India Women vs Australia Women
The complete guide to one of the most exciting rivalries in women's cricket - featuring historic matches, star players, stats, and more
The Rivalry: A Modern Cricket Classic
The India Women vs Australia Women cricket rivalry has evolved into one of the most compelling contests in international sports. While Australia has traditionally dominated, India's rise in recent years has made this matchup must-watch cricket.
This rivalry represents a clash of cricketing philosophies: Australia's aggressive, professional approach against India's passionate, skillful style. The contests have grown especially intense since India's memorable victory in the 2017 World Cup semifinal.
Historic Encounters
ICC Women's World Cup Semifinal, 2017
Result: India won by 36 runs
In one of the biggest upsets in women's cricket history, Harmanpreet Kaur's sensational 171* powered India to a formidable total and eventually to the World Cup final.
ICC T20 World Cup Final, 2020
Result: Australia won by 85 runs
A devastating display from Australia saw them crush India in front of 86,174 fans at the MCG - a world record attendance for a women's cricket match.
India Tour of Australia, 2021
Series Result: Australia won ODI series 2-1, India won T20I series 2-0
A tightly contested series that showcased the growing competitiveness between the two teams across formats.
Star Players
Harmanpreet Kaur (India)
The Indian captain is known for her explosive batting, particularly her historic 171* against Australia in the 2017 World Cup semifinal. A genuine match-winner on her day.
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Ellyse Perry (Australia)
Widely regarded as one of the greatest women cricketers of all time, Perry has been a thorn in India's side with both bat and ball for over a decade.
Smriti Mandhana (India)
India's elegant left-handed opener has consistently performed against Australia, with several match-winning contributions at the top of the order.
Meg Lanning (Australia)
The Australian captain and run-machine has dominated bowling attacks worldwide, with India being no exception to her batting prowess.
Statistical Overview
Recent Form & Upcoming Matches
Both teams have been dominant forces in recent years. Australia continues to set the standard in women's cricket, while India has closed the gap significantly with improved infrastructure and professional contracts.
Next Encounter: Women's T20 Series
Date: December 2023
Venue: DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai
Format: 3 T20 Internationals
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