In the 2nd T20 at New Chandigarh on September 15, 2026, Australia A Women secured a commanding 30-run victory over India A Women to showcase their clinical all-round dominance.
Australia A Women setting out to build a formidable platform was the theme of the opening exchanges. Openers Katie Mack and Rachel Trenaman constructed an impressive 75-run opening partnership, systematically dismantling the Indian bowling attack during the powerplay and beyond. Trenaman struck a lively 37 off 25 balls—including 5 fours and a six—before Niki Prasad provided India A’s initial breakthrough by bowling her in the 9th over (8.6 overs).
Charli Knott then joined the unbeaten Mack, adding 38 runs for the second wicket to maintain the strong run rate. Knott chipped in with a brisk 26 off 20 balls (3 fours, 1 six) until Prasad trapped her lbw in the 14th over (13.6 overs) at 113/2. Anika Learoyd provided late-overs firepower, smashing 24* off just 16 balls with 2 sixes in an unbroken 65-run partnership alongside Mack. Mack remained the cornerstone of the innings, anchoring the side with a sublime 83* off 60 deliveries, laced with 11 boundaries.
The Indian bowling unit struggled for consistent breakthroughs under pressure. Niki Prasad proved to be the sole wicket-taker, capturing 2 for 41 in her 4 overs. While Jintimani Kalita (0/21 in 3 overs) and Tanuja Kanwar (0/29 in 4 overs) kept things relatively tidy, Sayali Satghare (0/35 in 4 overs), Minnu Mani (0/39 in 4 overs), and Shabnam Shakil (0/13 in 1 over) were unable to stem the flow of boundaries, allowing Australia A Women to close their innings at 178/2 in 20 overs (aided by 8 extras: 1 nb, 7 w).
Chasing a target of 179 runs, India A Women stumbled early and struggled to build partnerships against a disciplined Australian attack. Tess Flintoff struck in the 2nd over, cleaning up Dinesh Vrinda for just 1 (1-9, 1.5 overs). Milly Illingworth soon removed keeper-batter Shipra Giri (13 off 18 balls) caught by Flintoff at 3-29 (4.4 overs), right after Frankie Nicklin dismissed Sujata Dey for 8 (2-25, 3.6 overs). Nicklin added another wicket by removing Tejal Hasabnis for 6 (4-52, 7.3 overs), and captain Anushka Sharma fell shortly after for 11 off 12 balls, caught off Hayley Silver-Holmes to leave India A reeling at 5-54 in the 9th over.
Minnu Mani and Niki Prasad attempted a rescue act, putting together a 53-run partnership for the sixth wicket to bring some stability. Mani chipped in with a patient 16 off 25 balls before Illingworth broke the stand, getting her caught by Nicklin at 6-107 (15.5 overs). Prasad continued her lone fightback, compiling a brilliant, counter-attacking half-century of 54* off 31 balls, featuring 6 fours and 2 sixes. Tanuja Kanwar offered handy support with a quickfire 16 off 12 balls before being caught off Tayla Vlaeminck at 7-142 (19.1 overs). Satghare remained unbeaten on 3 off 3 balls alongside Prasad as India A finished their 20 overs at 148/7 (boosted by 20 extras: 1 b, 7 lb, 1 nb, 11 w), falling short by 30 runs.
Every bowler in Australia A’s attack made key contributions to defend the score. Milly Illingworth delivered a standout spell, taking 2 for 13 in 3 overs, well-supported by Frankie Nicklin who claimed 2 for 36 in 4 overs. Hayley Silver-Holmes was exceptionally economical with figures of 1 for 15 in 3 overs, while Tess Flintoff (1 for 24 in 3 overs) and Tayla Vlaeminck (1 for 31 in 4 overs) applied early and late pressure. Charli Knott also bowled tightly, returning 0 for 21 in her 3 overs to help wrap up a comprehensive win.
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