown

19/02/2026 13:27:52

India women vs Australia women live score: India wins toss!

India women have won the toss and have opted to field first against Australia women.

19/02/2026 13:07:08

India Women vs Australia Women Live Score: When and where to watch IND vs AUS T20 LIVE

The 2nd T20I between India Women and Australia Women can be streamed live in India via the JioHotstar app and website. TV coverage will be available on Star Sports 3 and Star Sports Select 1 (both SD and HD).