Australia A Defeats India A by 69 Runs to Seal One-Day Series
· Sports · Sportstar, Indian Express, Times of India
Australia A secured a 69-run victory over India A in the second one-day match at the Cricket Association Pondicherry Siechem Ground in Puducherry on Friday. Sam Konstas and Josh Philippe anchored the Australian innings with a 101-run second-wicket partnership, guiding the visitors to a total of 275. Konstas registered his maiden List A half-century before falling for a top-edge, while Spencer Johnson led a hostile bowling spell. Rajat Patidar offered lone resistance for India A with a gritty 67 off 82 balls, but once he was dismissed, the lower order collapsed as the hosts were bowled out for 206. The defeat handed Australia A an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.
Why it matters
The defeat leaves India A trailing 2-0 in the series, highlighting persistent vulnerabilities against disciplined bowling attacks and short-pitched deliveries.
Read the original report — Sportstar
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