IND-A vs AUS-A 2nd One-Day: Konstas, Philippe Lead Aussies to Win, Patidar’s Resistance Goes in Vain
- On Friday, October 9, 2026, Australia A beat India A by 69 runs at the Cricket Association Pondicherry Siechem Ground, securing an unassailable 2-0 series lead.
- Australia A posted 275 all out, powered by aggressive half-centuries from Sam Konstas and Josh Philippe , who shared a 101-run partnership for the second wicket.
- India A's chase collapsed early, falling to 30 for three in the ninth over; Rajat Patidar's 67 off 82 balls proved insufficient as Spencer Johnson's three-wicket haul dismantled the lineup.
- Top batters Devdutt Padikkal, Sai Sudharsan, and Ruturaj Gaikwad failed for the second consecutive match, leaving Patidar's 82-ball innings as India A's lone resistance in the 206-run total.
- With the series decided, Australia A aims to complete a sweep in the final match, demonstrating tactical superiority throughout the first two one-day fixtures in Puducherry.
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Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devdutt Padikkal, Sai Sudharsan Fail Again As India A Suffer Series Defeat Against Australia
Josh Philippe and Sam Konstas hit aggressive half-centuries and pacer Spencer Johnson struck crucial blows as Australia A beat India A by 69 runs in the second one-day match on Friday.
Patidar's fifty in vain as Australia A beat India A again
Australia A defeated India A by 69 runs in the second one-day match in Puducherry, securing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Aggressive half-centuries from Josh Philippe and Sam Konstas, along with crucial wickets from pacer Spencer Johnson, led Australia A to victory, while India A's top order struggled.
IND A vs AUS A, 2nd Unofficial ODI: Top-order collapse costs India A as Australia A seal series with game to spare
Australia A claimed a convincing 69-run win against India A in the pivotal second one-day encounter, taking a 2-0 lead in the series. Contributions from Josh Philippe and Sam Konstas, both scoring half-centuries, led Australia A to 275 runs. Meanwhile, India A floundered, with Rajat Patidar managing 67 runs as the team crumbled to 206 all out, indicating the need for tactical refinements in upcoming games.
IND-A vs AUS-A 2nd One-Day: Konstas, Philippe lead Aussies to win, Patidar’s resistance goes in vain
The 101-run second wicket stand between Sam Konstas and Josh Philippe helped Australia put 275 on the board before Spencer Johnson led a hostile effort with the ball to leave India 69 runs short.
The Australia A team, which is touring India, has made a splash in the ODI series. They defeated the hosts to clinch the three-match ODI series with one match to spare.
India A Suffer Humiliating Defeat in 2nd Unofficial ODI Lose Series to Australia A
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