India A is staring at a defeat against Australia A after the visitors crumbled against the home team's spin attack, slumping to 149 for six in their second innings on the third day of the unofficial one-off women's Test here on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Chasing a victory target of 289, built around Maddy Darke's unbeaten 105, India A looked to build a foundation but rival spinners — Charli Knott (2/27), Grace Parsons (2/27), and Lilly Mills (1/15) — struck in regular intervals. The visitors lost 5 wickets for just 42 runs across 21 overs.
At stumps, Raghvi Bist (16) and Uma Chetry (10) were at the crease with India A still needing 140 runs to win with four wickets in hand. Also Read: India A bowlers fight back but Australia A’s lead surges to 192 on Day 2 of unofficial Test Resuming at 164 for 7, Australia A produced a tough resistance with Darke doing the bulk of the scoring en route to an unconquered 105. Overnight batter Lilly Mills (7) was the first to go as off-spinner Minnu Mani took her match haul to 11 wickets.
But Darke and Grace Parsons (35) added 75 runs for the ninth wicket as Australia A posted 260 in their second innings in 92 overs. In reply, Priya Punia (36) and Shweta Sehrawat shared 37 runs for the opening stand before host captain Charlie broke the opening stand by trapping the latter. Punia and Shubha Satheesh (45) then added 52 but off-spinner Lilly sent the opener back with Georgia Voll taking a catch in the covers.
Leg-spinner Parsons then remove.