The unofficial ODI series between India A Women and Australia A Women reaches its climax with a winner-takes-all decider at the PCA IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. With the series tied at 1-1, this final encounter determines the series winner following a high-scoring second match where both sides combined for over 670 runs.
India A Women took the lead in the series opener with a four-wicket win, but Australia A Women leveled the scores with a successful chase in the second game. The conditions in Mohali continue to favor the batters, setting the stage for another potentially high-scoring contest.
Match Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | India A Women vs Australia A Women, 3rd Unofficial ODI |
| Series | Australia A Women tour of India 2026 |
| Date | Friday, September 25, 2026 |
| Venue | PCA IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali |
| Match Status | Live / Underway |
Team News & Confirmed XIs
India A Women
Captain Yastika Bhatia leads the side in this crucial decider. The batting relies heavily on Tejal Hasabnis, who has been the most consistent performer of the series. The bowling unit features a mix of pace and spin, though they face a challenge containing Australia’s deep batting order on a flat Mohali track.
Confirmed XI: Tanisha Singh, Priya Punia, Yastika Bhatia (WK), Tejal Hasabnis, Anushka Sharma, Nikki Prasad, Minnu Mani, Sayali Satghare, Vaishnavi Sharma, Amandeep Kaur, Akshita Bhagat.
Australia A Women
Australia A enters the decider with momentum after their successful pursuit in the previous game. Their lineup is characterized by all-round depth, with Charli Knott and Tess Flintoff providing balance. The pace battery, led by Darcie Brown and Tayla Vlaeminck, will look to utilize the early bounce available at the PCA Stadium.
Confirmed XI: Tahlia Wilson (WK), Nicole Faltum (WK), Anika Learoyd, Charli Knott, Katie Mack, Tess Flintoff, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Lilly Mills, Milly Illingworth, Darcie Brown, Tayla Vlaeminck.
Recent Form
India A Women: L, W (Series tied 1-1)
Australia A Women: W, L (Series tied 1-1)
Pitch & Conditions
The surface at Mohali is currently an exceptional batting track. While the venue traditionally offers some bounce for the pace bowlers with the new ball, the recent matches have seen very high totals and a quick outfield. Clear skies are expected throughout the day with temperatures reaching 32°C, ensuring no weather-related interruptions.
Key Player Match-ups
- Tejal Hasabnis (IND-A): The series anchor with 141 runs at an average of 70.5. Her ability to rotate strike at number four is vital for India A’s stability.
- Charli Knott (AUS-A): A primary all-rounder who offers off-spin variety and aggressive middle-order batting.
- Darcie Brown (AUS-A): A premium wicket-taking threat whose pace can disrupt the Indian top order during the powerplay.
Suggested Fantasy XI
Based on confirmed availability and recent series form, here is the suggested XI for the 3rd Unofficial ODI:
- Wicketkeepers: Yastika Bhatia, Tahlia Wilson
- Batters: Tejal Hasabnis (C), Priya Punia, Katie Mack
- All-rounders: Charli Knott (VC), Anushka Sharma, Minnu Mani
- Bowlers: Darcie Brown, Tayla Vlaeminck, Sayali Satghare
Match Prediction
This series decider is expected to be closely contested given the high-scoring trend in Mohali. Australia A Women hold a slight advantage in momentum following their clinical chase in the second ODI and possess greater batting depth across their lower-middle order. While India A Women benefit from local conditions and the prolific form of Tejal Hasabnis, Australia A’s variety in their bowling attack and aggressive batting philosophy may give them the edge to clinch the series 2-1.
Disclaimer: This prediction is an editorial forecast based on current form and match conditions. Final lineups should be verified at the toss.
