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149-10(31.4)
Australia A won by 125 runs 🏆
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(48.2)274-10
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The two sides now move to the second unofficial ODI, again in Puducherry, on Friday, October 9, with the match scheduled to begin at 9 AM IST. India A will be desperate to respond and level the series, while Australia A will look to carry this momentum and seal the series with another strong performance. Do tune in on October 9 for the second unofficial ODI between India A and Australia A.
So, Australia A finally opened their tour of India after losing the Test series, defeating India A by 125 runs in the first unofficial ODI in Puducherry. After being bowled out for 274 in 48.2 overs, Australia A looked in control throughout, with Nathan McSweeney anchoring the innings with a superb 123 off 135 balls and Will Sutherland adding a brisk 77 off 68 to drive a 141-run sixth-wicket partnership. India A's chase never really got going after losing three wickets inside the first four overs, and despite Rajat Patidar's 53 and Nishant Sindhu's 31, they were bowled out for just 149 in 32 overs. Mahli Beardman starred with four wickets, while Spencer Johnson and Mitchell Owen also chipped in, as Australia A's bowling attack completed a comprehensive victory.
Will Sutherland (Australia A Captain): "(On the partnership with Nathan McSweeney) It was good to bat with Nath. He took a lot of pressure off from me. Full credit to him for that unbelievable innings. Yeah it was lot of fun to bat with him.
(Happy with the way the pacers bowled?) Yes we have got a very good attack. I think the ball's speed was very high and that was exciting to watch. Mahli (Beardman) set the tone beautifully. He bowled at around 140 and it was nice. The other boys also bowled beautifully.
(Was there a game plan when you went to bat with McSweeney?) I think it was simple. We needed to bat time and probably it was about playing it in the ground. It was nice to bat with him. We ran well between the wickets and could have played a few more shots later on.
(Do you think 275 was enough?) Probably not to be honest. But yeah with our bowling attack, we came with good energy and the early wickets became the key. Obviously great effort from the boys.
(Great start to the series) Yes very good. Very happy."
(Happy with the way the pacers bowled?) Yes we have got a very good attack. I think the ball's speed was very high and that was exciting to watch. Mahli (Beardman) set the tone beautifully. He bowled at around 140 and it was nice. The other boys also bowled beautifully.
(Was there a game plan when you went to bat with McSweeney?) I think it was simple. We needed to bat time and probably it was about playing it in the ground. It was nice to bat with him. We ran well between the wickets and could have played a few more shots later on.
(Do you think 275 was enough?) Probably not to be honest. But yeah with our bowling attack, we came with good energy and the early wickets became the key. Obviously great effort from the boys.
(Great start to the series) Yes very good. Very happy."
Nathan McSweeney (POTM): "[On his partnership with Will Sutherland] Yeah, we were in a little bit of trouble early. Will played really well. We were able to get a score on the board and it ended up being enough. That was very pleasing.
[On the chat with Will Sutherland] Yeah, we just had the battle of a lot of time. Wickets were an issue. Run rate was not a problem. We just had to make sure we bat the 50 overs. We still left a few balls out there so yeah, I think we did really well. Hopefully, we play a little better in the next game and we can really accelerate the innings at the backend.
[On playing spin in India] Yeah, the spinners are obviously world class. In India as an Australia coming over, that is a huge challenge. I was just trying to use my feet. Sit a little bit deeper. Batting with Will, he is a lot taller than me, so we complement each other really well. It worked today and was very nice.
[Did playing 4-day cricket prior to the white ball stuff help in his knock today?] Yeah, definitely. Coming from Australia these are vastly different conditions. So to get a head start in the 4-day stuff was pleasing although I didn't play very well. So, it was nice to put those learnings to work and spend some time in the middle."
[On the chat with Will Sutherland] Yeah, we just had the battle of a lot of time. Wickets were an issue. Run rate was not a problem. We just had to make sure we bat the 50 overs. We still left a few balls out there so yeah, I think we did really well. Hopefully, we play a little better in the next game and we can really accelerate the innings at the backend.
[On playing spin in India] Yeah, the spinners are obviously world class. In India as an Australia coming over, that is a huge challenge. I was just trying to use my feet. Sit a little bit deeper. Batting with Will, he is a lot taller than me, so we complement each other really well. It worked today and was very nice.
[Did playing 4-day cricket prior to the white ball stuff help in his knock today?] Yeah, definitely. Coming from Australia these are vastly different conditions. So to get a head start in the 4-day stuff was pleasing although I didn't play very well. So, it was nice to put those learnings to work and spend some time in the middle."
Player of the Match: Nathan McSweeney
Ruturaj Gaikwad (India A Captain): (On the impact of losing wickets in the Powerplay) "Up front, yes, definitely. I think we lost three wickets in the Powerplay. That was a big setback, and after that, I think they just kept coming at us, bowled brilliant lengths and mixed the bouncers really well. So credit to them [Australia A], as they bowled really well up front.
(On the performance of the seamers) Yes, I felt it was a bit more difficult to score against the pacers than the spinners, and the wicket had a bit of assistance for the pacers. It was coming a bit too quick, and the bounce was odd as well. So I think our pacers bowled really well, and hopefully we'll take the confidence into the next one.
(On the target of 275) Yes, I felt it was a good score to chase. Had we not lost wickets in the Powerplay, I think we would have been in a good position to chase it. But as I said, credit to them - they bowled really well up front."
(On the performance of the seamers) Yes, I felt it was a bit more difficult to score against the pacers than the spinners, and the wicket had a bit of assistance for the pacers. It was coming a bit too quick, and the bounce was odd as well. So I think our pacers bowled really well, and hopefully we'll take the confidence into the next one.
(On the target of 275) Yes, I felt it was a good score to chase. Had we not lost wickets in the Powerplay, I think we would have been in a good position to chase it. But as I said, credit to them - they bowled really well up front."
Time for the Post-Match Presentations...
8:50 PM IST and Local Time: Australia A have completely outplayed India A in the first unofficial game of the ongoing three-match series. India A had rocked them early initially, but Nathan McSweeney's scintillating 123 and a fine supporting knock of 77 from Will Sutherland took Australia to 274. Then Mahli Beardman's opening spell demolished the Indian top order. Despite Rajat Patidar's counterattacking fifty, they fell short by a huge margin of 125 runs.
If there is anything has made the difference between India A and Australia A today, then it is keeping momentum. Both the teams lost early wickets, lost momentum in certain phases of the game, but Australia A did not lose a few small moments and thrived. Both the teams lost their first three wickets inside first five overs. Both lost half of their side within the first half of their innings, but India A did not have the pair of Nathan McSweeney and Will Sutherland. Sixth wicket stand of 141 runs went in the favour of Australia A and they posted a high score of 274 on the board. McSweeney was the stand-out batter for his 123 and was well assisted by Sutherland (77). In the chase, Mahli Beardman (4/23) ripped through the Indian top order and the hosts never recovered that jolt. India A looked good in patches, but lost set batters in Ruturaj Gaikwad, Nishant Sindhu to make things worse for them. Rajat Patidar's (53 off 51) resilience showed a glimmer of hope in the Indian camp, but his dismissal right after getting his half-century shattered it. India A were bundled out for a paltry total of 149. India A can be proud of Suryansh Shedge (4/40) and Yash Thakur's (3/47) efforts, but they will have to ponder about their batting.
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