India Women Collapse! Six Wickets for Seven Runs as Australia Level the Series.
AUS-W Fight Back: 19-Run Win Ties Series 1-1.
AUS-W vs IND-W 2nd T20I Highlights: Georgia Voll’s 88 Powers Australia to 19-Run Win, Series Level at 1-1. Australia Women levelled the three-match T20I series against India Women with a hard-fought 19-run victory at Manuka Oval, Canberra, on Thursday, 19 February 2026.
Chasing 164, India made a promising start but collapsed in the middle overs and finished on 144/9. The result makes it 1-1 in the T20I series and 2-2 on multi-format points, setting up a decider at Adelaide Oval on Saturday, 21 February.
Pre-Match Build-Up
India had taken a 1-0 lead with a 21-run DLS win in the rain-affected opener in Sydney on 15 February. Australia were without the injured Alyssa Healy and named Sophie Molineux as captain for the series.
Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and chose to field. Australia opened with Georgia Voll and Beth Mooney, while India relied on Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh and all-rounders Deepti Sharma and Arundhati Reddy.
Australia Innings: Record Opening Stand
Voll, stepping in for Healy, was aggressive from the start and reached her fifty off 31 balls. She and Mooney added 128 for the first wicket, the highest opening stand for Australia against India in women’s T20Is. The score stood at 128/0 after 14.5 overs.
Mooney’s composed 46 off 39 also took her past Meg Lanning as Australia’s leading run-scorer in T20Is.
India hit back late. Reddy removed Mooney, caught by Shafali, and then Voll, who holed out to deep midwicket after a brilliant 88 off 57 (11 fours, one six, strike rate 154.39). Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry and Georgia Wareham fell cheaply as India tightened the screws, and Australia finished on 163/5 after looking set for 200.
India’s Chase: Good Start, Dramatic Collapse
Shafali and Mandhana scored briskly before Shafali fell at 57/1. Rodrigues went at 65/2 and Mandhana at 71/3.
Harmanpreet and Ghosh then rebuilt with a 55-run stand to reach 126/3, and India looked in control. Kim Garth’s 17th over changed everything. Harmanpreet fell at 126/4 and Ghosh followed at 128/5.
Six wickets then went down for just seven runs. Deepti, Reddy, Amanjot Kaur and Shree Charani all departed cheaply, with Ashleigh Gardner’s off-spin choking the middle order. India ended on 144/9, 19 runs short.
Fall of wickets (India): 57-1 (Verma), 65-2 (Rodrigues), 71-3 (Mandhana), 126-4 (Harmanpreet), 128-5 (Ghosh), 128-6 (Deepti), 131-7 (Reddy), 132-8 (Amanjot), 133-9 (Charani)
Three Talking Points from Canberra
First, Voll has made the opener’s role her own. With Healy absent, she did not simply fill a gap; she set the tempo and reached fifty in 31 balls. Second, Australia’s bowling depth made the difference. Four bowlers took wickets, and once Garth struck in the 17th over, India never recovered.
Third, India’s death bowling deserves credit. Reddy’s two wickets and a disciplined finish dragged Australia back from a possible 200 to 163, which made the target very gettable. That India still lost shows how costly one bad passage can be in T20 cricket. With the series level, the Adelaide decider will test whether Molineux’s side can repeat this formula and whether India can find a batter willing to bat deep and finish the job.
Why India’s Middle Order Keeps Struggling
India have often lost clusters of wickets after solid starts in tight T20I chases. A lack of a settled finisher and spinners like Gardner exploiting slower surfaces are two possible reasons. Fixing this before the T20 World Cup is likely a bigger priority than any single result in this series.
Key Performances
PlayerContributionGeorgia Voll (Player of the Match) 88 off 57, a career-best T20I score.
Beth Mooney 46 off 39, record stand and a new Australian T20I run-scoring milestone
Ashleigh Gardner 3/22, clinical in the middle overs
Kim Garth Two wickets in the decisive 17th over
Harmanpreet Kaur 36 off 30, India’s top scorer
Arundhati Reddy 2/30, excellent death bowling
Post-Match Reactions
Sophie Molineux said Australia held their nerve after Voll set the platform and that the bowlers had learnt from the opening game. Harmanpreet Kaur admitted the middle order needed to take more responsibility, adding that restricting Australia to 163 was a positive that went to waste. Voll praised Molineux’s calm leadership.
What Next?
The third and final T20I is at Adelaide Oval on Saturday, 21 February 2026. Australia have the momentum, but India will want redemption and batting stability in the middle overs.
AUS-W Fight Back — 19-Run Win Levels Series 1-1
On Thursday, 19 February 2026, at Manuka Oval in Canberra, Australia Women levelled their three-match T20I series against India Women with a hard-fought 19-run victory in the second game — a result that swings momentum firmly back in the hosts' favour ahead of a series-deciding finale.
Chasing 164, India Women collapsed dramatically in the middle overs despite a promising start, finishing at 144/9 from their 20 overs. The result brings the T20I series level at 1-1 and evens the multi-format series points at 2-2, setting up a decisive third T20I at Adelaide Oval on Saturday, 21 February.
A Record-Breaking Opening Stand
Georgia Voll starred with a magnificent 88 off 57 balls (11 fours, 1 six, strike rate 154.39), anchoring Australia's innings with a record 128-run opening stand alongside Beth Mooney (46 off 39). India's bowlers, led by Arundhati Reddy (2/30), fought back superbly in the death overs to restrict Australia to 163/5 after they had looked set for 200 at one stage.
Voll, stepping into the void left by the injured Alyssa Healy, was aggressive from the outset, reaching her fifty off just 31 balls. The 128-run opening stand is the highest for Australia against India in women's T20I history, taking the score to 128/0 after 14.5 overs. Mooney's composed 46 also included a personal milestone — she surpassed Meg Lanning to become Australia's leading run-scorer in T20I history during her knock.
India struck back late: Reddy removed Mooney and Voll in quick succession, while Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry and Georgia Wareham fell cheaply as India tightened the screws in the closing overs.
India's Chase: A Promising Start Undone by Collapse
India's chase began positively, with Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana adding brisk runs before Verma fell at 57/1. Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues followed soon after, leaving India at 71/3.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Richa Ghosh then rebuilt the innings, taking the score to 126/3 and giving India genuine hope of chasing down the target. But the game turned sharply: Kim Garth's 17th over broke the partnership, dismissing Ghosh before accounting for Harmanpreet two balls later.
What followed was a batting collapse of the kind that has repeatedly undone India in tight run-chases — six wickets fell for just seven runs, as Deepti Sharma, Reddy, Amanjot Kaur and Shree Charani were all dismissed cheaply. Ashleigh Gardner's leg-spin proved decisive, choking the middle order at the moment India most needed calm.
Fall of Wickets (India)
57-1 (Verma), 65-2 (Rodrigues), 71-3 (Mandhana), 126-4 (Harmanpreet), 128-5 (Ghosh), 128-6 (Deepti), 131-7 (Reddy), 132-8 (Amanjot), 133-9 (Charani)
Why India's Middle-Order Collapse Keeps Happening
This was not an isolated incident — India Women have shown a recurring pattern of losing clusters of wickets after solid starts in T20I run-chases, a trend that has cost them in high-pressure fixtures against top-ranked sides. Analysts point to a lack of a genuine finisher capable of batting through the innings, combined with spinners like Gardner exploiting slower, used surfaces during the middle overs. For India, addressing this fragility before the T20 World Cup will likely be a bigger priority than any single result in this series. Australia, by contrast, showed the value of depth: even with Voll and Mooney gone, their bowling attack — spearheaded by first-time captain Sophie Molineux — held its nerve to defend a total that, at one stage, looked below par.
Key Performances and Player of the Match
Georgia Voll (88 off 57) — Player of the Match. A career-best T20I score, anchoring the innings with fluency and power.
Beth Mooney (46 off 39) — Record partnership builder and Australia's new all-time leading T20I run-scorer.
Ashleigh Gardner (3/22) — Clinical in the middle overs, breaking India's key partnerships.
Kim Garth — Bowled the decisive 17th over, taking two crucial wickets.
Harmanpreet Kaur (36 off 30) — India's top scorer, but unable to finish the chase.
Arundhati Reddy (2/30) — Excellent death bowling that kept Australia below 170.
Post-Match Reactions
Australia captain Sophie Molineux said the team held firm under pressure after Voll set the platform, adding that the bowling group had learnt lessons from the series opener. India captain Harmanpreet Kaur acknowledged that middle-order batters needed to take greater responsibility, noting that restricting Australia to 163 was a positive that ultimately went to waste. Player of the Match Georgia Voll credited Molineux's calm leadership for helping the side stay composed through the chase.
Adelaide Decider Awaits
This see-sawing contest underlined the competitiveness between two of the world's top T20I sides. Australia have regained momentum under Molineux, while India will look for redemption and, more importantly, batting stability in the middle overs. With the multi-format series tied, the third and final T20I at Adelaide Oval on 21 February will decide bragging rights — and offer India one more chance to fix the fragility that has defined this series so far. AUS-W vs IND-W 2nd T20I Highlights: Georgia Voll's 88 Powers Australia to 19-Run Win, Levels Series 1-1.
Thrilling Contest at Manuka Oval: Australia Bounce Back in Style
On Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the Manuka Oval in Canberra, Australia Women leveled the three-match T20I series against India Women with a hard-fought 19-run victory in the second game.
Australia Innings: Voll and Mooney's Record Stand Sets the Platform
Australia openers Voll and Mooney provided a dream start. Voll, filling Healy's shoes, was aggressive from the outset, reaching her fifty off 31 balls. The pair added 128 for the first wicket—the highest opening stand for Australia against India in women's T20Is—taking the score to 128/0 after 14.5 overs.
Mooney's composed 46 included elegant drives, surpassing Meg Lanning as Australia's leading T20I run-scorer during her knock. Voll dominated with power-hitting, punishing anything loose.
India struck back in the death: Reddy removed Mooney (caught Shafali) and Voll (holed out to deep midwicket off a full delivery). Phoebe Litchfield (6), Perry (late cameo), and Georgia Wareham fell quickly as India restricted the last five overs effectively. Australia finished at 163/5—solid but below the 180+ they threatened.
Beth Mooney (L) and Georgia Voll built a 128-run opening partnership, Australia's best vs India Women.
India Chase: Strong Start Crumbles into Collapse
India's chase began positively. Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana added quick runs before Verma fell (57/1). Mandhana (caught) and Jemimah Rodrigues followed, leaving India 71/3.
Harmanpreet and Richa Ghosh rebuilt, reaching 126/3. But Garth's 17th over broke the 55-run stand: Ghosh (caught Sutherland), then Harmanpreet (caught Molineux off slower ball, 126/4).
The collapse was swift: Deepti Sharma, Reddy, Amanjot Kaur, and Shree Charani fell cheaply—six wickets for seven runs. Gardner's leg-spin choked the middle order. India ended at 144/9, 19 short.
Ashleigh Gardner celebrates one of her three wickets as India collapsed in the chase.
Key Performances and Player of the Match
Georgia Voll (88 off 57): Player of the Match. Career-best T20I score, anchoring with fluency and power. Her 154.39 SR set the tone.
Beth Mooney (46 off 39): Record partnership builder, milestone moment.
Ashleigh Gardner (3/22): Clinical in the middle overs, breaking partnerships.
Kim Garth: Key 17th over (2 wickets), pressure builder.
Harmanpreet Kaur (36 off 30): India's top scorer, but couldn't finish.
Arundhati Reddy (2/30): Excellent death bowling for India.
Fall of wickets (India): 57-1 (Verma), 65-2 (Rodrigues), 71-3 (Mandhana), 126-4 (Harmanpreet), 128-5 (Ghosh), 128-6 (Deepti), 131-7 (Reddy), 132-8 (Amanjot), 133-9 (Charani).
Post-Match Reactions
Sophie Molineux: "It was a good game. Voll set it up, India came hard, but we held our nerve. Proud of the bowlers. We learned from the first game."
Harmanpreet Kaur: "It happens in chases sometimes—you collapse. We should have taken more responsibility batting. Keeping them to 163 was positive, but we needed one batter to go deep."
Georgia Voll: "Nice to level the series. Soph did a great job—told us to stick with it. A couple of wickets always put pressure on."
Analysis: What Went Right and Wrong
Australia's win highlighted their depth: strong top-order batting backed by disciplined bowling. Voll's emergence is timely post-Healy. The collapse showed India's vulnerability under pressure—starts without finishes.
India's positives: death bowling restricted Australia, partnerships early in chase. But middle-order fragility cost them. The series decider in Adelaide promises fireworks.
Stats: Australia's 128-run opening stand (record vs India). Voll's 88 highest by an Australian opener in recent T20Is. Gardner's figures among best in series.
Decider Awaits in Adelaide
This see-sawing contest underlined the competitiveness between the top two sides. Australia regained momentum under Molineux, while India will seek redemption. With the multi-format series tied, the third T20I on February 21 at Adelaide Oval will decide bragging rights.
Chasing 164, India Women collapsed dramatically in the middle overs despite a promising start, finishing at 144/9 from their 20 overs. The result brings the T20I series level at 1-1 and evens the multi-format series points at 2-2, setting up a decisive third T20I at Adelaide Oval on Saturday, 21 February.
A Record-Breaking Opening Stand
Georgia Voll starred with a magnificent 88 off 57 balls (11 fours, 1 six, strike rate 154.39), anchoring Australia's innings with a record 128-run opening stand alongside Beth Mooney (46 off 39). India's bowlers, led by Arundhati Reddy (2/30), fought back superbly in the death overs to restrict Australia to 163/5 after they had looked set for 200 at one stage.
Voll, stepping into the void left by the injured Alyssa Healy, was aggressive from the outset, reaching her fifty off just 31 balls. The 128-run opening stand is the highest for Australia against India in women's T20I history, taking the score to 128/0 after 14.5 overs. Mooney's composed 46 also included a personal milestone — she surpassed Meg Lanning to become Australia's leading run-scorer in T20I history during her knock.
India struck back late: Reddy removed Mooney and Voll in quick succession, while Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry and Georgia Wareham fell cheaply as India tightened the screws in the closing overs.
India's Chase: A Promising Start Undone by Collapse
India's chase began positively, with Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana adding brisk runs before Verma fell at 57/1. Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues followed soon after, leaving India at 71/3.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Richa Ghosh then rebuilt the innings, taking the score to 126/3 and giving India genuine hope of chasing down the target. But the game turned sharply: Kim Garth's 17th over broke the partnership, dismissing Ghosh before accounting for Harmanpreet two balls later.
What followed was a batting collapse of the kind that has repeatedly undone India in tight run-chases — six wickets fell for just seven runs, as Deepti Sharma, Reddy, Amanjot Kaur and Shree Charani were all dismissed cheaply. Ashleigh Gardner's leg-spin proved decisive, choking the middle order at the moment India most needed calm.
Fall of Wickets (India)
57-1 (Verma), 65-2 (Rodrigues), 71-3 (Mandhana), 126-4 (Harmanpreet), 128-5 (Ghosh), 128-6 (Deepti), 131-7 (Reddy), 132-8 (Amanjot), 133-9 (Charani)
Why India's Middle-Order Collapse Keeps Happening
This was not an isolated incident — India Women have shown a recurring pattern of losing clusters of wickets after solid starts in T20I run-chases, a trend that has cost them in high-pressure fixtures against top-ranked sides. Analysts point to a lack of a genuine finisher capable of batting through the innings, combined with spinners like Gardner exploiting slower, used surfaces during the middle overs. For India, addressing this fragility before the T20 World Cup will likely be a bigger priority than any single result in this series. Australia, by contrast, showed the value of depth: even with Voll and Mooney gone, their bowling attack — spearheaded by first-time captain Sophie Molineux — held its nerve to defend a total that, at one stage, looked below par.
Key Performances and Player of the Match
Georgia Voll (88 off 57) — Player of the Match. A career-best T20I score, anchoring the innings with fluency and power.
Beth Mooney (46 off 39) — Record partnership builder and Australia's new all-time leading T20I run-scorer.
Ashleigh Gardner (3/22) — Clinical in the middle overs, breaking India's key partnerships.
Kim Garth — Bowled the decisive 17th over, taking two crucial wickets.
Harmanpreet Kaur (36 off 30) — India's top scorer, but unable to finish the chase.
Arundhati Reddy (2/30) — Excellent death bowling that kept Australia below 170.
Post-Match Reactions
Australia captain Sophie Molineux said the team held firm under pressure after Voll set the platform, adding that the bowling group had learnt lessons from the series opener. India captain Harmanpreet Kaur acknowledged that middle-order batters needed to take greater responsibility, noting that restricting Australia to 163 was a positive that ultimately went to waste. Player of the Match Georgia Voll credited Molineux's calm leadership for helping the side stay composed through the chase.
Adelaide Decider Awaits
This see-sawing contest underlined the competitiveness between two of the world's top T20I sides. Australia have regained momentum under Molineux, while India will look for redemption and, more importantly, batting stability in the middle overs. With the multi-format series tied, the third and final T20I at Adelaide Oval on 21 February will decide bragging rights — and offer India one more chance to fix the fragility that has defined this series so far. AUS-W vs IND-W 2nd T20I Highlights: Georgia Voll's 88 Powers Australia to 19-Run Win, Levels Series 1-1.
Thrilling Contest at Manuka Oval: Australia Bounce Back in Style
On Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the Manuka Oval in Canberra, Australia Women leveled the three-match T20I series against India Women with a hard-fought 19-run victory in the second game.
Chasing 164, India Women collapsed dramatically in the middle overs despite a promising start, finishing at 144/9 in their 20 overs. The result brings the T20I series to 1-1 and evens the multi-format series points at 2-2, setting up a decisive third T20I at Adelaide Oval on Saturday, February 21.
Georgia Voll starred with a magnificent 88 off 57 balls (11 fours, 1 six, SR 154.39), anchoring Australia's innings with a record 128-run opening stand alongside Beth Mooney (46 off 39). India's bowlers, led by Arundhati Reddy (2/30), fought back superbly in the death overs to restrict Australia to 163/5 after they looked set for 200 at one stage.
In the chase, India reached 65/1 in the ninth over but lost six wickets for just seven runs in a catastrophic collapse. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur top-scored with 36 off 30, but Ashleigh Gardner's 3/22 and contributions from Kim Garth (2 wickets), Annabel Sutherland (2), and Sophie Molineux (2) sealed the deal. The match showcased Australia's bowling resilience under new captain Molineux, who celebrated her first win in charge.
Georgia Voll celebrates during her match-defining 88 off 57 balls at Manuka Oval.
Pre-Match Buildup: Series Context and Team News
India had taken a 1-0 lead in the T20I series (and 4-2 overall in the multi-format) with a 21-run DLS win in the rain-affected opener in Sydney on February 15. Australia, world No. 1 and missing Alyssa Healy (injured), named Sophie Molineux as captain for the series. The hosts aimed to bounce back on a flat Manuka Oval pitch, known for high-scoring games.
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and elected to field first, banking on their bowling strength. Playing XIs reflected balanced lineups: Australia featured Voll opening, Mooney keeping, and big-hitters like Ellyse Perry and Gardner. India relied on Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet, Richa Ghosh, and all-rounders Deepti Sharma and Reddy.
The multi-format series added stakes—each T20I worth 2 points, with the decider crucial for momentum ahead of potential ODIs.
Georgia Voll starred with a magnificent 88 off 57 balls (11 fours, 1 six, SR 154.39), anchoring Australia's innings with a record 128-run opening stand alongside Beth Mooney (46 off 39). India's bowlers, led by Arundhati Reddy (2/30), fought back superbly in the death overs to restrict Australia to 163/5 after they looked set for 200 at one stage.
In the chase, India reached 65/1 in the ninth over but lost six wickets for just seven runs in a catastrophic collapse. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur top-scored with 36 off 30, but Ashleigh Gardner's 3/22 and contributions from Kim Garth (2 wickets), Annabel Sutherland (2), and Sophie Molineux (2) sealed the deal. The match showcased Australia's bowling resilience under new captain Molineux, who celebrated her first win in charge.
Georgia Voll celebrates during her match-defining 88 off 57 balls at Manuka Oval.
Pre-Match Buildup: Series Context and Team News
India had taken a 1-0 lead in the T20I series (and 4-2 overall in the multi-format) with a 21-run DLS win in the rain-affected opener in Sydney on February 15. Australia, world No. 1 and missing Alyssa Healy (injured), named Sophie Molineux as captain for the series. The hosts aimed to bounce back on a flat Manuka Oval pitch, known for high-scoring games.
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and elected to field first, banking on their bowling strength. Playing XIs reflected balanced lineups: Australia featured Voll opening, Mooney keeping, and big-hitters like Ellyse Perry and Gardner. India relied on Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet, Richa Ghosh, and all-rounders Deepti Sharma and Reddy.
The multi-format series added stakes—each T20I worth 2 points, with the decider crucial for momentum ahead of potential ODIs.
Australia Innings: Voll and Mooney's Record Stand Sets the Platform
Australia openers Voll and Mooney provided a dream start. Voll, filling Healy's shoes, was aggressive from the outset, reaching her fifty off 31 balls. The pair added 128 for the first wicket—the highest opening stand for Australia against India in women's T20Is—taking the score to 128/0 after 14.5 overs.
Mooney's composed 46 included elegant drives, surpassing Meg Lanning as Australia's leading T20I run-scorer during her knock. Voll dominated with power-hitting, punishing anything loose.
India struck back in the death: Reddy removed Mooney (caught Shafali) and Voll (holed out to deep midwicket off a full delivery). Phoebe Litchfield (6), Perry (late cameo), and Georgia Wareham fell quickly as India restricted the last five overs effectively. Australia finished at 163/5—solid but below the 180+ they threatened.
Beth Mooney (L) and Georgia Voll built a 128-run opening partnership, Australia's best vs India Women.
India Chase: Strong Start Crumbles into Collapse
India's chase began positively. Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana added quick runs before Verma fell (57/1). Mandhana (caught) and Jemimah Rodrigues followed, leaving India 71/3.
Harmanpreet and Richa Ghosh rebuilt, reaching 126/3. But Garth's 17th over broke the 55-run stand: Ghosh (caught Sutherland), then Harmanpreet (caught Molineux off slower ball, 126/4).
The collapse was swift: Deepti Sharma, Reddy, Amanjot Kaur, and Shree Charani fell cheaply—six wickets for seven runs. Gardner's leg-spin choked the middle order. India ended at 144/9, 19 short.
Ashleigh Gardner celebrates one of her three wickets as India collapsed in the chase.
Key Performances and Player of the Match
Georgia Voll (88 off 57): Player of the Match. Career-best T20I score, anchoring with fluency and power. Her 154.39 SR set the tone.
Beth Mooney (46 off 39): Record partnership builder, milestone moment.
Ashleigh Gardner (3/22): Clinical in the middle overs, breaking partnerships.
Kim Garth: Key 17th over (2 wickets), pressure builder.
Harmanpreet Kaur (36 off 30): India's top scorer, but couldn't finish.
Arundhati Reddy (2/30): Excellent death bowling for India.
Fall of wickets (India): 57-1 (Verma), 65-2 (Rodrigues), 71-3 (Mandhana), 126-4 (Harmanpreet), 128-5 (Ghosh), 128-6 (Deepti), 131-7 (Reddy), 132-8 (Amanjot), 133-9 (Charani).
Post-Match Reactions
Sophie Molineux: "It was a good game. Voll set it up, India came hard, but we held our nerve. Proud of the bowlers. We learned from the first game."
Harmanpreet Kaur: "It happens in chases sometimes—you collapse. We should have taken more responsibility batting. Keeping them to 163 was positive, but we needed one batter to go deep."
Georgia Voll: "Nice to level the series. Soph did a great job—told us to stick with it. A couple of wickets always put pressure on."
Analysis: What Went Right and Wrong
Australia's win highlighted their depth: strong top-order batting backed by disciplined bowling. Voll's emergence is timely post-Healy. The collapse showed India's vulnerability under pressure—starts without finishes.
India's positives: death bowling restricted Australia, partnerships early in chase. But middle-order fragility cost them. The series decider in Adelaide promises fireworks.
Stats: Australia's 128-run opening stand (record vs India). Voll's 88 highest by an Australian opener in recent T20Is. Gardner's figures among best in series.
Decider Awaits in Adelaide
This see-sawing contest underlined the competitiveness between the top two sides. Australia regained momentum under Molineux, while India will seek redemption. With the multi-format series tied, the third T20I on February 21 at Adelaide Oval will decide bragging rights.
FAQs
Q1. Who won the 2nd T20I between Australia Women and India Women? Australia Women won by 19 runs, defending 163/5 to restrict India to 144/9 at Manuka Oval, Canberra, on 19 February 2026.
Q2. Who was Player of the Match in the AUS-W vs IND-W 2nd T20I? Georgia Voll was named Player of the Match for her career-best 88 off 57 balls, which anchored Australia's innings.
Q3. What is the record 128-run opening stand between Voll and Mooney? It is the highest opening partnership for Australia against India in women's T20I history, set by Georgia Voll and Beth Mooney at Manuka Oval.
Q4. Why did India lose after reaching 126/3 in the chase? India collapsed dramatically, losing six wickets for just seven runs after 126/3, as Ashleigh Gardner and Kim Garth broke through the middle order.
Q5. What is the series score after the 2nd T20I? The three-match T20I series is level at 1-1, with the multi-format series points also tied at 2-2 ahead of the decider in Adelaide.
Q6. When and where is the 3rd T20I between Australia and India? The series-deciding third T20I will be played on Saturday, 21 February 2026, at Adelaide Oval.
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