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IND A vs AUS A Live: Thakur draws first blood, Owen departs

Australia A extended their series lead in the second unofficial ODI against India A, winning the toss and electing to bat first at the Cricket Association Puducherry Siechem Ground in Puducherry. The visitors, already up 1-0 after a 125-run victory in the opening match, will aim to clinch the three-game series with another win.

India A, needing a victory to level the series, face pressure after being bowled out for 149 in the first game, with Mahli Beardman claiming four wickets. Rajat Patidar’s 53 was the highest score for India A in that match, but a stronger batting effort will be crucial to keep their hopes alive in this decider-like encounter.

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