AUS vs IND Women's T20 WC: Date, time, squads, where to watch
Synopsis
India's Women's T20 World Cup campaign reaches its defining moment at Lord's on 29 June — beat an unbeaten Australia or risk elimination. With Smriti Mandhana in form and Shree Charani leading the wicket charts, India have the tools. But Australia have won five of six T20 World Cup meetings between the sides, including the 2020 final and 2023 semi-final.
Key Takeaways
India face Australia in a Women's T20 World Cup Group 1 match at Lord's, London on 29 June 2025 at 7:00 PM IST .
Australia have won all four group-stage matches and are virtually assured of a semi-final place.
India must win to guarantee progression; a defeat leaves qualification dependent on Bangladesh beating South Africa .
Smriti Mandhana leads India's batting with 167 runs ; Shree Charani is the tournament's top wicket-taker with 12 dismissals .
Australia lead the all-time Women's T20 WC head-to-head 5-1 , including wins in the 2020 final and 2023 semi-final .
The match will be broadcast on Star Sports Network and live-streamed on JioStar .
India face Australia in a high-stakes Women's T20 World Cup Group 1 clash at Lord's Cricket Ground, London, on Sunday, 29 June 2025, with kick-off set for 7:00 PM IST. The match will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network and live-streamed on JioStar. For Harmanpreet Kaur's side, victory is effectively a must — defeat could end their campaign unless Bangladesh upset South Africa in the concurrent fixture.
What Is at Stake
Australia, captained by Sophie Molineux, have been near-perfect in the group stage, winning all four matches and building a net run rate that makes their semi-final qualification a near-certainty. They enter Lord's with the luxury of playing without pressure.
India, by contrast, have no such comfort. A win locks in their knockout-stage berth; a loss makes progression dependent on results elsewhere. That context alone transforms this from a regular group fixture into a virtual knockout match for the Indian side.
Recent Head-to-Head and Form
The long-term record strongly favours Australia, who have won five of six Women's T20 World Cup meetings with India, including the 2020 final and the 2023 semi-final. Yet momentum has been shifting. India knocked Australia out of the Women's ODI World Cup last year and claimed a bilateral T20I series win on Australian soil — results that underline how much the gap between the two sides has narrowed.
Notably, this is the first time the two sides meet at Lord's in a global T20 event, adding a layer of historical significance to an already charged encounter.
Key Players to Watch
Smriti Mandhana has been India's batting anchor, accumulating 167 runs in the tournament. Shree Charani leads all bowlers with 12 wickets, making her the tournament's top wicket-taker and a pivotal figure in any Indian title challenge.
For Australia, Ellyse Perry leads the side's run charts and remains one of the most complete players in the women's game. Sophie Molineux has spearheaded the bowling attack, and Australia's collective depth means India cannot focus their planning on any single threat.
Squads
India: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Shree Charani, Yastika Bhatia, Nandni Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Kranti Gaud, Prema Rawat, Radha Yadav.
Australia: Sophie Molineux (c), Nicola Carey, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham.
Broadcast Details
The match will be televised on the Star Sports Network in India, with live streaming available on JioStar. Coverage begins ahead of the 7:00 PM IST start on Sunday, 29 June 2025. Fans abroad should check local broadcast arrangements for regional availability.
A win at the home of cricket would send India into the semi-finals with momentum — and a statement — that no other result in this tournament could replicate.
Point of View
Yet haunted by knockout-stage history against Australia. The ODI World Cup upset last year was a signal, not a verdict. At Lord's, with a semi-final place on the line, India need to prove that win was a turning point rather than an outlier. Shree Charani's 12 wickets give India a genuine match-winner, but Australia's squad depth has a way of absorbing individual brilliance. The real test is whether India can sustain pressure across all 40 overs — something they have not consistently managed against Australia in T20 World Cups.
NationPress
27 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the India vs Australia Women's T20 World Cup match?
The match is scheduled for Sunday, 29 June 2025, at 7:00 PM IST at Lord's Cricket Ground in London. It is a Group 1 fixture in the Women's T20 World Cup.
Where can I watch India vs Australia Women's T20 WC match in India?
The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network in India and live-streamed on JioStar. Coverage is expected to begin before the 7:00 PM IST start time.
What does India need to qualify for the semi-finals?
India need to beat Australia to almost certainly secure a semi-final berth. A defeat would leave their qualification dependent on Bangladesh upsetting South Africa in the other Group 1 match.
Who are the key players for India in this match?
Smriti Mandhana is India's leading run-scorer with 167 runs in the tournament, while Shree Charani leads all bowlers with 12 wickets — the most by any player in the competition. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur's form and decision-making will also be pivotal.
What is the head-to-head record between India and Australia in Women's T20 World Cups?
Australia lead the Women's T20 World Cup head-to-head 5-1, with victories including the 2020 final and the 2023 semi-final. However, India's recent results — including an ODI World Cup knockout win over Australia and a T20I series win on Australian soil — suggest the gap has narrowed considerably.
