Rachel Trenaman
Tahlia Wilson
Courtney Webb
Charli Knott
Katie Mack
Nicole Faltum
Jintimani Kalita
Akshita Bhagat
Vaishnavi Sharma
Minnu Mani
Amandeep Kaur
Tanisha Singh
Dinesh Vrinda
Uma Chetry
Tejal Hasabnis
Anushka Sharma
Niki Prasad
Tayla Vlaeminck
Hayley Silver-Holmes
Sianna Ginger
Frankie Nicklin
Lilly Mills
The climax at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium was pure drama – Tanisha Singh struck a boundary on the final ball to seal a two‑run win for India A Women, turning a tense chase into a historic victory.
Match Summary
In a high‑octane One Day encounter on Friday, 25 September, the Australia A Women posted a formidable 362‑9 in their allotted 50 overs, powered largely by Courtney Webb’s blistering 95 off 92 balls. The innings saw solid contributions from Rachel Trenaman (29) and Tahlia Wilson (38), while Vaishnavi Sharma claimed 4 for 48 with the ball.
India A Women responded with a calculated chase, reaching 364‑6 in just 48.2 overs. Tanisha Singh’s 60 off 58 balls anchored the innings, supported by Dinesh Vrinda’s quick‑fire 34 off 31. The partnership between Singh and Vrinda steadied the ship after early wickets, and a late surge from the middle order pushed the total beyond the Australian total. The match ended with India A Women edging out their rivals by a slender two‑run margin.
Key Performances
Courtney Webb (Australia A Women) dazzled with a near‑century, scoring 95 runs off 92 deliveries, her elegant drives and powerful pulls keeping the scoreboard ticking. Vaishnavi Sharma was the pick of the bowlers for Australia, returning figures of 4/48 in her full ten‑over spell.
For India, Tanisha Singh was the star, crafting a composed 60 from 58 balls, mixing aggression with restraint. Dinesh Vrinda added a valuable 34, accelerating the chase in the death overs. Their partnership of 112 runs was the turning point that chased down the target.
Turning Points
The match swung on three pivotal moments. First, Webb’s 95 gave Australia a daunting total, but the early loss of wickets at 75/3 kept the pressure on. Second, Singh’s partnership with Vrinda after the fall of the fifth wicket (174/5) steadied the chase; Singh’s boundary on the 44th over shifted momentum back to India. Finally, the last two overs saw India need 20 runs; Vrinda’s aggressive 15‑run cameo, combined with a crucial single from the tail‑ender, forced the game into a nail‑biting finish where Singh’s final boundary clinched the win.
Series Implications
This thrilling victory narrows the head‑to‑head gap in the Australia A Women tour of India 2026, moving the series to a 2‑2 tie. India A Women now hold a psychological edge, having demonstrated composure under pressure. The win also boosts their confidence ahead of the upcoming limited‑overs fixtures, where a strong batting line‑up will be crucial.
Both sides will look to fine‑tune their strategies: Australia A Women may revisit their middle‑order stability, while India A Women will aim to build on the momentum generated by Singh’s innings. The next clash promises to be a decisive one, with the series likely to be decided in the final match.
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