India A Women turned the tables in the 50-over format after a rough T20 leg, pulling off a clinical four-wicket victory in the opening One-Day match. Chasing a tricky target of 236, India found themselves under early pressure after slipping to 46 for 3, but the ship was steadied by a match-defining 126-run stand between Tejal Hasabnis and Anushka Sharma. Hasabnis set the pace with an aggressive 82-ball 81, laced with six maximums, while Sharma provided calm support with a fluent 55. Earlier, the Indian bowling effort kept Australia A to 235, breaking a dangerous 81-run opening stand between Tahlia Wilson and Rachel Trenaman, thanks to disciplined spells from Vaishnavi Sharma and Raghavi Bisht.
Squads:
India A Women’s Cricket Team
Yastika Bhatia (C), Anushka Sharma (VC), Akshita Bhagat, Uma Chetry, Tejal Hasabnis, Jintimani Kalita, Amandeep Kaur, Minnu Mani, Niki Prasad, Priya Punia, Sayali Satghare, Shabnam Shakil, Tanisha Singh, Vaishnavi Sharma, Dinesh Vrinda
Australia A Women’s Cricket Team
Darcie Brown, Nicole Faltum, Tess Flintoff, Sianna Ginger, Milly Illingworth, Charli Knott, Anika Learoyd, Katie Mack, Lilly Mills, Frankie Nicklin, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Rachel Trenaman, Tayla Vlaeminck, Courtney Webb, Tahlia Wilson
Players to watch out:
Tejal Hasabnis
Tejal Hasabnis played a crucial knock for India A, leading the run charts with an impressive 81 runs from 82 balls. Batting at a lively strike rate of 98.78, she anchored the innings beautifully while showing plenty of intent. Her inning included 5 fours and 6 maximums, making her performance both impactful and entertaining.
Nikki Prasad
Nikki Prasad delivered an outstanding, highly economical spell with the ball to top the bowling stats. Across her 8.3 overs, she conceded just 28 runs and picked up 3 crucial wickets. Maintaining a miserly economy rate of 3.29 and a sharp strike rate of 17.00, she kept the opposition batters under tight control throughout.
Tahlia Wilson
Tahlia Wilson set a strong foundation for Australia A at the top of the order with a well-constructed 48 runs off 53 deliveries. Scoring at a healthy strike rate of 90.56, she found the boundary 8 times without taking unnecessary risks. Her solid focus made her the stand-out run-scorer for her team in this outing.
Tess Flintoff
Tess Flintoff led the attack effectively for Australia A, picking up 2 key wickets while giving away 35 runs. She bowled 7 overs, including a maiden, maintaining a solid economy rate of 5.00. Her steady discipline and a bowling strike rate of 21.00 provided much-needed breakthroughs for her side.
Pitch:
The I.S. Bindra PCA Stadium pitch offers early bounce and seam movement for fast bowlers before turning into a batter’s paradise with true carry. As the game wears on, evening dew often makes gripping the ball tough for spinners, giving a clear edge to the team chasing.
Weather:
Clear, warm sunshine will dominate the day with comfortable conditions, cooling down smoothly into the evening. Light winds and clear skies ensure zero threat of rain interrupt play.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Darcie Brown, Nicole Faltum, Tess Flintoff, Sianna Ginger, Milly Illingworth, Charli Knott, Yastika Bhatia, Anushka Sharma, Akshita Bhagat, Uma Chetry, Tejal Hasabnis
Match Details:
Date – September 23, 2026
Time – 9:00 AM IST
Venue – I.S. Bindra Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali
Broadcast – BCCI, Cricket.com.au
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