India A vs Australia A women's red-ball game moved from Dharamshala to Mohali
Synopsis
Persistent heavy rain in Dharamshala has forced the BCCI to move the India A vs Australia A women's four-day red-ball match to Mohali — keeping the 29 September–2 October dates intact. The change comes mid-tour, with Australia A leading 3-0 on T20s but India A fighting back in ODIs, courtesy of Yastika Bhatia's 112 in the ongoing second one-dayer.
Key Takeaways
The BCCI shifted the India A vs Australia A women's four-day red-ball game from Dharamshala to Mohali on 23 September 2026 .
Venue change was due to incessant rainfall and poor outfield conditions at the HPCA Stadium , confirmed by BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia .
Match dates remain 29 September to 2 October 2026 at the PCA IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali .
Australia A won the T20 series 3-0 ; India A bounced back with a four-wicket win in the first ODI.
Yastika Bhatia scored 112 in the second ODI, with Tejal Hasabnis and Anushka Sharma adding 60 each as India A posted 338/6 .
The third ODI is scheduled for 25 September before the one-off red-ball contest.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday, 23 September 2026 announced that the four-day red-ball match between India A and Australia A women has been relocated from Dharamshala to Mohali, citing incessant rainfall and deteriorating outfield conditions at the HPCA Stadium in Himachal Pradesh. The match dates — 29 September to 2 October 2026 — remain unchanged.
Why the venue was changed
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed the shift in an official statement, noting that 'the venue change has been necessitated due to the impact of prolonged rainfall in Dharamshala on the outfield and the prevailing ground conditions.' The game will now be hosted at the PCA IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali, which had already been a venue for the ongoing 50-over leg of the tour.
Series context: Australia A lead on T20s, India A fight back in ODIs
The red-ball match serves as the culmination of Australia A women's tour of India, which got underway on 12 September at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. Australia A dominated the three-match T20 series, winning 3-0 — by six wickets, 30 runs, and seven runs respectively. India A, however, hit back in the 50-over leg, registering a four-wicket win in the first ODI on 20 September at Mohali.
Live ODI action continues before the Test
The second 50-over game is currently underway, with India A posting 338/6. Captain Yastika Bhatia anchored the innings with a century of 112, while Tejal Hasabnis and Anushka Sharma contributed 60 each. A third ODI is scheduled for 25 September, after which the tour wraps up with the one-off red-ball contest at Mohali.
Full squads for the red-ball match
India A squad: Yastika Bhatia (captain & wicketkeeper), Anushka Sharma (vice-captain), Shubha Satheesh, Priya Punia, Tanisha Singh, Tejal Hasabnis, Nikki Prasad, Mamata Madiwala (wicketkeeper), Sushree Dibyadarshini, Shuchi Upadhyay, Vaishnavi Sharma, Sayali Satghare, Jintimani Kalita, Shabnam Shakeel, and Akshita Bhagat.
Australia A squad: Darcie Brown, Nicole Faltum, Tess Flintoff, Sianna Ginger, Milly Illingworth, Charli Knott, Anika Learoyd, Katie Mack, Lilly Mills, Frankie Nicklin, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Rachel Trenaman (captain), Courtney Webb, Tahlia Wilson, and Tayla Vlaeminck.
With the ODI series in the balance and a full red-ball contest on the horizon, both sides will be eager to end the tour on a high at Mohali.
Point of View
A ground already in use for the same tour, shows pragmatism, but the episode raises a broader question about weather contingency planning for women's A-team programmes, which deserve the same logistical rigour as men's bilateral series.
NationPress
23 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was the India A vs Australia A women's red-ball match moved from Dharamshala to Mohali?
The BCCI moved the match due to incessant rainfall in Dharamshala, which damaged the outfield and made conditions at the HPCA Stadium unplayable. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed the decision in an official statement on 23 September 2026.
When and where will the India A vs Australia A women's four-day match now be played?
The match will be played from 29 September to 2 October 2026 at the PCA IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. The dates remain unchanged; only the venue has shifted from Dharamshala.
What is the current series standing between India A and Australia A women?
Australia A lead the tour after winning the three-match T20 series 3-0. India A hit back in the 50-over leg, winning the first ODI by four wickets. The second ODI is currently in progress, with a third ODI scheduled for 25 September.
Who are the standout performers in the ongoing India A vs Australia A ODI series?
India A captain Yastika Bhatia scored 112 in the second ODI, with Tejal Hasabnis and Anushka Sharma each contributing 60 as India A posted 338/6. Bhatia is also the team's wicketkeeper and vice-captain Anushka Sharma has been in consistent form.
What are the full squads for the four-day red-ball match?
India A is led by Yastika Bhatia and includes Anushka Sharma, Shubha Satheesh, Priya Punia, Tejal Hasabnis, and Nikki Prasad, among others. Australia A is captained by Rachel Trenaman, with notable names including Darcie Brown, Tayla Vlaeminck, and Tess Flintoff.
