India Women vs Australia Women Test Match Update
“It’s been an incredible journey, and I want to finish on a high with this amazing group,” said Alyssa Healy, reflecting on her final international match as captain of the Australia Women’s National Cricket Team.
On March 6, 2026, at the WACA Ground in Perth, Australia bowled out India for 198 runs on the opening day of the one-off pink-ball women’s Test. Jemimah Rodrigues emerged as the top scorer for India, contributing 52 runs to the total.
Annabel Sutherland was instrumental in dismantling the Indian batting lineup, taking 4 wickets for 46 runs. Additionally, Lucy Hamilton made a notable debut, securing 3 wickets for just 31 runs.
India’s innings lasted 62.4 overs, a significant challenge for the team that last played a Test match in June 2024. The match is part of a multi-format series where Australia leads 8-4 before this Test.
Healy’s leadership has been pivotal for Australia, and her emotional farewell adds a layer of significance to this match. Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of the India Women’s team, stated, “We want to play positive cricket and give ourselves the best chance.”
The match is scheduled to continue until March 9, 2026, with the pink-ball format presenting unique challenges for both teams.
India’s cricketing prowess has been on the rise, highlighted by their historic first-ever Test win over Australia by eight wickets at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium in December 2023.
The match commenced at 10:50 AM IST, setting the stage for an exciting contest between two competitive teams.
As the Test progresses, fans will be keenly watching how India responds to the early setback and whether they can capitalize on their recent improvements in Test cricket.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any potential changes in the playing XI for the remaining days of the match.
