Australia A beat India A by 69 runs in the one-day match in Puducherry on October 9. The win sealed the series for the visiting side.

Australia A scored 275 for 10 in 49.5 overs. Sam Konstas made 67 and Josh Philippe scored 58. Johnson then took 3 for 35 to wreck the Indian chase.

India A were bowled out for 206 in 45.2 overs. Rajat Patidar top-scored with 67 but found little support. The Indian chase never got going after early wickets fell in the powerplay.

The middle order could not build partnerships under pressure. Australia A’s bowlers kept things tight through the innings. India A will look to bounce back in the remaining games of the tour. The team management said young players are learning from the tough series. Both teams used the game to test their bench strength.

The series is seen as a testing ground for the next generation of players. Selectors from both boards are watching the games closely. India A will aim to level the series in the next outing.