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McSweeney, Beardman set up Australia’s big win over India A in first one day game

Australia A secured a commanding 125-run victory over India A in their first one-day international encounter at the CAP Ground in Puducherry, with a dominant all-round performance. Nathan McSweeney anchored the innings with a resilient century (123 off 135 balls), steering his team to a competitive total of 274.

His partnership with captain Will Sutherland, who accelerated the scoring in the final hour, proved pivotal after early setbacks left Australia A at 87 for five. Meanwhile, Mahli Beardman’s aggressive pace bowling dismantled India A’s top order, claiming four wickets and delivering three deliveries over 142 km/h to stifle their chase.

Despite a brief resistance from Rajat Patidar (53 off 51 balls), India A collapsed to 149, with key wickets falling to Suryansh Shedge and Sam Konstas in quick succession.

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