Australia A crush India A by 125 runs in first unofficial ODI

Puducherry: Nathan McSweeney and Mahli Beardman emerged because the architects of Australia A’s commanding 125-run victory over India A within the first unofficial ODI right here on Tuesday, with the guests exploiting a two-paced floor to go away the hosts bruised by the quick ball.

After Australia A had been lowered to 87-5, McSweeney stood tall, crafting a composed 123 off 135 balls to take the guests to 274. Will Sutherland (77) offered the right foil, with the pair stitching an important 141-run sixth-wicket partnership.

Suryansh Shedge was the standout bowler for the hosts, ending with 4-40.

Beardman (4-23), persistently touching 140kmph and above, took over from there, dismissing Sai Sudharsan and Devdutt Padikkal. Beardman struck once more quickly to take away Prabhsimran Singh for 17.

Ruturaj Gaikwad’s dismissal for 15 left India A struggling at 58-4. Rajat Patidar provided some resistance, however the wickets saved tumbling.

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.