Overview
- Kim Garth said the World Cup semi-final defeat to India “still hurts,” speaking on an ABC podcast.
- India beat Australia on October 30 at Dr. DY Patil Stadium with the highest successful chase in Women’s ODI history, snapping Australia’s 16-match World Cup unbeaten run.
- Cricket Australia has scheduled three T20Is, three ODIs and a one-off Test against India, with the Test at the WACA from March 5–9, 2026.
- The rivals are also set to meet on June 28, 2026, at Lord’s in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup group stage.
- Garth enters 2026 in strong form with 14 WBBL wickets in 11 matches and will play the WPL for Gujarat Giants after a Rs 50 lakh auction buy, with the league running January 9 to February 5.