Women’s U19 Tri-Series Australia 2026: Schedule, Squads & Venues

The Women’s U19 Tri-Series Australia 2026 kicks off in Brisbane on April 6.

Australia faces England and Sri Lanka across nine matches spanning two formats.

Queensland’s cricket grounds host the action through April 18.

Ian Healy Oval and Bill Pippen Oval provide the venues for this multi-format tournament.

Cricket Australia designed this series to prepare young players for international tournament conditions.

Women’s U19 Tri-Series Australia 2026

It sits within their broader U19 development pathway.

Breaking Down the Tournament

Nine matches split across ODI and T20 cricket.

The ODI section runs first. Three 50-over matches from April 6-8 at Ian Healy Oval, Brisbane. Each team gets two ODI fixtures in this phase.

The T20 section follows. Six matches from April 11-18 across two venues. Bill Pippen Oval hosts the opening three. Ian Healy Oval takes the final three.

This structure gives players experience managing format transitions. They adapt bowling plans, batting approaches, and field placements across different game lengths.

ODI Fixtures Breakdown

All 50-over cricket happens in Brisbane during the first three days.

Viewing Times for Different Countries:

• Australia: 2:00 PM AEST (afternoon matches)
• India: 9:30 AM IST (morning viewing)
• UK: 4:00 AM GMT (early morning)

The warm-up match happens on April 2 between Australia and England at Brisbane Grammar Northgate. Timing will be announced closer to the date.

T20 Fixtures Breakdown

Six T20 games run over eight days with built-in rest periods.

Viewing Times for Different Countries:

• Australia: 10:00 AM AEST (morning matches)
• India: 5:30 AM IST (early morning)
• UK: Midnight GMT (overnight viewing)

The schedule includes rest on April 9-10 (between formats), plus April 14 and 16 during the T20 phase.

Team Squads Overview

Each nation announced its touring parties for the Women’s U19 Tri-Series Australia 2026.

Australia’s 14-Player Group

Western Australia’s Tegan Williamson captains the side. Emily Powell (NSW) and Ayaka Stafford (QLD) share vice-captaincy duties.

Powell and Stafford both toured Sri Lanka earlier in 2026 with the Australia U19. Williamson competed at the last ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup.

Complete Squad:

1. Tegan Williamson (Captain, WA)
2. Emily Powell (Vice-Captain, NSW)
3. Ayaka Stafford (Vice-Captain, QLD)
4. Alyssa Dermody
5. Aurora Mavros
6. Ava Drury
7. Ayla Johnson
8. Chelsea Sonter
9. Eva Baird
10. Filippa Suesee
11. Indira Panelli
12. Ira Aery
13. Mia Barwick
14. Shiloh Julien

England’s 16-Player Group

England selected 16 players from across their domestic structure.

The squad draws from county cricket and regional development programs.

• Complete Squad: Mollie Adams, Maria Andrews, Diya Badge, Sophie Beech, Eliza Bristowe, Olivia Cunliffe, Bryony Gillgrass, Gen Jeer, Trudy Johnson, Eve O’Neill, Amelia Oliver, Shristi Patil, Prarthana Reddy, Clara Thaker, Venus Weerappuli, Bea Willis

Sri Lanka’s Touring Party

• Full Squad: Chamodi Praboda (C), Vimoksha Balasuriya, Sanjana Kavindi, Umayangana Peiris, Nethagi Isuranjali, Shashini Gimhani, Pramudi Methsara, Limansa Thilakaratne, Nethmi Upeksha, Aseni Thalagune, Chamodi Herath, Danodya Sewmini, Yeshali Jithara, Daria Dissanayke, Shayani Thennakoon

Note: Dharia (Dharani) Dissanayke, included in the squad, has sustained an ankle injury, and as a result, she will not take part in the series.

Coaching Staff Highlights

Australia’s support staff features a notable addition for this tour.

Meg Lanning takes on the Development Coach role. She retired from playing on November 8, 2023. This marks her first coaching assignment.

Lanning won seven ICC trophies as a player. Two ODI World Cups. Five T20 World Cups. All as Australia’s captain.

Kristen Beams leads as Head Coach of Cricket Australia’s U19 Women’s program. She oversees the national pathways structure.

Sonya Thompson (Head of National Development at Cricket Australia) emphasized that the series will test players across different formats and conditions.

Young Australian players get direct mentorship from someone who captained over 100 ODIs and 100 T20Is. Lanning understands what pathway players need to reach senior international cricket.

Live Streaming and Coverage

Broadcasting arrangements for the Women’s U19 Tri-Series Australia 2026 remain unconfirmed.

Here’s where Cricket Australia pathway coverage usually appears.

Australia

Cricket Australia Live App typically streams domestic and development matches.

Australian viewers should check the app for coverage confirmations as April approaches. Free download through Cricket Australia’s official website.

India

FanCode has streamed Cricket Australia domestic cricket for Indian audiences previously.

Indian fans should watch FanCode for announcements. The platform offers per-match passes and subscription packages at accessible price points.

England

No UK broadcaster has confirmed coverage yet.

English viewers should monitor Cricket Australia and the England Cricket Board social media for updates.

Online Highlights

Cricket Australia’s YouTube channel may upload match highlights.

Full live streams are less common for pathway tournaments. Highlights typically post several hours after matches conclude.

Coverage announcements for development cricket usually arrive 1-2 weeks before tournaments begin.

Venue Characteristics

Two Queensland grounds split hosting duties.

Ian Healy Oval (Brisbane)

This Brisbane venue handles seven matches: all three ODIs and the final three T20s.

The ground honors former Australian wicketkeeper Ian Healy. It hosts Queensland state cricket and development matches regularly.

Pitch behavior typically favors pace bowling. Good bounce and carry. Batters need technical soundness.

Brisbane’s April climate ranges 15 to 25°C with low rainfall probability.

Bill Pippen Oval (Gold Coast)

Bill Pippen Oval hosts the opening three T20 fixtures.

Located roughly 80 kilometers south of Brisbane. The travel between venues adds tournament-style logistics.

Both grounds maintain professional cricket standards. Queensland invested in women’s cricket infrastructure over the past decade.

Different pitch types, ground dimensions, and conditions across venues challenge player adaptability.

Youth Development Context

This tri-series connects to global women’s cricket development.

The ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 showcased growing depth across nations. More countries invest in structured youth pathways now.

Australia’s system has delivered senior internationals like Alyssa Healy, Ellyse Perry, and Ashleigh Gardner. Regular competitive cricket at youth level builds international readiness.

England gains crucial overseas experience. Australian conditions differ from English domestic cricket. Bounce and pace challenge technique differently. That exposure accelerates development.

Sri Lanka measures their program against cricket powerhouses. Playing in Australia provides access to professional facilities and coaching environments.

Multi-format exposure builds versatile cricketers. Senior careers require skills across ODI and T20 cricket. Competitive matches in both formats develop that foundation.

Tournament-style conditions prepare players for ICC events. Venue changes. Travel. Format switches. All mirror future World Cup demands.

Youth cricket creates tomorrow’s senior internationals.

FAQs

• When does the tournament start and finish?

The Women’s U19 Tri-Series Australia 2026 starts on April 6 with the first ODI. It concludes on April 18 with the final T20 match. A warm-up game happens on April 2.

• Which nations are competing?

Australia U19 Women, England U19 Women, and Sri Lanka U19 Women participate in the tournament.

• What’s the match format?

The series includes three ODI matches (50-over format) and six T20 matches for a total of nine fixtures across two weeks.

• Where are matches being played?

Ian Healy Oval in Brisbane hosts seven matches. Bill Pippen Oval on the Gold Coast hosts three T20 matches from April 11-13.

• What are the match timings?

ODI matches start at 2:00 PM AEST (9:30 AM IST, 4:00 AM GMT). T20 matches begin at 10:00 AM AEST (5:30 AM IST, midnight GMT).

• Can I watch the matches online?

Official streaming hasn’t been confirmed. Australian fans should check the Cricket Australia Live App. Indian viewers can monitor FanCode. UK coverage hasn’t been announced. Details typically emerge 1-2 weeks before the tournament start.

Wrapping Things Up

The Women’s U19 Tri-Series Australia 2026 delivers nine matches from April 6-18.

Australia, England, and Sri Lanka compete across ODI and T20 formats in Brisbane and Gold Coast.

Meg Lanning brings elite playing experience to Australia’s Development Coach position.

Coverage details should emerge on the Cricket Australia Live App (Australia) and FanCode (India) as the tournament dates approach.

Queensland hosts two weeks of competitive women’s U19 cricket.

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