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Australia A Women vs India A Women, Unofficial 2nd ODI

t20India A Women won by 2 wkts
Ian Healy Oval, Brisbane
15 Aug 2025, 5:00 am IST
Australia A Women won the toss, chose to bat
Winner: India A Women
Australia A Women Inning Score: 265 /9
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Tahlia Wilsonb titas sadhu8131061.54
Alyssa Healyc yastika bhatia b radha yadav918783104.6
Rachel Trenamanlbw b minnu mani24303080
Tahlia McGrathc prema rawat b tanuja kanwar15242062.5
Anika Learoydc prema rawat b minnu mani9220040.91
Nicole Faltumc radha yadav b saima thakor8131061.54
Ella Haywardb prema rawat28473059.57
Kim Garthnot out41454091.11
Amy Louise Edgarc saima thakor b minnu mani7610116.67
Georgia Prestwidgec minnu mani b saima thakor18902200
Darcie Brownnot out4400100
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Titas Sadhu60531028.8
Saima Thakor81302013.8
Minnu Mani101463024.6
Radha Yadav100561065.6
Prema Rawat90401014.4
Tanuja Kanwar70401005.7
India A Women Inning Score: 266 /8
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Yastika Bhatiab prestwidge66719092.96
Shafali Vermac tahlia mcgrath b kim garth4410100
Dhara Gujjarrun out06000
Tejal Hasabnisc tahlia wilson b amy edgar19293065.52
Raghvi Bistc ella hayward b amy edgar141230116.67
Radha Yadavc prestwidge b ella hayward60785176.92
Minnu Manic ella hayward b prestwidge370042.86
Tanuja Kanwarc tahlia mcgrath b ella hayward50573087.72
Prema Rawatnot out32333096.97
Titas Sadhunot out02000
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Darcie Brown100490064.9
Kim Garth100331013.3
Georgia Prestwidge100682066.8
Amy Louise Edgar100552005.5
Ella Hayward9.51572015.8

Match Summary

Australia A Women vs India A Women - Unofficial 2nd ODI

Date: August 14, 2025
Venue: Ian Healy Oval, Brisbane

Match Highlights

India A Women clinched a thrilling victory over Australia A Women by 2 wickets in a closely contested match. Alyssa Healy's explosive 91 for Australia A and Yastika Bhatia's steady 66 for India A were the standout batting performances. Minnu Mani's 3-wicket haul and Radha Yadav's all-round effort (60 runs and 1 wicket) were key contributions. Prema Rawat held her nerve with a crucial unbeaten 32 to guide India A to victory.


Match Summary

Key Performances:

  • Half-Centuries:
    • Alyssa Healy (91) for Australia A Women.
    • Yastika Bhatia (66), Radha Yadav (60), and Tanuja Kanwar (50) for India A Women.
  • Bowling Excellence:
    • Minnu Mani (3 wickets for 46 runs) was India's best bowler.
  • Interesting Contributions:
    • Prema Rawat’s unbeaten 32 runs under pressure sealed the win.
    • Georgia Prestwidge and Ella Hayward took crucial catches for Australia A.

Detailed Narrative

Australia A Women won the toss and elected to bat first. Alyssa Healy was the star for Australia A, smashing 91 runs off 87 balls, with 8 boundaries and 3 sixes, setting the tone for a competitive total of 265/9 in their 50 overs. She was well-supported by Kim Garth, who added a vital unbeaten 41 runs. However, the rest of the batting lineup struggled against India's disciplined bowling, with Minnu Mani picking up 3 wickets for 46 runs in her 10 overs. Saima Thakor also impressed with figures of 2/30.

India A Women started their chase steadily, with Yastika Bhatia anchoring the innings with a composed 66 off 71 balls, including 9 fours. Radha Yadav provided a crucial middle-order contribution, scoring 60 runs off 78 deliveries. Tanuja Kanwar's gritty 50 off 57 balls kept India in the hunt during the tense middle overs. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Prema Rawat's calm and composed unbeaten 32 off 33 balls helped India cross the finish line with just one ball to spare.

The Australian bowlers, led by Ella Hayward (2/57) and Amy Louise Edgar (2/55), tried to contain the Indian batters but could not prevent the inevitable. Georgia Prestwidge (2 wickets) and Kim Garth (1 wicket) also chipped in with breakthroughs.


Timeline of Key Events

Australia A Women's Innings:

  1. Tahlia Wilson (8) was bowled early by Titas Sadhu.
  2. Alyssa Healy dominated with 91 before being caught off Radha Yadav.
  3. Rachel Trenaman (24) and Kim Garth (41*) added valuable partnerships but lacked consistent support.
  4. Minnu Mani shone with 3 crucial wickets, including Rachel Trenaman and Amy Edgar.

India A Women's Chase:

  1. Yastika Bhatia anchored the innings with a fluent 66 before being bowled by Georgia Prestwidge.
  2. Radha Yadav and Tanuja Kanwar both scored half-centuries under pressure.
  3. Prema Rawat’s unbeaten 32 ensured India A sealed the win despite late drama.

Key Insights

  • Minnu Mani's Impact: Her 3 wickets, including the dismissal of Alyssa Healy, turned the tide in India A’s favor.
  • Radha Yadav's All-Round Contribution: Her 60 runs and 1 wicket played a pivotal role in India A's success.
  • Pressure Partnerships: The partnerships between Radha Yadav and Tanuja Kanwar, as well as Prema Rawat's finish, were instrumental in chasing down the target.
  • Alyssa Healy’s Heroics in Vain: Despite her 91, Australia A fell short due to lack of support from the lower order.

India A Women showcased great resilience and teamwork to emerge victorious in what was a thrilling contest, making it a memorable match at Ian Healy Oval.