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India A Women Clinch Unofficial ODI Series With Last-Ball Victory in Brisbane

The thrilling chase spotlights India A’s spin-led strength, leaving selectors to assess fringe talent before the tour concludes.

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India A beat Australia A by 2 wickets on Friday. Courtesy: BCCI Women
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Overview

  • India A secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match unofficial ODI series by chasing 266 with one ball to spare in the second match at Ian Healy Oval.
  • Australia A set a challenging target of 265/9 thanks to Alyssa Healy’s 91, while Minnu Mani led India A’s bowling with three wickets.
  • Yastika Bhatia (66) and captain Radha Yadav (60) laid the foundation before Tanuja Kanwar (50) and Prema Rawat (32 not out) forged a 68-run eighth-wicket stand to seal the win.
  • India A’s spin attack, marshaled by Radha Yadav and backed by Minnu Mani, repeatedly exploited Australia A’s vulnerability to slow bowling.
  • The tour concludes with one dead-rubber ODI and a four-day match, with performances set to influence selection ahead of the next ICC cycle.