India and Australia are set to clash in a thrilling Pink-Ball Test at the WACA Ground in Perth. This match is scheduled to begin on March 6, 2026, with the first ball bowled at 1:20 PM IST. The toss will take place earlier at 12:50 PM IST. This one-off Test follows an evenly contested white-ball series, where India secured the T20I series while Australia triumphed in the ODIs.
India vs Australia Women’s Pink-Ball Test: Streaming Details
Fans can catch the India vs Australia Women’s Pink-Ball Test live on the Star Sports Network in India. For those looking to stream the match online, the JioHostar app and website will provide live coverage.
Historical Context
This Test match marks a significant moment in women’s cricket. India last played a Test in Australia during the 2021-22 season, where the game ended in a draw at Carrara. However, they achieved a historic victory earlier in December 2023, winning by eight wickets at the Wankhede Stadium. This triumph was India’s first Test win against Australia.
Test Squads
Here are the squads for both teams:
| Australia Women Squad | India Women Squad |
|---|---|
| Phoebe Litchfield | Shafali Verma |
| Georgia Voll | Smriti Mandhana |
| Ellyse Perry | Harleen Deol |
| Alyssa Healy (c) | Jemimah Rodrigues |
| Beth Mooney (w) | Harmanpreet Kaur (c) |
| Annabel Sutherland | Richa Ghosh (w) |
| Ashleigh Gardner | Deepti Sharma |
| Tahlia McGrath | Amanjot Kaur |
| Alana King | Kashvee Gautam |
| Darcie Brown | Sneh Rana |
| Lucy Hamilton | Kranti Gaud |
| Georgia Wareham | Pratika Rawal |
| Rachel Trenaman | Vaishnavi Sharma |
| Maitlan Brown | Sayali Satghare |
| Uma Chetry |
This match promises to be an exciting conclusion to the series, showcasing some of the best talent in women’s cricket.
