Australia A Clinch ODI Series Over India A With 69-Run Win

Australia A wrapped up their unofficial ODI series against India A with a game to spare, cruising to a 69-run victory in the second match on Friday.

Sent in to bat, the tourists posted 275 all out in 49.5 overs. Sam Konstas anchored the innings with 67 from 88 balls while Josh Philippe struck a brisk 58 off 58, the pair adding 101 for the second wicket. A mid-innings wobble saw seven wickets fall for 107 runs, with India's Arshad Khan leading the resistance with 3 for 56, but the total proved more than enough.

Australia A's bowlers then dismantled India's top order to close out the win and take an unassailable 2-0 series lead on the tour. The result continues a strong trip for the visitors, who have impressed across both the red-ball and white-ball legs of the India tour, and gives Australia's selectors another look at a group pushing hard for senior recognition ahead of a defining home summer.