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Radha Yadav took 3-45, while Yastika Bhatia and Shafali Verma’s 77-run stand led India A to a three-wicket win over Australia A in the first 50-over game at Ian Healy Oval.
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India A beat Australia A in 1st 50-over game [BCCI Women / X]
Captain Radha Yadav impressed with the ball, taking 3-45, before Yastika Bhatia and Shafali Verma’s 77-run opening stand set up India A’s three-wicket win over Australia A in the first 50-over game at the Ian Healy Oval on Wednesday.
Opting to bowl first, India A showcased an improved bowling performance, dismissing Australia A for 214 in 47.5 overs. Besides Radha, Minnu Mani and Titas Sadhu claimed two wickets each. During the chase, Yastika scored a solid 59 off 70 balls, while Shafali made 36 off 31 balls. Their 77-run opening stand came in just 10.4 overs.
Despite a late stumble, Raghvi Bist guided the chase with an unbeaten 25, ensuring India A’s victory with eight overs to spare. Electing to bat first, Australia A faced early setbacks with Tahlia Wilson and Alyssa Healy falling in the first ten overs. Their troubles compounded when Tahlia McGrath was dismissed in the 12th over.
Rachel Trenaman and Anika Learoyd then forged a 63-run stand for the fourth wicket, before Trenaman was run out for 51 by Dhara Gujjar. Anika held her ground to remain unbeaten on 92 off 90 balls, hitting eight fours and a six, but Australia A couldn’t complete their full quota of overs.
In the chase, Shafali displayed her quick-scoring prowess, making 36 as she aims for a spot in India’s squad for the Women’s ODI World Cup. Yastika, who has had limited game time with the main team, showcased her effortless batting, hitting seven fours before being bowled by Kim Garth.
Just when it seemed India A might falter again due to a collapse, Raghvi kept her composure to secure the visitors’ first win of the multi-format tour. The second 50-over game between the two teams will take place at the same venue on Friday.
Brief Scores: Australia ‘A’ 214 in 47.5 overs (Anika Learoyd 92 not out, Rachel Trenaman 51; Radha Yadav 3-45, Titas Sadhu 2-37) lost to India ‘A’ 215/7 in 42 overs (Yastika Bhatia 59, Shafali Verma 36; Lucy Hamilton 2-36, Ella Hayward 2-46) by three wickets
(With IANS Inputs)
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