The India Women tour of Australia moves to Manuka Oval, Canberra for the second T20I. After a stunning bowling performance by Arundhati Reddy and Renuka Singh in Sydney, the visitors lead the series 1-0. Australia Women will be desperate to bounce back on a surface that usually favors batters more than the SCG. Here is your guide to building a Fantasy Winning Team for this crucial encounter.

Match Details

• Match: Australia Women vs India Women (2nd T20I)
• Date: 19 Feb 2026
• Time: 01:45 PM IST (19:15 Local Time)
• Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra

Live Streaming & Broadcast Details

• Digital Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar App & Website
• TV Channels: Star Sports Network

Weather Report

The weather in Canberra is expected to be pleasant for cricket. Temperatures will range between 20°C and 24°C with moderate humidity. There is negligible rain probability, ensuring a full 40-over contest. The Dew factor might come into play during the second innings, potentially aiding the chasing side.

Pitch Report & Venue Stats

Manuka Oval is known for being one of the best batting surfaces in Australia. The ball comes onto the bat nicely, allowing for high scoring games. The Average Runs in the last 5 matches here is 165, which is significantly higher than the previous venue.

However, bowlers are not out of the game. Historical data shows that Pacers (34 wickets) have been far more effective here than Spinners (18 wickets). Fantasy users should prioritize seamers who can bowl at the death and top order batters.

Team Form & Head to-Head

India Women (IND-W)

• Last 5 Matches: W W W W W
• Recent Form: India is on a 5-match winning streak. Their bowling unit demolished the Aussie lineup in the first T20I, defending a low total comfortably.
• H2H: India has won 3 of the last 15 encounters against Australia, but the recent win will boost their confidence.

Australia Women (AUS-W)

• Last 5 Matches: L W W W W
• Recent Form: The loss in Sydney broke their winning momentum. Their batting collapse was uncharacteristic, and they will look to utilize the better batting conditions in Canberra.

Injury Updates & Player Availability

• G Kamalini is marked as Unavailable for this fixture.
• Beth Mooney and Ellyse Perry are Fully fit and expected to lead the charge for the hosts.
• Always check the Final Playing XI after the toss.

Probable Playing XI

Australia Women

Beth Mooney, Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Nicola Carey, Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux, Kim Garth, Darcie Brown

India Women

Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur, Richa Ghosh, Deepti Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Renuka Singh, Shree Charani, Kranti Goud

Key Players to Watch

• Arundhati Reddy: She was the Player of the Match in the first game with 4 wickets. Her ability to strike in the middle overs makes her a must have.
• Beth Mooney: Playing at home, she averages high fantasy points. She is the backbone of the Australia Women batting lineup and will enjoy the pace at Manuka Oval.
• Renuka Singh: With the new ball, she is lethal. She picked up key wickets in the last game and will look to exploit any early swing.
• Ellyse Perry: A legend of the game. She contributes with both bat and ball. Given the pitch supports pacers, her medium pace could yield wickets.
• Shafali Verma: She looked in good touch scoring 21 runs on a tough pitch. On this batting friendly deck, she could score big.

Fantasy Picks

Small League Safe Picks

• Smriti Mandhana: Consistent opener who rarely misses out on flat tracks.
• Ashleigh Gardner: Offers guaranteed points through her all round skills.

Mega League Differential Picks

• Phoebe Litchfield: Highly talented but can be hit or-miss. If she gets going, she scores rapidly.
• Shree Charani: Selected by fewer users, she picked up 2 wickets in the last game, making her a great differential.

Match Prediction / Outlook

While India Women have the momentum, Australia Women are a formidable side at home, especially after a loss. The conditions at Manuka Oval suit the Australian batters better. Expect a high scoring game with Australia Women holding a slight edge to level the series.

Disclaimer

This analysis is based on research and stats. Always check Final Playing XI and Toss updates before locking your fantasy team.