Queensland will host the Commonwealth Bank Women’s Series against India with Cricket Australia announcing the multi-format series schedule change amidst the challenges posed by state border restrictions and the COVID pandemic.
The three One-Day Internationals will start in Mackay on 21 September, with the day-night Test and three T20 Internationals to be played at Metricon Stadium on the Gold Coast.
Players based in New South Wales and Victoria, as well as the Indian team will commence a two-week quarantine period in Brisbane on Monday, with the remainder of the Australian squad to assemble closer to the start of the series.
Cricket Australia CEO, Nick Hockley said, “We’ve been monitoring the situation across the country and it is clear that the current COVID challenges prevent the original schedule from proceeding as initially planned.
“We are incredibly grateful to the Queensland Government for agreeing to quarantine the Australian and Indian players and enabling this important series to be played in Queensland. We are also delighted to be bringing our World Champion women’s team to Mackay and regional Queensland.
“Having had to postpone the series last summer due to the pandemic, we are looking forward to hosting an Indian team which boasts some of the best players in the world in this historic series featuring the first ever day-night Test match between the two sides.
“We thank everyone involved for their support and cooperation to stage this series safely and look forward to our World Champion women’s team launching this massive summer of cricket against a world class Indian team.”
The series will kick off the international summer of cricket ahead of a highly anticipated men’s and women’s Ashes Series against England.
The first ODI in Mackay will give Meg Lanning’s side the opportunity to extend their record-breaking 24-game ODI winning streak, while it also marks the first time the two sides have met since Australia’s emphatic ICC Women’s T20 World Cup win in front of 86,174 fans at the MCG.
Tickets to the updated schedule will go on sale to the general public on Tuesday September 14 at 3pm through Ticketek.
Fans with tickets to previously scheduled matches at North Sydney Oval, Junction Oval or the WACA will be communicated with directly from Ticketek, with tickets to be refunded in full.
Fixture
Commonwealth Bank Women’s ODI Series v India
- September 21: Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay (Day)
- September 24: Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay (Day-Night)
- September 26: Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay (Day)
Commonwealth Bank Women’s Test v India
- September 30 – October 3: Metricon Stadium, Gold Coast (Day-Night)
Commonwealth Bank Women’s T20I Series v India
- October 7: Metricon Stadium, Gold Coast (Night)
- October 9: Metricon Stadium, Gold Coast (Night)
- October 10: Metricon Stadium, Gold Coast (Night)
Follow The Indian Sun on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
Support Independent Community Journalism
Dear Reader,The Indian Sun exists for one reason: to tell stories that might otherwise go unheard.
We report on local councils, state politics, small businesses and cultural festivals. We focus on the Indian diaspora and the wider multicultural community with care, balance and accountability. We publish in print and online, send regular newsletters and produce video content. We also run media training programs to help community organisations share their own stories.
We operate independently.
Community journalism does not have the backing of large media corporations. Advertising revenue fluctuates. Platform algorithms change. Costs continue to rise. Yet the need for credible, grounded reporting in a multicultural Australia has never been greater.
When you support The Indian Sun, you support:
• Independent reporting on issues affecting migrant communities
• Coverage of local and state decisions that shape daily life
• A platform for small businesses and community groups
• Media training that builds skills within the community
• Journalism accountable to readers
We cannot cover everything, but we work to cover what matters.
If you value thoughtful reporting that reflects Australia’s diversity, we invite you to contribute. Every donation helps us maintain the quality and consistency of our work.
Please consider making a contribution today.
Thank you for your support.
The Indian Sun Team
