Cricket fans around the world eagerly await the Playing 11 before every match. The confirmed playing XI indicates the team’s strategy, player combinations, and how the match may unfold. Here, you will get the updated Playing 11 for today’s cricket match, along with key details of today’s match.
Today’s Cricket Match 2026
Here is the complete schedule of today’s cricket match:
| Today Date | Sunday, March 8, 2026 |
| Today Match | 1. India W vs Australia W (One-off Test) 2. India vs New Zealand (T20 World Cup – Final) |
| Captains | INDW – Harmanpreet Kaur AUSW – Alyssa Healy IND – Suryakumar Yadav NZ – Mitchell Santner |
| Toss Timing | 1. 10:20 AM 2. 6:30 PM |
| Match Timing | 1. From 10:50 AM 2. From 7:00 PM |
| Venue/Stadium | 1. WACA Stadium 2. Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Match Live Telecast | Star sports channel network |
| Match Live Streaming | Jio Hotstar |
| Who Won Toss Today | 1. AUSW elected to bowl 2. NZ elected to bowl |
| Match Winner | 1. AUSW won by 10 wickets 2. IND won by 96 runs |
| Today Match Score | INDW – 198 & 149 AUSW- 323 & 28/0 IND – 255/5(20) NZ – 159/10(19) |
Today’s Cricket Match Playing 11 in Cricket
The playing 11 for today’s match is usually announced at the toss. Team selections are based on pitch conditions, player form, and strategy. Final XIs can impact match outcomes, fantasy teams, and predictions, so always check the official list 30 minutes before the start.
| India | Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dubey, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy and Arshdeep Singh. |
| New Zealand | Tim Seifert (wk), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, James Neesham, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy |
| India W | Smriti Mandhana (vc), Pratika Rawal, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Harleen Deol, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Amanjot Kaur, Vaishnavi Sharma. |
| Australia W | Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll, Alyssa Healy (c), Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Beth Mooney (wk), Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Darcie Brown. |
Playing 11 Related FAQ
Where can I find the confirmed Playing 11 for today’s cricket match?
Check the official cricket league website, sports news websites, or dedicated cricket apps like ESPN Cricinfo or Cricbuzz for the confirmed Playing XI for today’s match.
When is the Playing XI announced in cricket?
The Playing XI is usually announced at the time of the toss, around 30 minutes before the match starts.
Why is today’s Playing 11 important?
Knowing the Playing XI helps fans and fantasy cricket players understand team strategy, player selection, and who might make an impact in the match.
