Australia A women set to take on India A in multi-format series in August

Later in August this year, Australia A will take on India A in a multi-format series consisting of three T20s in Brisbane, three 50-over games in Mackay and a four-day contest in Queensland. The first of the three T20s starts on August 7, with the first 50-over game on August 14 while the four-day contest begins on August 22. 

Australia’s vice-captain, Tahlia McGrath, will lead the Australian A side in the white-ball formats, which also consists of Australia regulars Kim Garth, Megan Schutt and Tayla Vlaeminck. Charli Knott will lead the setup in the longest format, with several talents in the squad across formats. 

"I'm really looking forward to being a part of this series and for the challenge that India A will pose," McGrath said. "It presents those of us not playing in the Hundred with the chance to prepare for a huge summer against a strong opposition."

Shawn Flegler, the national selector, said: "This series will allow us to take a closer look at some of the players who have impressed at domestic level while giving the nationally contracted players the chance to fine tune their preparations ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup."

Australia’s next international tour will be in mid-September when they take on New Zealand in a three-match T20I series before the start of the T20 World Cup in Bangladesh. 

Australia A T20 squad

Maddy Darke, Sophie Day, Nicole Faltum, Tess Flintoff, Kim Garth, Charli Knott, Katie Mack, Tahlia McGrath (capt), Grace Parsons, Megan Schutt, Courtney Sippel, Tayla Vlaeminck, Tahlia Wilson

Australia A one-day squad

Maitlan Brown (2nd & 3rd matches only), Maddy Darke, Sophie Day, Nicole Faltum, Tess Flintoff, Kim Garth, Charli Knott, Katie Mack, Tahlia McGrath (capt), Grace Parsons, Megan Schutt (1st match only), Courtney Sippel, Tayla Vlaeminck, Tahlia Wilson

Australia four-day squad

Maitlan Brown, Maddy Darke, Sophie Day, Emma de Broughe, Nicole Faltum, Tess Flintoff, Charli Knott, Katie Mack, Lilly Mills, Grace Parsons, Kate Peterson, Courtney Sippel, Georgia Voll

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