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Vaishnavi, Prasad power India A to thumping win over Australia A

Vaishnavi picked up a match-haul of 9 for 110, while Prasad scored 91 and returned 7 for 77 in the game

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 12:42 PM
Vaishnavi, Prasad power India A to thumping win over Australia A
Key Things to Know
  • India A Women defeated Australia A Women by 281 runs in their unofficial Test in Mohali.
  • Niki Prasad earned Player of the Match honors after scoring 91 runs and taking seven total wickets.
  • Vaishnavi Sharma claimed nine wickets in the match, including 6 for 52 in the first innings.
The Story in 60 Seconds

India A Women secured a dominant 281-run victory over Australia A Women in their unofficial Test match in Mohali. Chasing a target of 446 runs on the third day, Australia A were bowled out for 164. Vaishnavi Sharma claimed a match haul of 9 for 110, while Niki Prasad earned Player of the Match honors for her pivotal all-round performance.

After setting a commanding target supported by second-innings contributions from Priya Punia and Anushka Sharma, India A dismantled the visitors' batting lineup. Australia A collapsed from 51 without loss to 56 for 5, before a 74-run stand between Tess Flintoff and Lilly Mills briefly delayed the defeat. Prasad claimed 5 for 50 to finish the match.

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