IND A vs AUS A: India A opened their unofficial ODI series against Australia A with an 171-run victory in Kanpur on Wednesday. Priyansh Arya (101) and captain Shreyas Iyer (110) scored centuries in a huge total, then there was a clinical bowling performance that sent Australia A for a mere 242 in 33.1 overs. India A took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series with this win.
Rain-Delayed Start, Explosive Comeback on Reserve Day
Following rain that washed out the Tuesday-scheduled match, the game shifted to the reserve day. Australia A won the toss and decided to field, but the move turned into a boomerang as India A batters took control from the beginning.
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Punjab Kings (PBKS) opening pair Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh, who impressed in tandem for PBKS in IPL 2025, provided India A with a fiery start. They added 135 runs from only 20.3 overs, which set up the stage for a massive total.
Arya blasted a smooth 101, while Shreyas Iyer dominated the middle overs with a captain’s score of 110, comprising 12 fours and 4 sixes, as he made his comeback to List A cricket following the Champions Trophy in March 2025.
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Riyan Parag contributed a valuable 67 runs, and Ayush Badoni scored a brisk 50, both hastening the innings in the latter overs.
Nishant Sindhu scored a late cameo, taking the total to 413/6 in 50 overs.
Australia A’s bowling labored throughout, with seven bowlers utilized and just Liam Scott being able to go for less than seven an over.
Australia A Collapse After Promising Start in IND A vs AUS A Clash
Pursuing a daunting 414, Australia A got off to a good start and were 116 for 1 in the 13th over. But the loss of Cooper Connolly set off a collapse, losing their remaining nine wickets for 126 runs to get bowled out for 242 in 33.1 overs.
Top Scorers for Australia A:
McKenzie Harvey: 68 off 62 balls
Will Sutherland (skipper): 50 off 33 balls
Despite of their aggressive run-scoring, the absence of partnerships in the middle and lower order proved expensive for Australia A.
India A Spin Assault Rules Middle Overs
India A’s spin bowling attack turned the game around after the powerplay:
Nishant Sindhu, Ravi Bishnoi, and Ayush Badoni split seven wickets between them to break the back of the Australian innings. Debutant Gurjapneet Singh, who was promoted into the team, impressed with 1 for 40 in 5 overs on debut in List A cricket.
Shreyas Iyer Steps in as Captain Amid Changes
Initially, Rajat Patidar had been appointed captain for the IND A vs AUS A ODI series, but with his Irani Cup commitments, Shreyas Iyer filled in. Iyer is on a break from red-ball cricket because of back injuries but remains active in white-ball cricket.
Tilak Varma to Join India A Team for Last Matches
India A will also be bolstered by the return of Tilak Varma, who was a vital player in India’s Asia Cup 2025 triumph. His inclusion will further bolster an already performing batting lineup for the next two ODIs.
What’s Next in the IND A vs AUS A ODI Series?
With India A leading 1-0 in the series, the two sides will face each other again for the second unofficial ODI, where Australia A would seek to rebound and even the series.
Major Takeaways from IND A vs AUS A 1st ODI
India A made 413/6 one of their best List A scores.
Shreyas Iyer welcomed back to action with a crushing 110.
Australia Bowled out for 242, losing with 16.5 overs to spare.
Spinners destroyed the middle overs for India A.
India A now have a 1-0 lead in the 3-match series.
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