Australia Women vs India Women 2nd T20I 2026 – Full Match Report & Scorecard
Series: India Women tour of Australia, 2026
Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra
Date & Time: 7:15 PM Local Time
Result: Australia Women won by 19 runs
Match Summary
Australia Women produced a clinical all-round performance to defeat India Women by 19 runs in the 2nd T20I at Manuka Oval, Canberra. Powered by a magnificent 88-run knock from Georgia Voll and a disciplined bowling effort led by Ashleigh Gardner, Australia successfully defended 163/5 to restrict India Women to 144/9 in 20 overs.
With this victory, Australia Women leveled the momentum in the India Women tour of Australia 2026, showcasing strong batting depth and controlled bowling under pressure.
Australia Women Innings – 163/5 (20 Overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Voll | 88 | 57 | 11 | 1 | 154.39 |
| Beth Mooney | 46 | 39 | 4 | 0 | 117.95 |
| Phoebe Litchfield | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120.00 |
| Ellyse Perry | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 70.00 |
| Ashleigh Gardner* | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 111.11 |
Total: 163/5 in 20 Overs
Run Rate: 8.15
Top Bowling – India Women
- Arundhati Reddy – 2/30
- Renuka Singh – 1/27
Georgia Voll anchored the innings brilliantly with 88 runs off 57 balls, striking 11 boundaries and one six. Her partnership of 128 runs with Beth Mooney laid the perfect platform for Australia to post a competitive total.
India Women Innings – 144/9 (20 Overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | 31 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 129.17 |
| Shafali Verma | 29 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 126.09 |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | 36 | 30 | 5 | 0 | 120.00 |
| Richa Ghosh | 19 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 95.00 |
| Kranti Gaud* | 12 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 240.00 |
Total: 144/9 in 20 Overs
Required: 164 Runs
Top Bowling – Australia Women
- Ashleigh Gardner – 3/22 (4 Overs)
- Annabel Sutherland – 2/18
- Kim Garth – 2/16
- Sophie Molineux – 2/37
India Women began strongly in the powerplay scoring 54 runs, but regular wickets disrupted momentum. Despite a fighting 36 from captain Harmanpreet Kaur, disciplined bowling from Gardner and Sutherland ensured Australia closed out the match comfortably.
Key Match Highlights
- Georgia Voll’s 88 is the highest individual score of the match.
- 128-run opening partnership between Voll and Mooney.
- Ashleigh Gardner delivered match-winning spell of 3 wickets.
- India Women lost 5 wickets in the last 4 overs.
- Australia defended successfully under scoreboard pressure.
Match Analysis
The Manuka Oval surface offered good bounce and carry, allowing batters to play freely early on. Australia maximized the powerplay and middle overs, while India struggled to maintain consistency during the chase.
Ashleigh Gardner’s all-round impact proved decisive. With the ball gripping slightly in the second innings, her variations controlled the scoring rate and triggered a middle-order collapse.
Australia Women vs India Women 2nd T20I 2026 Series Impact
This 19-run win keeps Australia Women competitive in the India Women tour of Australia 2026. The series now heads into a crucial phase where India Women must regroup and improve their finishing in high-pressure chases.
FAQs – Australia Women vs India Women 2nd T20I
1. Who won the AUSW vs INDW 2nd T20I 2026?
Australia Women won the match by 19 runs.
2. Who scored the highest runs in the match?
Georgia Voll scored 88 runs off 57 balls.
3. Who was the best bowler for Australia?
Ashleigh Gardner took 3 wickets for 22 runs.
4. What was India Women’s total?
India Women scored 144/9 in 20 overs.
5. Where was the match played?
The match was played at Manuka Oval, Canberra.
6. What was Australia Women’s total?
Australia Women posted 163/5 in 20 overs.
Conclusion
Australia Women showcased composure and tactical brilliance to defeat India Women by 19 runs in a competitive encounter. With Georgia Voll’s commanding innings and Ashleigh Gardner’s match-winning spell, the hosts delivered a complete team performance.
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