India may have triumphed over Australia in their first T20I face off, but the match was a winner for the NSW visitor economy.

The 15 February 2026 opener for the NRMA Insurance Australia v India Multi-Format Series welcomed a record crowd of 11,042 - the highest-ever Women's International Cricket attendance at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

It was the first meeting between the fierce rivals since India won against Australia in last year's World Cup semi-final, knocking the tournament favourite out before claiming their maiden senior women's ICC title.

The Australia v India Multi-Format Series from 15 February to 9 March 2026 comprises three T20s, three one-day internationals and a Test.

Sports tourism is a key component of the NSW Government's strategy to cement the state's reputation as a world-class event destination and drive visitation.

Sports tourism has been identified as one of the fastest growing travel trends globally, with travel group Expedia estimating that it now represents 10 per cent of global tourism spending.

Destination NSW proudly works with Cricket Australia to support events including the Women's International 2026.