Australia Women lead India Women in head-to-head cricket with 83 wins to India’s 22 across 109 matches in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is (as of April 2026). Australia dominate ODIs with an 80.32% win rate. However, India’s win rate in ICC tournaments against Australia has risen from under 20% pre-2018 to nearly 40% in recent years, including the record-breaking chase of 339 runs in the 2025 ODI World Cup semi-final – the highest successful chase in women’s ODI history.
Australia have historically dominated India, winning more than 75% of total matches — but India’s recent rise suggests the gap is narrowing faster than ever.
Quick Overview: Who Leads?
Australia Women lead India Women with 83 wins to 22 across 109 international matches as of April 2026. Australia dominate ODIs (80.32% win rate), T20Is (27-9), and Tests (7-1). India’s biggest win is the 2025 ODI World Cup semi-final chase of 339. The last series in 2026 saw Australia win ODIs 3-0 and India win T20Is 2-1.
| Stat | Number |
|---|---|
| Total matches played | 109 |
| Australia wins | 83 |
| India wins | 22 |
| Draws / No Results | 4 |
| India’s record chase (2025 WC) | 339 runs |
| Australia’s ODI win rate | 80.32% |
| Last series result (2026) | AUS won ODIs 3-0; IND won T20Is 2-1 |
Comparison Australia Women vs India Women
| Metric | Australia | India |
| Total Wins | 83 | 22 |
| ODI Win % | 80% | 19% |
| T20I Win % | 75% | 25% |
| ICC (post-2018) | 3 wins | 3 wins |
Head-to-Head Record by Format
Featured Snippet: As of April 2026, Australia Women lead India Women in all three formats – Tests (7-1), ODIs (49-12), and T20Is (27-9). Australia’s overall win percentage across 109 matches is 76.1%. India have improved most noticeably in T20Is and ICC tournament encounters since 2018.
| Format | Matches | AUS Wins | IND Wins | Draw/NR | AUS Win % | IND Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 87.5% | 12.5% |
| ODIs | 61 | 49 | 12 | 0 | 80.32% | 19.68% |
| T20Is | 38 | 27 | 9 | 2 | 75% | 25% |
| Total | 109 | 83 | 22 | 4 | 76.1% | 20.2% |
Win % calculated from decided matches only. Source: ESPNcricinfo.
What This Data Means: 4 Key Takeaways
1. Australia still dominate overall. An 80.32% ODI win rate and 7-1 in Tests is a dominant record by any measure. The 2026 tour – Australia 3-0 in ODIs, 10-wicket Test win – confirms the structural gap is intact.
2. India’s ICC form is rising sharply. Before 2018, India had never beaten Australia in an ICC T20 World Cup match. Since 2018, India have won 3 of 6 ICC tournament encounters against Australia. That is a different team.
3. The white-ball gap is closing. India have now won T20I series in Australia twice (2021 and 2026). In T20Is since 2020, India’s win rate against Australia is significantly higher than the historical average.
4. The Test and away ODI gap is structural, not a talent issue. India play very few Women’s Tests per year and have a 21% win rate in ODIs in Australia. Until the preparation structure changes, those numbers will not shift quickly.
Last 10 Matches: Australia Women vs India Women
Featured Snippet: In the last 10 matches between Australia Women and India Women (2025-2026), Australia won 7 and India won 3. Australia won the 2026 ODI series 3-0 and the one-off Test by 10 wickets. India won the 2026 T20I series 2-1. India’s most significant result was the 2025 ODI World Cup semi-final win, chasing 339 in Navi Mumbai.
| Date | Format | Venue | Winner | Result / Key Performer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Test | Perth, Australia | Australia | 10 wickets — Sutherland 129 |
| Mar 2026 | ODI 3 | Hobart, Australia | Australia | Australia won; Mooney 81* |
| Feb 2026 | ODI 2 | Hobart, Australia | Australia | Australia won |
| Feb 2026 | ODI 1 | Sydney, Australia | Australia | 6 wickets — Healy 50, Mooney 76* |
| Feb 2026 | T20I 3 | Carrara, Australia | India | India win to take series 2-1 |
| Feb 2026 | T20I 2 | Carrara, Australia | Australia | 19 runs |
| Feb 2026 | T20I 1 | Sydney, Australia | Australia | Australia won |
| Oct 2025 | ODI WC SF | Navi Mumbai, India | India | 1 wicket — Rodrigues 127*, chase 339 |
| Sep 2025 | ODI 3 | India | Australia | 43 runs |
| Sep 2025 | ODI 2 | India | India | 102 runs |
Analyst Note: The 2026 tour result – Australia 3-0 in ODIs, 10-wicket Test win – confirms Australia’s structural advantage in four-day and 50-over cricket remains intact. India winning the T20I series 2-1 is now a repeatable result, not an outlier.
Format-by-Format Breakdown
ODI Record
Australia have won 49 of 61 ODIs against India Women. The win/loss ratio stands at 4.36 for Australia vs 0.26 for India. Australia have never lost an ODI series against India in Australia.
- India’s highest ODI chase against Australia: 339 runs (2025 ODI WC Semi-Final, Navi Mumbai) – the highest successful chase in women’s ODI history
- Australia’s biggest ODI win: 221 runs (2014, Wankhede)
- Most recent ODI series: Australia won 3-0 in February–March 2026
T20I Record
Australia have won 27 of 38 T20I encounters. Two matches ended without a result.
- India have now won T20I series in Australia twice: 2021 (2-1) and 2026 (2-1)
- Australia’s best T20I score vs India: 196/4 (2022, Brabourne)
- Lowest AUS total vs India: 115 all out (2020 T20 World Cup, SCG)
- Lowest IND total vs Australia: 99 all out (2020 T20 World Cup Final, MCG)
Test Record
Australia lead 7-1 with 2 draws. India’s only Test win came in the 2021/22 series at Carrara. The March 2026 Test in Perth ended in Australia victory by 10 wickets – Annabel Sutherland scored 129 as Australia posted 323 in reply to India’s 198.
Biggest Wins and Losses
Australia’s biggest win over India Women is 221 runs in an ODI at Wankhede in 2014. India’s biggest win is the 2025 ODI World Cup semi-final, where they chased 339 by 1 wicket – the highest successful chase in women’s ODI history. Australia’s lowest total against India is 115 all out (2020 T20 WC, SCG). India’s lowest total against Australia is 99 all out (2020 T20 WC Final, MCG).
| Record | Winner | Margin | Format | Year | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biggest ODI win (AUS) | Australia | 221 runs | ODI | 2014 | Wankhede, India |
| Biggest WC Final win | Australia | 85 runs | T20I WC Final | 2020 | MCG, Melbourne |
| Biggest T20I WC group win (IND) | India | 48 runs | T20I WC | 2018 | Providence |
| Biggest ODI win (IND) | India | 102 runs | ODI | Sep 2025 | India |
| Historic WC SF chase (IND) | India | 1 wicket (chase 339) | ODI WC SF | 2025 | DY Patil, Navi Mumbai |
| Lowest IND T20I total | — | 99 all out | T20I WC Final | 2020 | MCG |
| Lowest AUS T20I total | — | 115 all out | T20I WC | 2020 | SCG |
ICC Tournament Head-to-Head
In ICC tournament matches, Australia Women lead India Women 3-3 since 2018. Before 2018, India had never beaten Australia in an ICC tournament. Australia won the 2020 T20 World Cup Final by 85 runs. India’s most significant ICC win came in the 2025 ODI World Cup semi-final, where Jemimah Rodrigues scored 127* to guide India to a record chase of 339.
| Tournament | Year | Stage | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s T20 WC | 2018 | Group Stage | India | 48 runs — Poonam Yadav 3/18 |
| Women’s T20 WC | 2020 | Group Stage | India | 17 runs — Poonam Yadav 4/19 |
| Women’s T20 WC Final | 2020 | Final | Australia | 85 runs — Healy 75 off 39 |
| Women’s T20 WC | 2023 | Semi-Final | Australia | 5 runs |
| Women’s T20 WC | 2024 | Group Stage | Australia | 9 runs |
| Women’s ODI WC | 2025 | Semi-Final | India | 1 wicket — Rodrigues 127*, chase 339 |
India’s ICC tournament record vs Australia since 2018: 3 wins, 3 losses. Before 2018: 0 wins from all ICC tournament encounters.
Venue-Wise Performance (ODIs)
India Women perform best against Australia at neutral ICC venues, winning 43% of ODIs played there. In Australia, India’s win rate drops to just 21% – winning only 4 of 19 ODIs. In India, the win rate is 32%. This shows India’s away challenge in Australian conditions is the biggest remaining gap in this rivalry.
| Venue | Matches | AUS Wins | IND Wins | IND Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In Australia | 19 | 15 | 4 | 21% |
| In India | 28 | 19 | 9 | 32% |
| Neutral venues (ICC) | 14 | 8 | 6 | 43% |
Key Insight: India perform best at neutral ICC venues (43% win rate). Their home record against Australia is improving – but the away record in Australia (21%) defines how far the gap still is in 50-over cricket. India’s best chance of beating Australia in an ICC tournament is at a neutral venue, not on a bilateral tour of Australia.
Top Player Records in This Rivalry
Featured Snippet: Meg Lanning is the highest ODI run-scorer against India Women with over 1,050 runs at an average of 55.2. India’s top scorer is Mithali Raj with over 770 runs. Jhulan Goswami is the leading wicket-taker in ODIs with 36 wickets. Jemimah Rodrigues holds the highest individual score in a knockout match – 127* in the 2025 ODI World Cup semi-final.
Highest ODI Run-Scorers (vs Opponent)
| Player | Country | Runs | Average | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meg Lanning | Australia | 1,050+ | 55.2 | 135* |
| Ellyse Perry | Australia | 760+ | 47.5 | 213* (Test) |
| Beth Mooney | Australia | 680+ | 51.2 | 117* |
| Mithali Raj | India | 770+ | 40.5 | 114 |
| Smriti Mandhana | India | 680+ | 36.8 | 135 |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | India | 550+ | 38.4 | 127* (WC 2025) |
Top ODI Wicket-Takers (vs Opponent)
| Player | Country | Wickets | Economy | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhulan Goswami | India | 36 | 3.8 | 4/34 |
| Ellyse Perry | Australia | 28+ | 4.2 | 5/36 |
| Cathryn Fitzpatrick | Australia | 26+ | 3.5 | 4/18 |
| Deepti Sharma | India | 22+ | 4.6 | 4/18 |
| Poonam Yadav | India | 18+ | 4.3 | 4/19 (T20 WC 2020) |
Full Timeline: 1975 to 2026
Featured Snippet: The Australia Women vs India Women cricket rivalry began in 1975 when an Australian under-25 side toured India. The first official senior Test was in January 1977 at Perth (Australia won by 147 runs). Key turning points include India’s first ICC win in 2018, the 2020 T20 World Cup Final, India’s first T20I series win in Australia in 2021, and the historic 2025 ODI World Cup semi-final chase of 339.
1975 – First encounter. An Australian under-25 side tours India for a three-match Test series. First international women’s cricket played on Indian soil. India operated without professional contracts or board support.
January 1977 – First official senior Test, Perth WACA. Australia win by 147 runs. India score only 117 in the second innings. The rivalry at senior level begins.
1983/84 – First ODI series between the sides. Australia win 4-0. The accompanying Test series ends 0-0. Australia’s full-time professional setup against India’s amateur structure defines the entire first two decades of this rivalry.
November 2018 – India beat Australia by 48 runs in the T20 World Cup group stage at Providence. Poonam Yadav takes 3/18. India’s first ICC tournament win against Australia.
February 21, 2020 – India beat Australia by 17 runs at the SCG in the T20 World Cup group stage. Poonam Yadav takes 4/19. Australia bowled out for 115 – their lowest total against India in T20Is.
March 8, 2020 – T20 World Cup Final at the MCG, 86,174 in attendance. Australia win by 85 runs. Alyssa Healy scores 75 off 39 balls. India collapse to 99 all out chasing 185. India’s first World Cup Final appearance ends with the widest possible margin.
October 2021 – India win the T20I series 2-1 in Australia at Carrara. Shafali Verma scores a half-century. India’s first T20I series win on Australian soil.
December 2022 – Australia win the T20I series 3-0-1 in India. Australia post 196/4 in the opening T20I. A tied match decides via Super Over – one of the closest encounters in this rivalry.
February 2023 – T20 World Cup Semi-Final, Cape Town. Australia beat India by 5 runs. India exit at the semi-final stage for the second consecutive T20 World Cup.
October 2024 – T20 World Cup group stage, Sharjah. Australia beat India by 9 runs.
September 2025 – Australia tour India for ODIs. Australia win series 2-1. India win the second ODI by 102 runs; Australia take the series with a 43-run win in the third.
October 29, 2025 – ICC Women’s ODI World Cup Semi-Final, DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. India chase 339 – the highest successful chase in women’s ODI history – to win by 1 wicket off the second-last ball. Jemimah Rodrigues scores 127* off 134 balls, sharing a 167-run stand with Harmanpreet Kaur (89). Australia’s 15-match World Cup winning streak ends. Alyssa Healy drops Rodrigues on 82 – the missed chance that changed the match.
February–March 2026 – India tour Australia. India win the T20I series 2-1 – their second T20I series win on Australian soil. Australia win the ODI series 3-0. Australia win the one-off Test in Perth by 10 wickets – Annabel Sutherland scores 129 as Australia post 323, bowling India out for 198 and 149.
The 2025 ODI World Cup Semi-Final: Data-Backed Breakdown
Featured Snippet: In the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup semi-final at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, India chased 339 against Australia – the highest successful chase in women’s ODI history – to win by 1 wicket off the second-last ball. Jemimah Rodrigues scored 127* off 134 balls. Australia had a 15-match World Cup winning streak entering the game. Alyssa Healy dropped Rodrigues on 82, a miss that proved decisive.
This is the single most important match in the history of this rivalry.
- Australia posted 338 – a total that had never been chased in women’s ODI cricket
- Australia’s WC win streak entering the match: 15 consecutive matches
- Previous highest women’s ODI chase: 331 (also in the same 2025 tournament, by Australia vs India in Visakhapatnam)
- India’s previous highest ODI chase: 265 (vs Australia, 2021)
- Rodrigues was dropped by Healy on 82 – she went on to score 127*
- Partnership: Rodrigues + Harmanpreet Kaur = 167 runs for the 4th wicket
- Result: India win by 1 wicket, off the second-last ball
This result is not symbolic. It is statistical evidence that India’s batting order has developed the ability to construct a 340-run ODI chase. That ability did not exist four years earlier.
2026 India Tour of Australia: What It Confirmed
Featured Snippet: The 2026 India Women tour of Australia produced a split result across formats. India won the T20I series 2-1. Australia won the ODI series 3-0 and the one-off Test by 10 wickets, with Annabel Sutherland scoring 129. The result confirmed Australia’s dominance in 50-over and Test cricket on home soil, while India’s T20I improvement on Australian conditions is now consistent.
- India won T20Is 2-1 – repeatable, not a fluke
- Australia won ODIs 3-0 – the gap in 50-over cricket in Australian conditions is real
- Australia won the Test by 10 wickets – India’s Women’s Test preparation remains structurally insufficient. Sutherland’s 129 exposed India’s bowling in long-format conditions
Split series format gives both teams a result – but the ODI and Test results are the more credible measure of the current gap
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Australia Women and India Women?
As of April 2026, Australia Women lead India Women with 83 wins to India’s 22 across 109 matches. Australia hold an 80.32% win rate in ODIs and have won 27 of 38 T20Is. In Tests, Australia lead 7-1 with 2 draws.
When did Australia Women first play India Women?
The first encounter was in 1975 when an Australian under-25 side toured India. The first official senior Test was at the WACA, Perth in January 1977. Australia won by 147 runs. India scored only 117 in the second innings.
What is India Women’s biggest win over Australia Women?
India’s biggest win came in the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup semi-final at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. India chased 339 – the highest successful chase in women’s ODI history – to win by 1 wicket. Jemimah Rodrigues scored an unbeaten 127 off 134 balls, sharing a 167-run stand with Harmanpreet Kaur (89).
Who won the 2020 Women’s T20 World Cup Final between India and Australia?
Australia won by 85 runs at the MCG on March 8, 2020. Alyssa Healy scored 75 off 39 balls. India were bowled out for 99 chasing 185, in front of 86,174 people – the largest crowd ever for a women’s cricket match.
What happened in the 2026 India Women tour of Australia?
India won the T20I series 2-1. Australia won the ODI series 3-0, with Mooney and Healy starring in the first ODI. Australia won the one-off Test in Perth by 10 wickets – Annabel Sutherland scored 129 for the hosts.
Has India ever won a T20I series in Australia?
Yes, twice. India won the T20I series 2-1 in October 2021 at Carrara, and again 2-1 in February 2026 on the same tour where Australia dominated the ODIs and Test.
Who has scored the most ODI runs in this rivalry?
Meg Lanning of Australia leads the all-time run-scoring list against India Women in ODIs, with over 1,050 runs at an average of 55.2. India’s leading run-scorer is Mithali Raj with over 770 runs.
Data sources: ESPNcricinfo head-to-head records, ICC official records, Cricbuzz match scorecards. Stats updated as of April 16, 2026. Win percentages calculated from decided matches only.
