Match Highlights

India A ended the three-match unofficial ODI series on a winning note after defeating Australia A by 49 runs at the Siechem Ground in Puducherry. Chasing 276, Australia A were bowled out for 226 in 46.2 overs.

After losing the first two ODIs, India A produced a strong all-round performance in the final match to avoid a series whitewash. Australia A won the series 2-1.

India A Innings: Shedge and Nigam Rescue the Team

India A were in trouble after slipping to 118 for 5. Priyansh Arya scored 49 off 45 balls, Prabhsimran Singh made 39 off 34 balls, and captain Ruturaj Gaikwad contributed 33 runs.

Suryansh Shedge then played a match-changing innings, scoring 66 runs from 60 balls. Vipraj Nigam supported him with 40 off 44 deliveries. The pair added a crucial 85-run stand for the seventh wicket and guided India A to 275.

Australia A Bowling Performance

Ben Dwarshuis and Will Sutherland took three wickets each for Australia A. Their disciplined bowling kept India A under pressure, but the late resistance from Shedge and Nigam proved decisive.

Australia A Chase: India A Bowlers Turn the Match

Australia A looked well placed at 177 for 3 during the chase. However, India A’s bowlers struck at regular intervals to trigger a collapse and eventually dismissed the visitors for 226.

Gurjapneet Singh was the standout bowler with three wickets, while Yash Thakur and Nishant Sindhu claimed two wickets each.

Key Performers

Series Result

Australia A won the three-match unofficial ODI series 2-1. They won the first ODI by 125 runs and the second by 69 runs, while India A bounced back to win the final match by 49 runs.

Key Takeaways

• India A avoided a 3-0 series defeat with a strong final-match win.
• Suryansh Shedge’s 66 off 60 balls was the backbone of India A’s total.
• Vipraj Nigam’s 40-run knock provided crucial lower-order stability.
• Gurjapneet Singh’s three-wicket spell proved decisive in the chase.
• Australia A won the series 2-1 despite losing the last ODI.

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