Australia A Squad Announced for Multi-Format India Tour
Tayla Vlaeminck and Darcie Brown return as Australia A prepares for white-ball and four-day matches against India A next month.
The story
The international women's cricket calendar is currently in a brief lull, but anticipation is building for the upcoming Australia A women's multi-format tour of India. The squad, announced on August 5, features the return of fast bowlers Tayla Vlaeminck and Darcie Brown, both selected for the white-ball games only.
Vlaeminck, 27, is making a comeback after dislocating her shoulder during Australia's 2024 T20 World Cup campaign, an injury that has kept her out of international and domestic cricket for two years. The tour will include three T20s in New Chandigarh, three 50-over matches in Mohali, and a four-day match in Dharamshala.
Nicole Faltum will captain the T20 squad, Tahlia Wilson the 50-over side, and Rachel Trenaman will lead the four-day match. This tour provides a crucial development opportunity and a chance for players to stake their claim for the senior national side.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland Women vs Afghanistan Women | WODI | 1st ODI abandoned due to rain | No play |
Series in play
Ireland Women vs Afghanistan Women ODI Series. 1st ODI abandoned due to rain; 4 matches remaining in the series.
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Women's ODI Team Rankings | 1. Australia, 2. England, 3. India | Australia leads with 163 rating points. |
| ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings | 1. Australia, 2. England, 3. India | Australia holds the top spot with 291 rating points. |
| ICC Women's Championship 2025-2029 | 1. New Zealand, 2. Sri Lanka, 3. Pakistan | Top seven teams plus host qualify for the 2029 ODI World Cup. |
What we'll be watching
- Australia A Women tour of India A: White-ball matches begin in September.
- Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026: Tournament scheduled from August 28 to September 13 in the UAE.
- Ireland Women vs Afghanistan Women ODI Series: Second ODI on Friday at Bready.
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