Tahlia McGrath’s knock helps hosts win series 3-0 against India A

Tahlia McGrath. (Source – Twitter/X)

Australia A women’s team secured a comprehensive 3-0 series victory against India A, with the final T20I match played at Allan Border Field in Brisbane on August 11. Tahlia McGrath’s batting and disciplined bowling performance led the hosts to a convincing seven-wicket win.

The match began with Australia A Captain McGrath winning the toss and electing to field. The decision proved fruitful as the Aussie bowlers, led by Tayla Vlaeminck, put immediate pressure on the Indian batting lineup. Vlaeminck’s economical spell (1/6) set the tone, dismissing Shubha Satheesh for a duck in the very first over.

India A’s batting struggles continued as they failed to build partnerships. Grace Parsons (2/18), Maitlan Brown (2/19), and Nicola Hancock (2/40) kept the visitors in check, reducing them to 47/5 by the 13th over. A partnership between Kiran Navgire (38 off 20) and skipper Minnu Mani (22 off 23) provided some relief, helping India A post a modest total of 120/8 in their allotted 20 overs.

In response, the hosts’ chase got off to a flying start with opener Tahlia Wilson (39 off 26) setting the pace. Despite losing a couple of wickets, the hosts never looked troubled. Tahlia McGrath continued her fine form from the previous match, as she smashed an unbeaten 51 off just 22 deliveries. She laced her innings with eight fours and two sixes, ensuring Australia A cruised to a seven-wicket victory with 37 balls to spare.

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Australia A will now clash with India A in ODI format

With the completion of the T20I series, both sides are set to take on each other for a three-match ODI series. Notably, the series is set to begin on August 14. All the matches are scheduled to take place at Great Barrier Reef Arena, in Mackay. Apart from competing in the limited-overs formats, both sides will lock horns for a sole unofficial Test, scheduled to start at the Gold Coast on August 22.