The tour includes three T20s in Brisbane, three 50-over matches in Mackay and a four-dayer on the Gold Coast.
This four-day match will give the players of both the countries a rare opportunity to play long form cricket.
“I am looking forward to being a part of this series and the challenge that India A will present,” said McGrath. “It gives those of us not playing in the Hundred a chance to prepare for a big summer against a strong team.”
Shawn Flegler, national selector, said: “This series will allow us to take a closer look at some of the players who have performed well at domestic level while giving nationally contracted players the opportunity to fine-tune their preparations ahead of the ICC T20 World. Cup.”
Australia will return to action with a three-match T20I series against New Zealand in mid-September before heading to Bangladesh for the T20 World Cup. This marks the start of another busy season as the WBBL will kick off shortly after the World Cup followed by a short trip to New Zealand in December and then the multi-form Ashes in January.
Australia A T20 team
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 One day team
Maitlan Brown (2nd and 3rd games only), Maddy Darke, Sophie Day, Nicole Faltum, Tess Flintoff, Kim Garth, Charli Knott, Katie Mack, Tahlia McGrath (captain), Grace Parsons, Megan Schutt (1st game only) , Courtney Sippel , Tayla Vlaeminck, Tahlia Wilson
Australia’s four-day team
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
Australia A vs India A women’s series
7 August: 1st T20, Allan Border Field
9 August: 2nd T20, Allan Border Field
11 August: 3rd T20, Allan Border Field
14 August: 1st 50-over match, Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay
16 August: 2nd 50-over match, Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay
18 August: 3rd 50-over match, Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay
22-25 August: Four-day match, Gold Coast District Cricket Club
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