The three-match unofficial ODI series between India-A and Australia-A has started in a splendid fashion. In the first encounter, India-A, under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer, asserted their dominance by defeating Australia-A by 171 runs.
Sports News: The India-A team has made an explosive start to the unofficial ODI series against Australia-A. In the first match played at Kanpur's Green Park Stadium, Team India, led by captain Shreyas Iyer, registered a magnificent 171-run victory. With this win, India-A has extended its dominance to the ODI series, following its success in the preceding Test series (1-0).
In the first match, young batsman Priyansh Arya and captain Shreyas Iyer were the shining stars. Both laid the foundation for the team's victory by scoring centuries. Priyansh played a magnificent innings of 101 runs, and Iyer scored 110 runs, propelling the team to a substantial total.
First ODI: India-A's Stellar Performance
In the first match, India-A delivered an outstanding performance in both batting and bowling. Young batsman Priyansh Arya scored a brilliant 101 runs, and captain Shreyas Iyer contributed a splendid 110 runs. This partnership propelled India-A to a formidable total, turning the tide of the match. The bowlers also performed exceptionally, easily defeating the Australian team by 171 runs, giving Team India a 1-0 lead in the series. This victory proved to be a confidence booster for India-A, following their success in the Test series.
When and Where will the Second ODI be Played?
The second unofficial ODI will commence on October 3rd at Green Park Stadium, Kanpur, starting at 1:30 PM. This match holds particular focus as the India-A team will be further strengthened by the inclusion of star players from Asia Cup 2025. Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, fast bowler Harshit Rana, and Arshdeep Singh will join India-A for this match. Their arrival will add significant depth to both the team's batting and bowling.
However, much to the disappointment of Indian cricket fans, live broadcast or live streaming of the second ODI will not be available. Star Sports holds the broadcasting rights for the domestic season, but they have not planned to telecast this unofficial series on any channel or digital platform. For now, fans can follow live scores and updates on India TV's website or other sports portals. The possibility of live telecast might be determined in the future, but currently, only online scores and real-time updates are available.
Probable Squads for India-A and Australia-A
India-A Squad: Shreyas Iyer (captain), Tilak Varma, Abhishek Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh, Riyan Parag, Ayush Badoni, Suryansh Shedge, Vipraj Nigam, Nishant Sindhu, Gurjapneet Singh, Yudhvir Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Abhishek Porel, Harshit Rana, and Arshdeep Singh.
Australia-A Squad: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mackenzie Harvey, Jack Edwards, Cooper Connolly, Will Sutherland, Lachlan Shaw (wicketkeeper), Liam Scott, Tanveer Sangha, Todd Murphy, Henry Thornton, Sam Elliott, Harry Dixon, and Tom Straker.
