A thrilling women’s A series across Queensland in August will set the stage for a dynamic summer of cricket, featuring Australia’s matches against four separate Indian sides.
The Australian Women’s Team is gearing up to face India in the CommBank ODI Series this December. This will be followed by a men’s A series and the much-anticipated NRMA Border-Gavaskar Trophy Series, which begins in November.
National selectors have unveiled three distinct squads for the women’s A series, featuring three T20 matches in Brisbane, three 50-over matches in Mackay, and a four-day clash on the Gold Coast. Australia’s vice-captain, Tahlia McGrath, will lead both the T20 and 50-over squads, accompanied by national pace bowlers Kim Garth, Megan Schutt, and Tayla Vlaeminck in the white-ball games.
Domestic stars, including Queensland’s Charli Knott and Victoria’s Nicole Faltum, will have the chance to showcase their talents and leadership throughout the series.
Australia A Squads:
T20 Squad:
- Maddy Darke (WA/Perth Scorchers/Subiaco-Floreat CC)
- Sophie Day (VIC/Melbourne Stars/Prahran CC)
- Nicole Faltum (VIC/Melbourne Stars/Dandenong CC) (wk)
- Tess Flintoff (VIC/Melbourne Stars/Ringwood CC)
- Kim Garth (VIC/Melbourne Stars/Dandenong CC)
- Charli Knott (QLD/Brisbane Heat/University of Queensland CC) (vc)
- Katie Mack (ACT/Adelaide Strikers/Weston Creek Molonglo CC)
- Tahlia McGrath (SA/Adelaide Strikers/Glenelg CC) (c)
- Grace Parsons (QLD/Brisbane Heat/Western Suburbs CC)
- Megan Schutt (SA/Adelaide Strikers/Sturt CC)
- Courtney Sippel (QLD/Brisbane Heat/Western Suburbs CC)
- Tayla Vlaeminck (VIC/Melbourne Renegades/Plenty Valley CC)
- Tahlia Wilson (NSW/Sydney Thunder/St George-Sutherland CC)
50-over Squad:
- Maitlan Brown (NSW/Sydney CC) *2nd & 3rd matches only
- Maddy Darke (WA/Subiaco-Floreat CC)
- Sophie Day (VIC/Prahran CC)
- Nicole Faltum (VIC/Dandenong CC) (wk)
- Tess Flintoff (VIC/Ringwood CC)
- Kim Garth (VIC/Dandenong CC)
- Charli Knott (QLD/University of Queensland CC) (vc)
- Katie Mack (ACT/Weston Creek Molonglo CC)
- Tahlia McGrath (SA/West Torrens) (c)
- Grace Parsons (QLD/Western Suburbs CC)
- Megan Schutt (SA/Sturt CC) *1st match only
- Courtney Sippel (QLD/Western Suburbs CC)
- Tayla Vlaeminck (VIC/Plenty Valley CC)
- Tahlia Wilson (NSW/St George-Sutherland CC)
Four-Day Squad:
- Maitlan Brown (NSW/Sydney CC)
- Maddy Darke (WA/Subiaco-Floreat CC) (wk)
- Sophie Day (VIC/Prahran CC)
- Emma de Broughe (SA/Sturt CC)
- Nicole Faltum (VIC/Dandenong CC) (wk) (vc)
- Tess Flintoff (VIC/Ringwood CC)
- Charli Knott (QLD/University of Queensland CC) (c)
- Katie Mack (ACT/Weston Creek Molonglo CC)
- Lilly Mills (WA/Midland-Guildford CC)
- Grace Parsons (QLD/Western Suburbs CC)
- Kate Peterson (SA/Glenelg CC)
- Courtney Sippel (QLD/Western Suburbs CC)
- Georgia Voll (QLD/Sandgate-Redcliffe CC)
Speaking ahead of the series, McGrath expressed her excitement: “I’m really looking forward to being a part of this series and for the challenge that India A will pose. It presents those of us not playing in The Hundred with the chance to prepare for a huge summer against a strong opposition.”
National Selector, Shawn Flegler, added, “It’s great to be able to welcome yet another Indian side to our shores for what’s going to be an exciting summer. We’ve seen some tough battles between the two countries in the past, especially in Mackay, and I expect this series to be no different. This series will allow us to take a closer look at some of the players who have impressed at the domestic level while giving the nationally contracted players the chance to fine-tune their preparations ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup.”
The Great Barrier Reef Arena, known for hosting high-caliber international events, will once again be the venue for the three A matches, benefiting both the Mackay region and the broader community.
Women’s Australia A vs. India A Series Schedule:
- 7 August: First T20, 1pm, Allan Border Field
- 9 August: Second T20, 1pm, Allan Border Field
- 11 August: Third T20, 1pm, Allan Border Field
- 14 August: First 50-over match, 9:30am, Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay
- 16 August: Second 50-over match, 1:20pm, Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay
- 18 August: Third 50-over match, 1:20pm, Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay
- 22-25 August: Four-day match, 9:30am, Gold Coast District Cricket Club
This series promises to be a showcase of skill and competition, setting the tone for an exciting summer of cricket.
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