India A Women’s cricket team pulled off a stunning victory from the jaws of defeat in the 2nd ODI match against Australia A women at Brisbane today.
Yastika Bhatia, Radha Yadav and Tanuja Kanwer struck half-centuries. Electing to bat first, Alyssa Healy top-scored with 91 off 87 balls to guide Australia ‘A’ to 265/9 in their 50 overs.
Chasing 266, Yastika Bhatia stood up to hit 66 off 71 balls – her second successive fifty of the ongoing series. But, India ‘A’ slipped to 193/7 in the 39th over.
Tanuja and Prema duo shared a gritty, counter-attacking stand of 68 runs off 62 deliveries for the eighth wicket to take India ‘A’ home with a ball to spare and adding cheerful vibes to the Independence Day celebrations.
While Tanuja hit a crucial 50 off 57 balls and stood out with her behind the square shots, Prema slammed an unbeaten 32 off 33 balls to turn the game on its head, with the latter hitting the winning runs on the penultimate ball.
The third and final 50-over match will be held at the same venue on Sunday, with India ‘A’ aiming to complete a clean sweep in the one-day leg of the multi-format series.
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