Australia A Women vs India A Women 2024/25

Australia A Women versus India A Women describes a developmental bilateral cricket series rather than a permanent league or cup competition. Organized by Cricket Australia and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), these tours provide high-performance match practice for emerging talents and domestic stars who are not regulars in the senior national squads. The series are multi-format, usually comprising a combination of T20 Internationals (unofficial), One Day Internationals (List A/unofficial), and occasionally a single Unofficial Test match. For example, the August 2024 tour included three T20Is, three ODIs, and one Unofficial Test. There is no permanent trophy awarded; the winner is determined by the aggregate results of the specific format series. Matches played between these teams are classified as 'Unofficial Internationals' by the International Cricket Council (ICC). They do not carry official ODI or T20I status and do not count towards ICC World Rankings. However, multi-day matches are recognized as First Class, and limited-overs matches as List A for statistical purposes. This distinguishes them from senior women's international cricket, which consists of official matches that impact rankings and feature established global stars. The A-team series focus on experimentation, player development, and preparation for senior duties.