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India has taken a 2-0 lead within the three-match sequence of the multi-format tour. Photo: X/@airnewsalerts
Following the win, achieved with only one ball to spare, India has taken a 2-0 lead within the three-match sequence of the multi-format tour. India A had misplaced the three-match T20 sequence 0-3.
Chasing a wholesome 265 for 9, constructed largely on Australian skipper Healy’s 87-ball 91, India have been in doldrums at 193 for 7 after dropping Yastika (66 off 71 balls) and Radha (60 off 78 balls).
But spin-bowling all-rounder Tanuja rose to event by batting responsibly for her 50 (57 balls) to style a combat again as India A received on the second-last ball of the match.
Left-arm spinner Tanuja cast a 68-run stand for the eighth wicket with Prema Rawat (32 not out), who has been sensible with the ball within the sequence, because the duo took it upon themselves to thwart the house staff’s problem.
The pair subdued their attacking intuition and centered on the large job readily available. They relied on fast working between the wickets, and progressively their partnership blossomed right into a match-winning stand.
Tanuja was unfortunate to be dismissed with the goal in sight. But Prema and pacer Titas Sadhu weathered the Australia A problem within the last over to attain the 5 valuable runs for victory.
India A had received the opening one-dayer on the identical venue by three wickets on Wednesday.
It was wicketkeeper-batter Yastika who displayed the intent to combat early on after she noticed opening accomplice Shafali Verma (4) and Dhara Gujjar (0) head again to the dressing room in fast succession.
It has been an underwhelming tour for Shafali, who hasn’t scored a half-century thus far within the ongoing sequence. The younger opener could be eyeing a spot within the squad for the upcoming Cricket World Cup later this 12 months in India and Sri Lanka, however her exhibiting on this sequence following some heart-warming efficiency within the just-concluded India’s tour of England might dent her possibilities.
Yastika performed with willpower as she crafted her innings with the assistance of 9 boundaries and strived to tug India out of hassle. While factor didn’t look too good at 83/4, she continued to plod, lastly departing within the twenty ninth over and leaving India A in a a lot better state of affairs at 151/5.
Skipper Radha Yadav, who shared a 68-run stand for the fifth wicket with Yastika, continued the nice work earlier than she too departed within the thirty ninth over, leaving India at 193/7 with fairly a little bit of distance to be lined.
But Tanuja and Prema’s decision lastly obtained India A over the road.
Earlier, Healy’s 91, studded with eight boundaries and three maximums, helped the hosts attain a wholesome 265/9.
Healy, for whom the sequence is essential as she could be main Australia’s marketing campaign within the upcoming Women’s Cricket World Cup within the Indian sub-continent, appears to be shaping up nicely for the worldwide occasion as she laid the inspiration for a aggressive whole, although she missed a century.
Her 58-run stand for the second wicket with Rachel Trenaman (24) after Australia A misplaced Tahlia Wilson put the hosts again on monitor. The veteran keeper-batter saved up the scoring tempo regardless of dropping companions on the different finish.
Healy’s departure within the thirtieth over got here as a giant setback because the hosts have been diminished to 155/5. But tempo bowling stalwart Kim Garth’s 41 on the again finish noticed the hosts put up a combating whole.
Brief scores:
Australia A: 265 for 9 in 50 overs (Alyssa Healy 91, Kim Garth 41 not out; Minnu Mani 3/46).
India A: 266 for 8 in 49.5 overs (Yastika Bhatia 66, Radha Yadav 60, Tanuja Kanwar 50, Prema Rawat 32 not out; Amy Edgar 2/55).
Published – August 15, 2025 02:05 pm IST
