Australia A emerged victorious in the unofficial women’s Test match against India A, securing a convincing 45-run win. The match, played on Sunday, witnessed a dominant bowling performance from the Australian side, led by Tess Flintoff and Charli Knott, who both claimed three crucial wickets each.
Chasing a target of 289 runs, India A found themselves on the back foot from the outset. The visitors were bundled out for 243 runs, unable to overcome the early pressure exerted by the Australian bowlers. Flintoff’s incisive bowling proved particularly effective, as she dismissed both Raghvi Bist and Uma Chetry, who had been instrumental in India A’s overnight fightback.
India A’s resistance was further hampered by the spin attack of Charli Knott, Grace Parsons, and Lilly Mills. These spinners orchestrated regular breakthroughs, leaving India A reeling at 149/6 at the end of day three. The visitor’s hope for a recovery was effectively quashed by the Australian bowlers, who continued their dominance in the fourth and final day of the match.
Despite a valiant effort from Sayali Satghare, who scored 21 runs off 36 balls, India A ultimately fell short of their target. The match serves as a testament to the talent and skill displayed by the Australian bowlers, particularly Flintoff and Knott, who played a pivotal role in securing their team’s victory.
