Australia Women vs India Women takes place at Lord’s Cricket Ground, St John’s Wood on 28th June in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup – Group 1. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST following the 14:30 UK start time. This heavyweight Group 1 clash could have major implications for the knockout race, with Australia Women bringing their tournament pedigree and India Women arriving with the batting depth and spin quality to challenge the defending benchmark of the women’s game.
Form Guide
Australia Women
Australia Women remain the most consistent side in global women’s cricket, combining ruthless batting depth with elite all-rounders and a varied bowling attack.
- Outstanding record in ICC tournaments.
- Exceptional squad depth across every department.
- Multiple proven match-winners in pressure fixtures.
India Women
India Women have developed into genuine title contenders, with world-class top-order batting, experienced leaders and high-quality spin options suited to tournament cricket.
- Powerful batting line-up with excellent depth.
- Strong spin attack through the middle overs.
- Capable of beating any side on their day.
Key Players
Australia Women
- Beth Mooney provides consistency and calmness at the top of the order.
- Ellyse Perry offers world-class all-round experience.
- Ashleigh Gardner can change the match with both bat and off-spin.
India Women
- Smriti Mandhana is a premium left-handed opener capable of dominating attacks.
- Harmanpreet Kaur brings leadership, power and big-match experience.
- Deepti Sharma provides vital all-round balance and control.
Pitch and Weather Conditions
Lord’s usually offers early assistance for seam bowlers, with the slope and new-ball movement making the powerplay important. Batters who adjust quickly should find good value for their shots, while spinners may become influential during the middle overs. Conditions are expected to be suitable for a full match.
Australia Women vs India Women – Prediction
India Women have the quality to push Australia hard through Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma. However, Australia Women’s depth, tournament experience and all-round strength give them a narrow edge. If Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner deliver, Australia Women are slight favourites to win a close contest.
Dream 11 Fantasy Picks
- Ashleigh Gardner – Excellent all-round fantasy captain option.
- Deepti Sharma – Reliable all-round pick with strong value.
- Smriti Mandhana – Premium top-order batting selection.
