Australia A clinch 125‑run triumph over India A in first unofficial ODI
PuduchERRY: Nathan McSweeney and Mahli Beardman emerged as the architects of Australia A’s commanding 125‑run victory over India A in Tuesday’s inaugural unofficial ODI, exploiting a fast, two‑pace surface to overwhelm the hosts on short ball.
After Australia A were reduced to 87‑5, McSweeney came in to craft a composed 123 off 135 deliveries, moving the visitors forward to 274. Will Sutherland contributed 77, and together the pair anchored a vital 141‑run sixth‑wicket partnership with Mahli Beardman.
Suryansh Shedge stood out for the hosts, dismissing Sai Sudharsan and Devdutt Padikkal and taking four wickets for 40. Mahli Beardman (4/23), regularly exceeding 140 km/h, regained control later, cutting Prabhsimran Singh for 17.
India A slid to 58/4 when Ruturaj Gaikwad was out for 15, and despite an effort from Rajat Patidar, the batting collapses tightened quickly.
SCORES: Australia A 274 in 48.2 overs (N McSweeney 123, W Sutherland 77; S Shedge 4‑40, Y Thakur 3‑47) beat India A 149 in 31.4 overs (R Patidar 53, N Sindhu 31; M Beardman 4‑23, S Johnson 2‑36) by 125 runs.
