India Women will play a three-match ODI series against Australia starting Sunday, September 14. The ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 is approaching. Meanwhile, teams are sharpening their skills ahead of the tournament in India and Sri Lanka. This series will serve as the final preparation before the World Cup.

Key Players and Leadership

Harmanpreet Kaur will lead India. Smriti Mandhana will serve as vice-captain. Together, they will guide the team in the series and the World Cup. India aims to win its first ICC trophy.

Australia included uncapped spinner Charli Knott as backup for Sophie Molineux. Meanwhile, Molineux will return directly for the World Cup after injury. Wicketkeeper Nicole Faltum is also in the squad.

Series as Final Test Before World Cup

Harmanpreet Kaur said, “This series against Australia will be a great test before the World Cup. We are focused on building combinations and understanding conditions.”

Additionally, the series will give both teams a chance to refine strategies and finalize line-ups before the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025.

Squads

India Women: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Richa Ghosh (wk), Kranti Gaud, Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav, Sree Charani, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Sneh Rana.

Australia Women: Alyssa Healy (c), Tahlia McGrath (vc), Darcie Brown, Nicole Faltum, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Charli Knott, Phoebe Litchfield, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham.

Match Venues and Schedule

The first two ODIs will take place at Mullanpur Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. After that, the final match will be held at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

Series Schedule:

• September 14: 1st ODI – Mullanpur Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh – 1:30 PM IST

• September 17: 2nd ODI – Mullanpur Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh – 1:30 PM IST

• September 20: 3rd ODI – Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi – 1:30 PM IST