Canberra United and ACT Brumbies rally behind historic Women's T20 Cricket World Cup

ACT Brumbies' skipper Jane Garraway and Canberra United captain Nikola Orgill signed a bespoke bat to pledge their support for the Southern Stars ahead of their home World Cup campaign on Thursday.

Canberra has shifted its international cricket schedule to accommodate mostly female content for the summer, with Manuka Oval to host three women's T20 internationals and five World Cup matches.

A T20 Tri-Series between Australia, England and India will kick off the capital's stellar summer of women's cricket at the venue, with three matches to be played from Friday to Sunday.

The Southern Stars will meet world No.2 England on Saturday before facing India on Sunday. They're also scheduled to host Bangladesh in a World Cup clash at Manuka Oval on February 29.

Australian bowler Nicola Carey embraced the pledge of support from Canberra United and the Brumbies' Super W side, highlighting the capital's long-term backing of the women's game.

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"It's really cool to know you have support from all other codes," Carey said.

"Female sports has had a bit of struggle in the past and it's certainly getting better, especially with what you hear about soccer and AFL.

"We watch other female sports as well, there's plenty going on in the female space out there. So it's really cool when the girls get together and rally behind each other.

"It's nice when they can come down to support us and you never know, we might see a few of them in the crowd."

Football Federation Australia is working with the ACT government to schedule a Matildas match in the capital, while the Brumbies will host two men's and women's double-headers at Canberra Stadium.

The Brumbies will kick off their season against Western Australia at the venue on February 14, in what will be Garraway's first Super W outing as captain.

The 22-year-old scrumhalf says it's important for sportswomen to rally behind each other, especially when they share the same city.

"No matter what sport you're playing as a woman you have to put a lot on the line and make a lot of sacrifices to be able to play," Garraway said.

"It's important for us as sportswomen to support other teams and codes, I really hope we can all support the cricket here in Canberra.

"We also have the opportunity to play at home in Canberra this season, so it's great the community can come out and support local women playing sport."

Canberra United have historically drawn a strong crowd at McKellar Park in the W-League and have averaged 1335 spectators so far this season.

"Speaking from my experience, we always get a great crowd when we play at home," Orgill said.

"I'm sure it will be the same for cricket and for the Brumbies as well. It's awesome, there's nothing better than playing in Canberra."

T20I Tri-Series at Manuka Oval

Friday: India v England at 2.10pm

Saturday: Australia v England at 2pm

Sunday: Australia v England at 2pm