Overview

• The first two ODIs are scheduled for September 14 and 17 at the PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh, with the series finale on September 20 in Delhi as the venue hosts its first international matches.
• The Punjab Cricket Association will honour India captain Harmanpreet Kaur as she plays her 150th ODI in the opener.
• India enter on strong form with nine wins from 11 ODIs this year, with Harmanpreet highlighting gains in fielding and fitness and Australia’s Alyssa Healy praising India as their most stable side in years.
• Australia are managing spinner Sophie Molineux’s rehabilitation after knee surgery, with uncapped Charli Knott included as cover for the India tour.
• The series was moved from Chennai due to outfield and pitch revamps, and broadcasts include Star Sports/JioHotstar in India, Fox Sports/Kayo in Australia, TNT Sports/Discovery+ in the UK, willow.tv in the USA and Tapmad in Pakistan.