India A defeats Australia A by 49 runs in unofficial ODI

India A defeated Australia A by 49 runs in the third and final unofficial One Day International (ODI) match held in Puducherry. Despite the victory, Australia A secured the series with a 2-1 win.

India A posted a total of 275 runs after being rescued from a difficult position of 159 for six. Suryansh Shedge top-scored with 66 runs off 60 balls, supported by Vipraj Nigam, who contributed 40 runs in an 85-run partnership for the seventh wicket. Earlier, openers Priyansh Arya (49) and Prabhsimran Singh (39) provided a strong start with an 83-run opening stand.

In response, Australia A reached 82 for one following a steady start by Josh Phillips (56) and Liam Scott (26). However, the Indian bowling attack, led by Gurjapneet Singh, triggered a collapse. Australia A lost their final seven wickets for just 86 runs, eventually being bowled out for 226. Gurjapneet Singh claimed three wickets, while Yash Thakur and Nishant Sindhu took two wickets each.