In a significant boost for the pipeline of Indian women’s cricket, the Women’s Selection Committee has announced the India A squads for their eagerly awaited 2025 tour of Australia. Running from August 7 to August 24, this multi-format series promises to be a stern test for India’s brightest emerging cricketers, offering them invaluable experience on Australian soil.
Tour Overview
India A Women will lock horns with Australia A in a comprehensive schedule comprising three T20s, three 50-over matches, and a prestigious 4-day red-ball game, mirroring the structure of senior international tours. The action begins in Mackay and moves to historic venues in Brisbane, including the celebrated Allan Border Field.
Squad Insights: Blending Youth, Experience, and Potential
Radha Yadav will lead the T20 side, with dynamic all-rounder Minnu Mani as vice-captain. The squad boasts an exciting mix of firepower and depth. The presence of Shafali Verma, already a household name for her explosive batting, adds valuable experience at the top.
Other players to watch include Shreyanka Patil (pending fitness clearance), who has impressed with her all-round capabilities, and promising pace bowler Titas Sadhu. Dual wicketkeepers Uma Chetry and Nandini Kashyap add depth to the squad’s keeping and batting options.
🏏 T20 Squad:
Radha Yadav (Captain), Minnu Mani (Vice Captain), Shafali Verma, Dinesh. Vrinda, Sajana Sajeevan, Uma Chetry (WK), Raghvi Bist, Shreyanka Patil, Prema Rawat, Nandini Kashyap (WK), Tanuja Kanwer, Joshita VJ, Shabnam Shakeel, Saima Thakor, Titas Sadhu
🏏 One-Day & Multi-Day Squad:
Radha Yadav (Captain), Minnu Mani (Vice Captain), Shafali Verma, Tejal Hasabnis, Raghvi Bist, Tanushree Sarkar, Uma Chetry (WK), Priya Mishra, Tanuja Kanwer, Nandini Kashyap (WK), Dhara Gujjar, Joshita VJ, Shabnam Shakeel, Saima Thakor, Titas Sadhu
(*) Fitness clearance required from the BCCI Centre of Excellence
Fixtures: India Women’s A tour of Australia 2025
| India Women’s A Tour of Australia | ||||||
| No. | Day | Date (From) | Day | Date (To) | Match | Venue |
| 1 | Thu | 07-Aug-25 | 1st T20 | Mackay | ||
| 2 | Sat | 09-Aug-25 | 2nd T20 | Mackay | ||
| 3 | Sun | 10-Aug-25 | 3rd T20 | Mackay | ||
| 4 | Wed | 13-Aug-25 | 1st One Day | Norths | ||
| 5 | Fri | 15-Aug-25 | 2nd One Day | Norths | ||
| 6 | Sun | 17-Aug-25 | 3rd One Day | Norths | ||
| 7 | Thu | 21-Aug-25 | Sun | 24-Aug-25 | Multi-Day | Allan Border Field |
Why This Tour Matters?
This series is a crucial stepping stone for the next generation of Indian women cricketers. Australia A offers tough opposition, world-class facilities, and challenging conditions. Strong performances here could shape future careers and strengthen the bench for the senior Indian women’s team.
Expect fierce contests, new heroes, and a glimpse of the future of women’s cricket in India.
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