# Australia women's cricket squad selection and injuries

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/australia-womens-cricket-squad-selection-and-injuries
> Updated: 2026-09-29T23:07:30.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

Australia has confirmed its 14-member squads for the upcoming white-ball series against Bangladesh (ODIs) and New Zealand (T20Is). 

Captain Sophie Molineux will miss the three-match ODI series against Bangladesh in Brisbane, scheduled for October 9 to 14, due to a hip injury. Tahlia McGrath will lead the side in Molineux’s absence, while Ashleigh Gardner remains the designated deputy for the T20I series against New Zealand. National selector Shawn Flegler noted that while Molineux is included in the squad, her availability for the T20I matches will still be assessed.

The squad continues to manage several injury setbacks: Darcie Brown is ruled out of both series with a back injury, and Lucy Hamilton is managing a quad strain. Grace Harris was also omitted from the selection. 

In response to the upcoming tour, Bangladesh has named a 16-member squad led by captain Nigar Sultana Joty. The series is considered significant for Bangladesh regarding the ICC Women’s Championship standings.

## Claims

- The series is part of the ICC Women’s Championship. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Bangladesh has announced a 16-member squad for the ODI series, led by captain Nigar Sultana Joty. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Nahida Akter has been named vice-captain of the Bangladesh squad. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The three-match ODI series will take place on October 9, 11, and 14 at Allan Border Field in Brisbane. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Australia has named a 14-member squad for the upcoming ODI series against Bangladesh. (single source)
- Tahlia McGrath will captain the Australian side in the absence of Sophie Molineux. (single source)
- Sophie Molineux is included in the squad but will miss the series due to a hip injury. (single source)
- Lucy Hamilton and Darcie Brown are unavailable for the series due to quad and back injuries, respectively. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Australia Women announce squads for Bangladesh and New Zealand series

Australia has named its women's squad for upcoming series against Bangladesh and New Zealand, with Tahlia McGrath to captain the ODI side as Sophie Molineux recovers from a hip injury.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australia-women-announce-squads-for-bangladesh-and-new-zealand-series

### 2026-09-27: Sophie Molineux faces injury doubt ahead of Bangladesh ODI series

Australia captain Sophie Molineux may miss the upcoming ODI series against Bangladesh due to a hip injury, despite praising the skill and tactical challenges posed by the Bangladeshi team.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sophie-molineux-faces-injury-doubt-ahead-of-bangladesh-odi-series

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