As the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 approaches, teams are focused on refining their preparations for the prestigious event set to occur in India and Sri Lanka. In this context, India and Australia are set to compete in a three-match One-Day series commencing on Sunday, September 14th, in New Chandigarh.
The initial two matches will be held at the Mullanpur Cricket Stadium, after which the teams will proceed to New Delhi for the concluding ODI.
Harmanpreet Kaur will captain the Indian team, with Smriti Mandhana serving as her vice-captain, both for the series against Australia and for the upcoming home World Cup, as India aims to secure their first ICC trophy.
Uncapped spinner Charli Knott has been named in the Australian squad for the tour of India as a backup for Sophie Molineux, who is expected to return from injury directly for the World Cup. Additionally, wicketkeeper Nicole Faltum has also been chosen.
India squad: 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 squad: 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.
India vs Australia ODI Series Full Schedule
September 14: 1st ODI at Mullanpur Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh (1:30 PM).
September 17: 2nd ODI at Mullanpur Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh (1:30 PM).
September 30: 3rd ODI at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi (1:30 PM).