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India A's bowlers put up a valiant fightback on the second day of the unofficial one-off women's Test against Australia A, but the hosts extended their overall lead to 192 runs.India A captain Minnu Mani completed her match haul of 10 wickets, but Kate Peterson's impressive 5/16 gave Australia a slender 28-run lead in the first innings. Resuming at 100/2, India A looked set to take a substantial lead, but Peterson's incisive bowling derailed their plans.Tejal Hasabnis (32) and Shweta Sehrawat (40) were the first to fall, triggering a collapse that saw India A lose five wickets for 27 runs. However, Sayali Satghare (21), Mani (17), and Mannat Kashyap (19) added 56 runs to deny Australia a larger lead.Mani then turned the tables with the ball, dismissing Georgia Voll and Charli Knott for ducks in consecutive overs. She also accounted for Nicole Faltum (16) and Tess Fintoo, leaving Australia A reeling at 0/4.Emma de Broughe held firm for the hosts, scoring a gritty 58 off 117 balls. Wicketkeeper Maddy Drake played a crucial role in Australia's recovery, hitting an unbeaten half-century (54 not out off 100 deliveries).Drake and Maitlan Brown (26 off 45) added 54 for the sixth wicket before Brown became Mani's tenth victim. At the end of play, Australia A were 164/7, with Drake and Darke at the crease.

Australia A extended their lead over India A on the second day of their four-day match on the Gold Coast, thanks to a gritty half-century from Maddy Darke.After dismissing India A for 184 in their first innings, Australia A lost two early wickets in their second innings. However, Darke steadied the ship with an unbeaten 54, adding 54 for the sixth wicket with Maitlan Brown.India A had resumed their first innings on 100 for 2, but Kate Peterson ran through the middle order, taking five wickets for just 16 runs. Tejal Hasabnis, Shweta Sehrawat, Sajana Sajeevan, Uma Chetry, and Raghvi Bist all fell to Peterson's bowling.Handy lower-order contributions from Sneh Rana (25) and Mansi Joshi (22) helped India A close in on Australia A's total, but they were eventually dismissed for 184.In their second innings, Australia A lost Georgia Voll and Charli Knott cheaply to Minnu Mani, who finished with match figures of 10 for 94. Nicole Faltum and Tess Flintoff also fell cheaply, but Darke and Emma de Broughe (58) put together a half-century partnership to stretch the lead towards 200.De Broughe was eventually dismissed by Priya Mishra, but Darke remained unbeaten to guide Australia A to 164 for 7 at stumps. The hosts now lead by 192 runs with three days remaining in the match.

India A's spinners, Minnu Mani and Priya Mishra, put on a dominant performance on the opening day of the four-day match against Australia A in Gold Coast, sharing nine wickets to restrict the hosts to 212.Australia A, opting to bat first, made a promising start with openers Emma de Broughe and Georgia Voll. However, Mishra's introduction in the 13th over proved pivotal as she dismissed de Broughe with a wrong'un. Mani then joined the party, trapping Australia A captain Charlie Knott in front.Voll played a fluent innings, scoring 71 off 95 balls, but was eventually caught behind off Mannat Kashyap. Mishra and Mani continued to bowl with discipline, picking up regular wickets on a surface that was not as spin-friendly as expected.Kate Peterson and Grace Parsons showed patience and used the crease well against the spinners, adding 60 runs for the ninth wicket. However, Mani broke the stand by trapping Parsons lbw, while Mishra's wrong'un accounted for Peterson.In reply, India A lost Priya Punia early to a short ball from Maitlan Brown. Shubha looked at ease against the fast bowlers but was trapped lbw by Peterson. Shweta Sehrawat and Tejal Hasabnis then steadied the innings, adding an unbroken 53-run stand for the third wicket.Sehrawat, who finished the day unbeaten on 40, looked increasingly comfortable as the innings progressed. Hasabnis, with 31 not out, provided solid support. India A ended the day on 100 for 2, trailing Australia A by 112 runs.

India A registered a resounding 172-run victory over Australia A in the third and final one-day international in Mackay, Australia, on Sunday. The triumph marked India A's first win of their tour and prevented a series sweep by the hosts.Legspinner Priya Mishra, making her debut in the series, played a pivotal role in India A's victory. She claimed a five-wicket haul, bowling out Australia A for a paltry 72 runs. The Australian side was dismissed within 23 overs, losing their last eight wickets for just 24 runs.India A, batting first, posted a competitive total of 243 for 9. Tejal Hasabnis (50) and Raghvi Bist (53) shared a crucial 104-run partnership for the fourth wicket, lifting India A from a precarious 43 for 3. Sajeevan Sajana and captain Minnu Mani also made valuable contributions down the order.Australia A's chase got off to a disastrous start as S Yashasri dismissed opener Charli Knott for 11 in the fourth over. Meghna Singh then removed captain Tahlia McGrath in the following over. Mishra took over from there, bowling out Maddy Darke, Nicole Faltum, Tess Flintoff, Kate Peterson, and Hancock in quick succession.Mishra's impressive performance earned her figures of 5 for 14 in her five overs. She was ably supported by Yashasri, who finished with 2 for 19, and Singh, who claimed 2 for 21.Despite the loss, Australia A won the series 2-1, having also clinched the T20 series 3-0. The two sides will now face off in an unofficial Test match from August 22.

Australia A's dominant performance continued in the second one-day international against India A, securing an eight-wicket victory in Mackay. Led by Maddy Darke's unbeaten century and Katie Mack's half-century, Australia A chased down India A's total of 219 with ease, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.India A's innings got off to a shaky start as Tayla Vlaeminck dismissed Priya Punia early on. Nicola Hancock and Charli Knott then chipped away at the Indian batting lineup, removing Shweta Sehrawat and Shubha Satheesh respectively. Raghvi Bist and Tejal Hasabnis provided some resistance with a 124-run partnership, but their efforts were cut short by Parsons and Knott.Parsons dismissed Hasabnis for 63, while Knott had Minnu Mani caught behind. Shipra Giri and Bist attempted to rebuild the innings, but Bist's run-out in the 45th over triggered a collapse. Maitlan Brown cleaned up the tail with a triple-wicket maiden over, bowling out India A for 219 in 48 overs.Australia A's chase began aggressively, with Mack and Darke capitalizing on loose deliveries from Soppadhandi Yashasri and Sayali Satghare. Mack reached her half-century in the 16th over, while Darke followed suit in the 21st. Satghare eventually dismissed Mack for 68, but Darke continued to anchor the innings.Darke's 38-run partnership with Knott kept the asking rate under control, and Tahlia McGrath's quickfire cameo of 24 runs off 15 balls extinguished any hopes of an Indian comeback. Darke completed her century in the 37th over, and she and McGrath remained unbeaten to guide Australia A to victory with 58 balls to spare.The victory extends Australia A's dominance over India A, having also swept the T20I series 3-0. The two teams will face off in the final ODI on Monday at the Gold Coast, where Australia A will aim to complete a clean sweep.

Australia A emerged victorious in the first one-day match against India A in Mackay, securing a four-wicket triumph thanks to a superb century from Katie Mack.Mack's masterful 129 off 106 deliveries anchored Australia A's chase, guiding them to a comfortable victory despite a late flurry of wickets. She forged crucial partnerships with Maddy Darke (50), Charli Knott (65), and Tahlia McGrath (56), who continued her impressive form from the T20 series.India A, batting first, faced early setbacks as Nicola Hancock dismissed Shweta Sehrawat and Priya Punia cheaply. Raghvi Bist played a pivotal role in rebuilding the innings, anchoring three consecutive partnerships of 55, 52, and 68. However, Grace Parsons' sharp leg-break removed Tejal Hasabnis for 53, and Maitlan Brown's late heroics, including three wickets in the final over, restricted India A to 249 for 9.Mack's century, coupled with McGrath's half-century, ensured Australia A never faced significant pressure during their chase. They reached the target with five balls to spare, despite losing wickets in quick succession towards the end.The victory extends Australia A's dominance over India A, having swept the T20 series 3-0. The two teams will face off in two more one-day matches in Mackay before a four-day match on the Gold Coast next week.

Australia A's Tahlia McGrath led her team to a comprehensive 3-0 series whitewash over India A in the third and final T20 match, with a blistering 22-ball 51* that propelled her side to a seven-wicket victory.India A, batting first, struggled to post a competitive total, managing only 120 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs. Tayla Vlaeminck, returning to the Australia A lineup, made an immediate impact, dismissing Shubha Satheesh for a duck in the first over.The Indian top and middle order failed to capitalize on the opportunity, with Priya Punia, Shweta Sehrawat, and Tanuja Kanwar all falling cheaply. Kiran Navgire and captain Minnu Mani provided some resistance with a 57-run partnership, but their efforts were not enough to lift India A to a challenging score.In response, Australia A's chase got off to a flying start thanks to Grace Wilson's aggressive approach. She struck two boundaries in the opening over and continued to punish the Indian bowlers, hitting two fours and a six off Tanuja Kanwar.Despite the loss of Katie Mack and Wilson, McGrath took control of the innings, hitting boundaries at will. She targeted Kanwar, Meghna Singh, and Mannat Kashyap, smashing eight fours and two sixes in her match-winning knock.McGrath's aggressive batting ensured that Australia A reached their target with ease, completing the series whitewash in style.

Australia A's depth was on full display as they clinched the T20 series against India A with an emphatic eight-wicket victory. Legspinner Grace Parsons and quick Nicola Hancock, both making their Australia A debuts, played pivotal roles in the triumph.Parsons, a 20-year-old Brisbane Heat WBBL squad member, made a stunning T20 debut, claiming four wickets for just 30 runs in her eight overs. She dismissed India A's top-scorer Priya Punia (29) and wrapped up her spell with two wickets in three balls.Hancock, a late addition to the squad, also impressed, taking the first wicket and conceding only 14 runs from her three overs. Her dismissal of Shweta Sehrawat, caught by Nicole Faltum, set the tone for India A's struggles.India A's batting faltered, losing wickets at regular intervals. They lost three wickets for just 10 runs between the 11th and 13th overs, failing to build any momentum.Australia A's chase was controlled by Tahlia Wilson, who scored her second consecutive half-century. Captain Tahlia McGrath, who had been dismissed for a duck in the first match, provided support with a flurry of boundaries. The pair put on an unbroken 69-run stand to seal the victory with ten deliveries to spare.Parsons and Hancock's impressive debuts highlight the depth of talent available to Australia A. Their performances, along with Wilson's consistent batting, have given the team a strong foundation for the future.

Australia A emerged victorious in the first T20 match of India A's multiformat tour, securing a hard-fought five-run victory at Allan Border Field.Tahlia Wilson's blistering half-century (50 off 33) laid the foundation for Australia A's innings. She shared a 74-run opening stand with Katie Mack (39), but India A's left-arm spinner Saika Ishaque triggered a collapse, claiming three wickets in quick succession.Despite losing wickets, Nicole Faltum and Maddy Darke provided a late surge, adding 31 runs off the final two overs to propel Australia A to 163 for 5.In response, India A's chase was anchored by Priya Punia's superb innings of 76 off 50 deliveries. She struck seven fours and three sixes, including two in three balls against Charli Knott. However, the required run rate proved elusive, and India A fell short by five runs.Tanuja Kanwar (27) provided support to Punia, but her dismissal by Faltum proved crucial. Left-arm spinner Sophie Day impressed with her economical spell, conceding just 19 runs from her four overs.With 28 runs coming off the 18th and 19th overs, India A entered the last over needing 16. Captain Tahlia McGrath defended the target despite conceding a boundary to Sayali Satghare.The teams will face off again in the second T20 match on Friday at Allan Border Field, followed by the final T20 on Sunday. Three ODIs will then be played in Mackay next week, concluding with a four-day game on the Gold Coast.