India A Women beat Australia A Women in thriller to clinch One-Day series
With five runs needed off the final over, Rawat struck a boundary to level scores before scampering the winning single with just one ball to spare, sparking celebrations in the Indian camp.Alyssa Healy shines brightEarlier, Australia A rode on a brilliant 91 from skipper Alyssa Healy, who struck eight fours and three sixes at a run-a-ball pace. She found support from Kim Garth (41 not out) and Ella Hayward (28) as the hosts posted 265 for nine.India A's bowling attack showed resilience, with Minnu Mani impressing most, returning 3 for 46 from her 10 overs. Kanwer and Radha Yadav chipped in with key wickets, while Saima Thakor's tight spell (2/30) curtailed Australia's scoring in the middle overs.Radha's captaincy shone through in both strategy and personal performance, contributing a match-defining fifty under pressure and claiming the prized scalp of Healy.Minnu Mani's double strike in the middle overs, including the dismissals of Rachel Trenaman and Anika Learoyd, was pivotal in checking Australia's momentum.Brief ScoresAustralia A Women: 265/9 in 50 overs. Alyssa Healy (91), Kim Garth (41*); Minnu Mani (3/46), Saima Thakor (2/30)India A Women: 266/8 in 49.5 overs. Yastika Bhatia (66), Radha Yadav (60), Tanuja Kanwar (50); Amy Edgar (2/55)Result: India A beat Australia A by 2 wickets- Ends
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