Australia last played a Test in India 40 years ago and now come back to the Wankhede, the venue of their last Test in the country. They kick off a multi-format tour with a Test match as they look to transition with a new captain leading after Meg Lanning called time on one of the most illustrious careers going around in World Cricket.

India has a challenge of its own. Test Cricket for Women is rare and they are now preparing to play their second Test, four days after they wrapped up the one against England. A trial by spin is likely to await both sides though with England finding it tough to negotiate the Indian spinners on a wearing pitch.

IND-W vs AUS-W Match Details

Date: December 21st, 2023

Time:  9:30 AM IST

Venue: Wankhede, Mumbai

IND-W vs AUS-W Weather Report

The weather looks pretty clear for the upcoming fixture.

IND-W vs AUS-W Pitch Report

Mumbai generally uses red soil tracks which break down and take more spin as the game goes on.

IND-W vs AUS-W Predicted Playing XI

IND-W Playing XI

Shafali Varma, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodriguez, Harmanpreet Kaur, Richa Ghosh, Deepti Sharma, Yastika Bhatia, Pooja Vastrakar, Renuka Singh, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Saika Ishaque

AUS-W Playing XI

Beth Moony, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Tahlia McGrath, Alyssa Healy, Jess Jonassen, Ashleigh Gardner, Alana King, Lauren Cheatle, Darcie Brown

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IND-W vs AUS-W Key Players

Smriti Mandhana

Smriti Mandhana‘s looked pretty comfortable in the previous Test against England but could not convert here starts. With batting likely to be easiest against the new ball, Smriti Mandhana has to ensure that she does not give away momentum against the new ball

Jess Jonassen

Spin is going to play a huge part at Mumbai and the Australian spinners have a task on hand. She has watched a lot of Ravindra Jadeja in the lead-up to the game, and could look to match his accuracy, and if she does so successfully that would be a dangerous prospect for the Indian batters to face.

IND-W vs AUS-W Match Tips

India dominated in the Test against England. Australia though is a different challenge. Both teams will have to take on a lot of spin and that could be wear India will find themselves backing themselves.

Match Prediction: India Women Will Win the Match