India A are hosting Australia A for an all-format series that includes a three-match T20 series followed by a three-match One Day series and a one-off Test match from 12th September to 2nd October 2026.
India A skipper Anushka Sharma won the toss and opted to bat first against Nicole Faltum-led Australia A in the 1st T20 at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh, on 12th September 2026. The Indian batters struggled to infuse momentum into the innings as they kept losing wickets at regular intervals. As a result, the home side were eventually bundled out for 117, with an over to spare.
A 19-run stand between Tanuja Kanwar and Minnu Mani for the 7th wicket, alongside another 19-run stand for the 8th wicket featuring Sayali Sarghare (16* off 22 balls), were the highest partnerships in the innings for the home side. Minnu Mani (23 off 14 balls), Tejal Hasabnis (22 off 15 balls), wicket-keeper batter Shipra Giri (17 off 15 balls), and Tanuja Kanwar (12 off 14 balls) were the top performers with the bat for India. The innings had 7 extras.
Tess Flintoff (4-0-13-4), Sianna Ginger (3-0-17-2), Milly Illingworth (3-0-18-2) and Charli Knott (3-0-13-1) were the top performers with the ball for Australia A.
Chasing a target of 118, Australia A got over the line with 6 wickets in hand and 6 overs to spare to take a 1-0 lead in the series. The 43-run stand for the 3rd wicket between Charli Knott (18 off 15 balls) and Katie Mack (35 off 23 balls) was the highest partnership of the run chase. Anika Learoyd (33* off 19 balls) fireworks powered the visitors over the line in the run chase with an unbeaten 22-run stand for the 5th wicket alongside skipper and wicket-keeper batter Nicole Faltum (2* off 2 balls). Tahlia Wilson (22 off 15 balls) played her part with the bat for Australia A.
The Indian bowlers were super disciplined as they did not concede even a single extra in their defence. Skipper Anushka Sharma (2-0-14-2) proved to be the golden arm with the ball for India A. Jintimani Kalita (2-0-14-1), Minnu Mani (2-0-13-0) and Sayali Satghare (2-0-11-0) were impressive with the ball for her side.
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