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Australia A ram home advantage as WA bowlers fire

An exceptional bowling display has Australia A in the box seat to take the second four-dayer

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 11:55 AM
Australia A ram home advantage as WA bowlers fire
Key Things to Know
  • Australia A established a dominant position over India A on day three following strong bowling displays by Western Australia pair Jhye Richardson and Corey Rocchiccioli.
  • Richardson and Rocchiccioli claimed three wickets each as India A were bowled out for 167 in their first innings.
  • Captain Peter Handscomb declared Australia A's second innings at 4-173, with Jason Sangha top-scoring on 44 not out.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Western Australia bowlers Jhye Richardson and Corey Rocchiccioli took three wickets each to help dismiss India A for 167 on day three in Puducherry. Australia A captain Peter Handscomb later declared their second innings at 4-173, setting the hosts a target of 365. India A finished the penultimate day at 1-28, needing a further 337 runs for victory.

Key contributions in Australia A's second innings came from Jason Sangha, who made an unbeaten 44, alongside Sam Konstas with 40 and Nathan McSweeney with 36. Off-spinner Todd Murphy struck late in the final session, dismissing India A opener Sai Sudharsan to tighten the visitors' grip on the contest.

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