India v Australia, Women's T20 World Cup final 2020: TV times, streaming, weather, team news, odds and more

The Cricketer runs down the who, what, where, when, why, how much, which channel and how wet will it be for the all-important showdown at the MCG...

• Australia overcome South Africa charge
• India benefited from abandoned semi-final

What is it?

In-form India face tournament hosts, reigning champions and four-time winners Australia in the Women's T20 World Cup final.

When is it?

The match is scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 8 starting at 7am (GMT) or 6pm local time.

Where is it?

The historic Melbourne Cricket Ground will host the showcase final, with a world record crowd anticipated for the match on International Women's Day. The current record for a women's sporting event was set in 1999 for the World Cup final between United States and China.

Who's playing?

India must choose between Radha Yadav and Arundhati Reddy to complete their line-up for the final.

Nineteen-year-old Yadav would lend another spin option to the attack and she impressed in the victory over Sri Lanka, taking 4-23.

^{Alyssa Healy will lead the Australia batting line-up}

Reddy was part of the side which beat Australia in the tournament's opening game but the right-arm medium pacer finished wicketless for 33 in Sydney.

India have only tinkered with their XI during the competition, with nine of the squad unchanged during the competition.

That group will be joined by Smriti Mandhana, who has recovered from injury and illness suffered during the group stage - though she has been unable to capture her best form.

The main selection concern regarding Australia surrounds the formation of their bowling attack.

Ellyse Perry will have no further part to play in the tournament, leaving the hosts with a dilemma over the structure of their team.

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Sophie Molineux came into the side against South Africa for her first appearance of the competition, with Jess Jonassen promoted up the batting order.

Delissa Kimmince, Megan Schutt and Nicola Carey complete the attack and that quintet are likely to be kept together for the meeting with India.

Molly Strano and Annabel Sutherland will also be pushing for a recall but the likelihood is Australia will stick with the formula which helped them reach the final.

What's the weather forecast?

Sunny spells and mild conditions are expected to hit Melbourne in time for the match, with temperatures reaching 17 degrees Celsius.

How can I watch, listen to and stream the game?

Viewers in the UK can watch the final on Sky Sports Cricket (Sky 404, Virgin 504, TalkTalk 405). 

In Australia, Fox Cricket, streaming service Kayo and Channel Nine will be showing the game.

New Zealand viewers can following the tournament climax on Sky Sport 2.

Coverage for those tuning in from India will be available via the Star Sports Network, Doordarshan and streaming site Hotstar.

^{Shafali Verma has been one of the tournament's star turns}

Ten Sports and Hotstar will also broadcast events in Melbourne in Sri Lanka.

PTV Sports and Ten Cricket will provide coverage in Pakistan, with Bangladesh viewers able to follow the clash on BTV, GTV and Rabbitholebd.

Those in South Africa can watch matches across the Super Sport platforms, while ESPN will broadcast to those in the Caribbean.

Additionally, the game will be covered by BBC Test Match Special on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra (digital radio, digital satellite channel 0144, Freeview channel 706, cable TV channels 864 or 908).

The Cricketer's social media channels will have updates throughout the clash, with reaction to follow via our website after play has concluded.

What are the odds?

Dafabet have Australia as 1/2 favourite to lift the trophy. India meanwhile are 6/4 with the bookies.