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India Women’s National Cricket Team vs Australia Women’s National Cricket Team Timeline
The India Women’s National Cricket Team vs Australia Women’s National Cricket Team timeline covers nearly five decades of international cricket and includes some of the biggest matches in women’s cricket history. The rivalry began with a Test in Perth in January 1977 and later expanded across ODIs and T20Is.
Australia established a strong historical record during the early decades, while India gradually developed into a major international contender. The rivalry became particularly significant from the 2000s onward, with World Cup finals, semi-finals, T20 World Cup matches, Commonwealth Games encounters and memorable bilateral series.
Some of the most important chapters include Australia’s victory over India in the 2005 Women’s Cricket World Cup final, India’s famous 2017 World Cup semi-final win, Australia’s 2020 T20 World Cup final victory, India’s historic Test win in Mumbai in 2023, and India’s record chase against Australia in the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup semi-final.
The rivalry continued into 2026, with India winning the T20I series in Australia 2–1, Australia winning the ODI series 3–0 and Australia winning the one-off Test by 10 wickets. Australia and India then met again at the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, where Australia won by six wickets at Lord’s.
India Women vs Australia Women Timeline: Major Matches and Series
The following table highlights some of the most significant meetings between the two teams.
| Year | Tournament/Series | Format | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia vs India | Test | Australia won by 147 runs |
| 1978 | Women’s World Cup | ODI | Australia vs India |
| 1991 | Australia tour of India | Tests | Australia won both completed Tests |
| 2005 | Women’s World Cup Final | ODI | Australia won by 98 runs |
| 2006 | Test | Test | Australia won by an innings and 4 runs |
| 2017 | Women’s World Cup Semi-Final | ODI | India won by 36 runs |
| 2018 | Women’s T20 World Cup | T20I | India won by 48 runs |
| 2020 | Women’s T20 World Cup Final | T20I | Australia won by 85 runs |
| 2021 | Test in Australia | Test | Match drawn |
| 2022 | Commonwealth Games Final | T20I | Australia won by 9 runs |
| 2023 | Test in Mumbai | Test | India won by 8 wickets |
| 2024 | T20 World Cup | T20I | Australia won by 9 runs |
| 2025 | Women’s World Cup Semi-Final | ODI | India won by 5 wickets |
| 2026 | T20I Series | T20I | India won 2–1 |
| 2026 | ODI Series | ODI | Australia won 3–0 |
| 2026 | Test in Perth | Test | Australia won by 10 wickets |
| 2026 | Women’s T20 World Cup | T20I | Australia won by 6 wickets |
1977: The First Test Meeting
India Women and Australia Women first met in women’s Test cricket in January 1977 in Perth.
Australia won the match by 147 runs, establishing an early advantage in the rivalry. The Test became the first chapter in a contest that would later extend across all three international formats.
The teams would not play another Test against each other for several years, but their rivalry continued to develop through World Cup cricket and limited-overs matches.
First Test between India and Australia
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Year | 1977 |
| Venue | Perth, Australia |
| Format | Women’s Test |
| Result | Australia won by 147 runs |
Historical records list the Perth match as Women’s Test No. 59.
1978: India and Australia Meet in the Women’s World Cup
The two teams also met during the 1977–78 Women’s Cricket World Cup hosted in India.
India and Australia played their ODI at the Moin-ul-Haq Stadium in Patna on 8 January 1978. It was one of the early World Cup meetings between the two sides.
The tournament helped establish women’s international cricket as a more regular competitive environment and gave India and Australia an opportunity to build a long-term World Cup rivalry.
1984: A Series of Drawn Tests
India hosted Australia for a four-Test series in 1984.
All four matches ended in draws, including Tests in Delhi, Lucknow, Ahmedabad and Mumbai. This remains an unusual period in the head-to-head history because neither team could force a result across the entire series.
1984 Test series
| Test | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | Delhi | Draw |
| 2nd Test | Lucknow | Draw |
| 3rd Test | Ahmedabad | Draw |
| 4th Test | Mumbai | Draw |
| Series | India | 0–0 |
The series demonstrated the different nature of women’s Test cricket during that era, when matches were often longer and drawn results were considerably more common.
1991: Australia Establishes Test Dominance
Australia toured India in 1991 and played three Tests.
The first Test in North Sydney ended in a draw, while Australia won the next two Tests in Melbourne and Adelaide. Australia won the Melbourne Test by nine wickets and the Adelaide Test by 10 wickets.
This period strengthened Australia’s advantage in the Test rivalry.
1991 Test results
| Venue | Result |
|---|---|
| North Sydney | Draw |
| Melbourne | Australia won by 9 wickets |
| Adelaide | Australia won by 10 wickets |
The results form part of Australia’s long-standing Test advantage over India.
2005: Australia Wins the Women’s World Cup Final
One of the most important early ODI meetings came in the 2005 Women’s Cricket World Cup final.
India reached their first Women’s World Cup final after defeating New Zealand in the semi-final. Australia faced India in the final at SuperSport Park in Centurion on 10 April 2005.
Australia scored 215/4 from their 50 overs. Karen Rolton played a major role in the Australian innings.
India were eventually dismissed for 117, giving Australia a 98-run victory and another Women’s World Cup title.
2005 World Cup Final
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| Australia Women | 215/4 |
| India Women | 117 |
| Result | Australia won by 98 runs |
| Venue | SuperSport Park, Centurion |
| Player of the Match | Karen Rolton |
The match was a landmark because it was India’s first appearance in a Women’s Cricket World Cup final.
2006: Australia Wins a Test in Adelaide
India and Australia played another Test in Adelaide in February 2006.
Australia won by an innings and four runs. The result added to Australia’s historical advantage in the longest format.
At this stage, Australia had developed one of the strongest women’s cricket systems in the world, while India were continuing to build depth and international experience.
2008: T20I Cricket Adds a New Chapter
India Women and Australia Women entered the T20I era in October 2008.
The introduction of T20 cricket changed the rivalry significantly. Matches became shorter and more dependent on power hitting, fielding, bowling variations and performances in pressure situations.
Over the following years, T20Is between India and Australia became regular fixtures in bilateral series and ICC tournaments.
The teams would eventually meet in several important T20 World Cup matches, including the 2020 final and the 2026 group-stage encounter at Lord’s.
2017: Harmanpreet Kaur’s 171 Changes the Rivalry
The 2017 Women’s Cricket World Cup semi-final is one of the most famous matches in India-Australia women’s cricket history.
Australia had defeated India by eight wickets during the group stage, but the semi-final in Derby produced a completely different result.
India scored 281/4 from a rain-reduced 42 overs. Harmanpreet Kaur produced a remarkable unbeaten 171 from 115 balls, one of the most memorable World Cup innings in women’s cricket.
Australia were restricted to 245, giving India a 36-run victory and sending them into the World Cup final.
2017 World Cup Semi-Final
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| India Women | 281/4 |
| Australia Women | 245 |
| Result | India won by 36 runs |
| India’s leading batter | Harmanpreet Kaur – 171* |
| Venue | Derby, England |
The match became a major turning point in the modern rivalry.
2018: India Wins at the Women’s T20 World Cup
India and Australia met in the 2018 Women’s T20 World Cup in the Caribbean.
India scored 167/8 and then bowled Australia out for 119. India won by 48 runs.
This was another important global-tournament victory for India against Australia after the 2017 World Cup semi-final.
The result also demonstrated India’s growing competitiveness in the shortest format.
2020: Australia Wins the T20 World Cup Final
The 2020 Women’s T20 World Cup final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground became one of the most watched matches in women’s cricket history.
Australia scored 184/4 after outstanding innings from Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney.
India struggled during the chase and were bowled out for 99. Australia therefore won by 85 runs and lifted the T20 World Cup trophy on home soil.
The final was played in front of 86,174 spectators at the MCG.
2020 T20 World Cup Final
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| Australia Women | 184/4 |
| India Women | 99 |
| Result | Australia won by 85 runs |
| Venue | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| Player of the Match | Alyssa Healy |
The match remains one of Australia’s most significant victories against India.
2021: Historic Test Draw in Australia
India toured Australia in 2021 for a multi-format series.
The one-off Test at Carrara was a dramatic contest that ended in a draw. India declared their second innings at 135/3, while Australia finished on 36/2 after being set a target.
India had earlier made 377/8 declared, while Australia replied with 241/9 declared.
The match was important because it showed how competitive the teams had become in women’s Test cricket.
2022: Commonwealth Games Final
India and Australia met again in the gold-medal match of the 2022 Commonwealth Games women’s cricket competition in Birmingham.
Australia scored 161/7 and India replied with 152/8. Australia won by nine runs.
The final gave the rivalry another major tournament setting outside the ICC World Cup structure.
2022 Commonwealth Games Final
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| Australia Women | 161/7 |
| India Women | 152/8 |
| Result | Australia won by 9 runs |
| Tournament | Commonwealth Games |
| Venue | Birmingham |
2023: India Records a Historic Test Victory
India achieved a major milestone in December 2023 when Australia toured Mumbai for a one-off Test.
India scored 406 in the first innings and restricted Australia to 219. Australia made 261 in the second innings, leaving India with a manageable target.
India reached 75/2 and won by eight wickets.
It was India’s first-ever women’s Test victory over Australia.
2023 Test
| Team | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings |
|---|---|---|
| India Women | 406 | 75/2 |
| Australia Women | 219 | 261 |
| Result | India won by 8 wickets |
The result became one of the most important Test milestones in the India-Australia rivalry.
2024: Australia Wins the ODI Series 3–0
Australia toured India during December 2023 and January 2024 for three ODIs.
Australia won the first ODI at Wankhede Stadium by six wickets, the second by three runs and the third by 190 runs.
The third ODI was particularly one-sided. Australia scored 338/7, with Phoebe Litchfield making 119, before India were bowled out for 148.
2023–24 ODI series
| ODI | Result |
|---|---|
| 1st ODI | Australia won by 6 wickets |
| 2nd ODI | Australia won by 3 runs |
| 3rd ODI | Australia won by 190 runs |
| Series | Australia won 3–0 |
Australia also won the three-match T20I series 2–1.
2024: Australia Wins a Close T20 World Cup Match
India and Australia met again during the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup.
Australia won by nine runs after scoring 151/8 and restricting India to 142/9.
The match was another example of how closely fought the two teams’ T20 encounters had become, with the result decided by a relatively small margin.
2025: India Wins the ODI Series Match Against Australia
India hosted Australia for a three-match ODI series in September 2025 ahead of the Women’s Cricket World Cup.
Australia won the first ODI by eight wickets after chasing 282. India then produced a strong response in the second match.
India scored 292 and bowled Australia out for 190, winning by 102 runs. Smriti Mandhana scored a century and Kranti Gaud took three wickets.
The victory was India’s first ODI win over Australia at home since 2007 and Australia’s biggest ODI defeat by runs at that point.
Australia won the third ODI by 43 runs after Beth Mooney scored 138 and Australia posted 412. Smriti Mandhana answered with 125 during India’s chase, but India finished on 369.
2025 ODI series
| ODI | Result |
|---|---|
| 1st ODI | Australia won by 8 wickets |
| 2nd ODI | India won by 102 runs |
| 3rd ODI | Australia won by 43 runs |
| Series | Australia won 2–1 |
2025: India Chases 339 in the World Cup Semi-Final
The 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup semi-final became one of the greatest matches in the history of the rivalry.
Australia scored 338/7, with Phoebe Litchfield making a century. India were therefore set a target of 339.
Jemimah Rodrigues produced an unbeaten 127 from 134 balls and played the central role in India’s successful chase. Harmanpreet Kaur also contributed 89 during their major partnership.
India reached 341/5 and won by five wickets, completing the highest successful chase in Women’s ODI history at that time.
2025 World Cup Semi-Final
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| Australia Women | 338/7 |
| India Women | 341/5 |
| Result | India won by 5 wickets |
| India’s key batter | Jemimah Rodrigues – 127* |
| Australia’s leading batter | Phoebe Litchfield – century |
The victory sent India into the Women’s Cricket World Cup final.
2026: India Wins the T20I Series in Australia
India began their 2026 tour of Australia with three T20Is.
The first match at Sydney was reduced by rain. Australia made 133 before India reached 50/1 in 5.1 overs and won by 21 runs under the DLS method.
Australia levelled the series in Canberra by winning the second T20I by 19 runs.
India then won the deciding third T20I in Adelaide by 17 runs after scoring 176/6 and restricting Australia to 159/9.
2026 T20I series
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| 1st T20I | India won by 21 runs, DLS |
| 2nd T20I | Australia won by 19 runs |
| 3rd T20I | India won by 17 runs |
| Series | India won 2–1 |
The series was significant because India secured a T20I series victory in Australia.
2026: Australia Sweeps the ODI Series
The three-match ODI series followed the T20Is.
Australia won the opening ODI at Brisbane by six wickets after chasing 215. They then won the second ODI at Hobart by five wickets after chasing 252.
The third ODI produced an even larger Australian victory. Australia scored 409/7 and bowled India out for 224, winning by 185 runs.
2026 ODI series
| ODI | Australia | India | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | 217/4 | 214 | Australia won by 6 wickets |
| 2nd ODI | 252/5 | 251/9 | Australia won by 5 wickets |
| 3rd ODI | 409/7 | 224 | Australia won by 185 runs |
| Series | — | — | Australia won 3–0 |
2026: Australia Wins the Perth Test
The final match of India’s 2026 tour was a one-off Test at the WACA Ground in Perth.
India scored 198 in their first innings and 149 in the second. Australia made 323 before chasing just 25 runs in their second innings.
Australia won by 10 wickets.
2026 Test
| Team | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings |
|---|---|---|
| India Women | 198 | 149 |
| Australia Women | 323 | 28/0 |
| Result | — | Australia won by 10 wickets |
The result gave Australia the Test victory after India had taken the T20I series and Australia had won the ODIs.
2026: Australia Beats India at the Women’s T20 World Cup
India and Australia met again at the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup at Lord’s on 28 June.
India scored 170/4, with Harmanpreet Kaur making 56.
Australia chased the target successfully, reaching 172/4 in 19 overs. Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner put together an unbeaten partnership of exactly 100 runs.
Australia won by six wickets and finished the group stage at the top of Group A, while India’s campaign ended with the defeat.
2026 T20 World Cup
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| India Women | 170/4 |
| Australia Women | 172/4 |
| Result | Australia won by 6 wickets |
| Venue | Lord’s |
| Key Indian batter | Harmanpreet Kaur – 56 |
| Key Australian partnership | Ellyse Perry & Ashleigh Gardner – 100 |
This is the latest major India Women vs Australia Women international meeting as of October 2026.
India Women vs Australia Women Head-to-Head Record
Australia have historically held the stronger overall record against India across international formats. However, India’s performances in major tournaments improved significantly during the 2017–2025 period.
Published statistical databases differ slightly in their current totals because women’s international head-to-head records are updated at different times. One comprehensive record through April 2026 lists Australia ahead overall, with Australia winning 83 matches to India’s 22 across Tests, ODIs and T20Is.
The important point is that the rivalry has become considerably more competitive in recent years, particularly in ICC tournaments.
| Format | Historical Pattern |
|---|---|
| Tests | Australia hold the overall advantage |
| ODIs | Australia have a substantial historical advantage |
| T20Is | Australia lead overall, with India recording several major tournament wins |
| World Cups | Both teams have produced major knockout victories |
| Recent major tournaments | India won the 2025 ODI World Cup semi-final; Australia won the 2026 T20 World Cup group match |
Major Turning Points in the Rivalry
1977: First Test meeting
Australia defeated India by 147 runs in Perth in the first Test between the teams.
2005: First World Cup final between the teams
Australia defeated India by 98 runs in the Women’s Cricket World Cup final.
2017: Harmanpreet Kaur’s 171
India defeated Australia by 36 runs in the World Cup semi-final after Harmanpreet Kaur’s unbeaten 171.
2020: Australia wins the T20 World Cup final
Australia defeated India by 85 runs at the MCG in front of more than 86,000 spectators.
2023: India wins its first Test against Australia
India defeated Australia by eight wickets in Mumbai, recording their first women’s Test victory over Australia.
2025: India completes a record World Cup chase
India chased 339 against Australia in the 2025 World Cup semi-final, winning by five wickets.
2026: India wins the T20I series in Australia
India won the three-match T20I series 2–1 during the February 2026 tour.
2026: Australia wins at Lord’s
Australia defeated India by six wickets in the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup group stage.
Memorable Players in India vs Australia Women’s Cricket
The rivalry has featured many of the most influential players in women’s international cricket.
| Player | Team | Memorable Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Mithali Raj | India | Long-standing batting leader |
| Jhulan Goswami | India | Premier fast bowler |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | India | 171* in 2017 World Cup semi-final |
| Smriti Mandhana | India | Major ODI performances and 2025 series |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | India | 127* in 2025 World Cup semi-final |
| Deepti Sharma | India | Key all-round performances |
| Poonam Yadav | India | Match-winning spell against Australia in 2020 |
| Ellyse Perry | Australia | Long-term all-round influence |
| Alyssa Healy | Australia | Major World Cup and T20 performances |
| Meg Lanning | Australia | Captain during Australia’s dominant era |
| Beth Mooney | Australia | Consistent top-order batting |
| Ashleigh Gardner | Australia | All-round match-winning performances |
| Phoebe Litchfield | Australia | Centuries in major India-Australia matches |
| Annabel Sutherland | Australia | Important recent all-round contributions |
Biggest and Most Important India vs Australia Matches
| Match | Result | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 Perth Test | Australia won by 147 runs | First Test between the teams |
| 2005 World Cup Final | Australia won by 98 runs | India’s first World Cup final |
| 2017 World Cup Semi-Final | India won by 36 runs | Harmanpreet Kaur’s 171* |
| 2020 T20 World Cup Final | Australia won by 85 runs | Australia won the title at MCG |
| 2022 Commonwealth Games Final | Australia won by 9 runs | Gold-medal match |
| 2023 Mumbai Test | India won by 8 wickets | India’s first Test win over Australia |
| 2025 World Cup Semi-Final | India won by 5 wickets | Record chase of 339 |
| 2026 T20I Series | India won 2–1 | India series win in Australia |
| 2026 ODI Series | Australia won 3–0 | Australia sweep in Australia |
| 2026 T20 World Cup | Australia won by 6 wickets | Latest major meeting |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did India Women and Australia Women first play each other?
India Women and Australia Women first met in a women’s Test match in Perth in January 1977. Australia won by 147 runs.
When did India first beat Australia in women’s cricket?
India recorded major early victories in limited-overs cricket, while their first women’s Test victory over Australia came in December 2023 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. India won by eight wickets.
Who won the 2005 Women’s World Cup final between India and Australia?
Australia won the 2005 Women’s Cricket World Cup final by 98 runs. Australia scored 215/4 and India were dismissed for 117.
What happened in the 2017 India Women vs Australia Women World Cup semi-final?
India defeated Australia by 36 runs. Harmanpreet Kaur scored an unbeaten 171 from 115 balls as India made 281/4 from 42 overs.
Who won the 2020 Women’s T20 World Cup final?
Australia defeated India by 85 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Australia scored 184/4 before dismissing India for 99.
Who won the 2023 Test between India Women and Australia Women?
India won the Test by eight wickets in Mumbai. It was India’s first women’s Test victory against Australia.
Who won the 2025 Women’s World Cup semi-final between India and Australia?
India won by five wickets after successfully chasing Australia’s 338/7. Jemimah Rodrigues scored 127 not out and India reached 341/5.
Who won the India Women vs Australia Women T20I series in 2026?
India won the three-match T20I series in Australia 2–1. India won the first and third matches, while Australia won the second.
Who won the India Women vs Australia Women ODI series in 2026?
Australia won the three-match ODI series 3–0. Australia won by six wickets in Brisbane, five wickets in Hobart and 185 runs in the final ODI.
Who won the latest India Women vs Australia Women match?
The latest major meeting was at the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup on 28 June. Australia defeated India by six wickets at Lord’s.
Conclusion
The India Women’s National Cricket Team vs Australia Women’s National Cricket Team timeline is a story of Australia’s long-standing strength and India’s gradual emergence as a major force in women’s cricket.
The rivalry began with Australia’s 147-run Test victory in Perth in 1977 and developed through World Cup cricket, bilateral series and T20 internationals. Australia won the 2005 World Cup final and 2020 T20 World Cup final, while India produced landmark victories in the 2017 World Cup semi-final, 2018 T20 World Cup, 2023 Test and 2025 World Cup semi-final.
The 2025 World Cup semi-final was particularly significant, with India chasing 339 after Australia’s 338/7. Jemimah Rodrigues’ 127 not out helped India complete the record chase and reach the final.
In 2026, the rivalry remained highly competitive. India won the T20I series in Australia 2–1, Australia won the ODI series 3–0 and Australia won the Perth Test by 10 wickets. Australia then defeated India by six wickets at Lord’s in the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup.
With both teams continuing to compete at the highest level, the India Women vs Australia Women rivalry remains one of the most significant contests in women’s international cricket.
