Match No. 3 of the unofficial T20 series between Australia A Women and India A Women marks the final chapter of the India A tour of Australia. The tour opened with a hard-fought first match, where Australia A Women edged ahead by 13 runs. Posting 137 on the board, the hosts applied consistent pressure with the ball, eventually restricting India A Women to 124.
With the second T20I currently underway, both sides will already have their eyes set on the series decider. Australia A will aim to finish the tour on a high, while India A will look to bounce back and level the series before heading home.
Head-to-Head Record
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Matches played: 35
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Australia won: 26
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India won: 7
Australia A Women have historically dominated this rivalry, winning 26 of the 35 encounters. India A Women, with just 7 wins, have often found themselves chasing momentum. The hosts’ consistency with both bat and ball has kept them ahead in most contests, though India have produced flashes of brilliance capable of turning the tide.
Series Opener Recap
In the series opener, Australia A Women claimed a hard-fought 13-run victory. Batting first, they posted 137, building their innings steadily before defending the total with disciplined bowling. Anika Learoyd anchored the innings with a half-century of 50, while Prema Rawat bowled superbly for India A, taking 3/15 to prevent the hosts from crossing 150.
India A Women fought back but fell short, finishing on 124. Uma Chetry provided 31 at the top of the order, and later Raghvi Bist added 33, but the lower order failed to contribute enough to secure a win. The result gave Australia A early control in the three-match series and set the tone for a competitive finale.
3rd T20 Match Details
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Fixture: Australia A Women vs India A Women, 3rd T20
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Venue: Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay
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Date: Sunday, 10th August 2025
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Time: 1:30 PM IST
Squads
Australia A Women’s Cricket Team
Nicole Faltum (C), Tahlia Wilson (VC), Lauren Cheatle, Amy Edgar, Tess Flintoff, Kim Garth, Sianna Ginger, Lucy Hamilton, Alyssa Healy, Anika Learoyd, Madeline Penna, Rachel Trenaman, Courtney Webb
India A Women’s Cricket Team
Radha Yadav (C), Minnu Mani (VC), Shafali Verma, D. Vrinda, Sajana Sajeevan, Uma Chetry (WK), Raghvi Bist, Prema Rawat, Nandini Kashyap (WK), Tanuja Kanwer, Joshita VJ, Shabnam Shakeel, Saima Thakor, Titas Sadhu, Dhara Gujjar
Fixtures Recap
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Thursday, 07 Aug 2025: 1st T20 – India A vs Australia A – Australia A won by 13 runs
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Saturday, 09 Aug 2025: 2nd T20 – India A vs Australia A
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Sunday, 10 Aug 2025: 3rd T20 – India A vs Australia A
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