Minnu Mani's 88* Leads India A to 4-Wicket Win Over Australia A in Mohali
· Sports · Sportstar, ESPNCricinfo
India A defeated Australia A by four wickets in the third one-day match at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on September 26, 2026, clinching the series 2-1. Minnu Mani scored an unbeaten 88 off 46 balls, while Nikki Prasad contributed 76 off 71 balls in the chase of 363. Australia A had posted 362/9 in their 50 overs, powered by Charlie Knott's 109 and Courtney Webb's 95. Vaishnavi Sharma and Nikki Prasad were India's top bowlers with figures of 4/48 and 4/84 respectively. The victory marks India A's continued dominance in bilateral A-series matches, having won similar contests against England A and Australia A in 2025 and 2026. A multi-day red-ball fixture will conclude the tour at the same venue from September 29 to October 2, 2026.
Why it matters
The win reinforces India A's strength in limited-overs cricket and provides momentum ahead of the upcoming red-ball match. It highlights the growing depth in India's women's cricket pipeline, with players like Minnu Mani and Nikki Prasad delivering under pressure.
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