Perth, April 25 -- After a month-long senior national training camp, the Indian women's team is set to be tested in a five-match series from April 26 to May 4 against Australia. India will first face the Australia A side on April 26 and 27, and later face the challenge of World No. 5, the Australian Senior team, on May 1, 2, and 4 at the Perth Hockey Stadium.

The Indian team last played in the FIH Hockey Pro League (Women) at home, where they had a mixed bag of performances, with two wins and a shootout win after eight matches were played. In their last game, they concluded their campaign on a confident note, defeating World No. 1, the Netherlands, by clinching the bonus point in a thrilling shootout after a 2-2 draw over the four quarte...