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India A seeks consolation win against Australia A in final one-day match
India A and Australia A meet in Puducherry for the final match of their three-game unofficial one-day series.
Australia A has already won the series and can complete a clean sweep with another victory.
India A is seeking a consolation win after struggling against Australia A’s bowling in the first two matches.
Its top order will need to avoid losing early wickets and give the team a stronger start.
Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has also been short of runs and will have a chance to make a case for a place as a reserve batter in India’s ODI World Cup squad.
The match concludes Australia A’s tour of India and is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m.
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Australia A had already secured the three-match series before the final unofficial one-day match against India A.
India A was seeking a consolation win in the third match.
The match was scheduled for Sunday at the Cricket Association of Pondicherry Siechem Stadium in Puducherry.
Australia A entered the match with a chance to complete a clean sweep.
India A captain Ruturaj Gaikwad said the team had fallen behind after losing three wickets in the PowerPlay in the second match.
- Who
- India A and Australia A, with Ruturaj Gaikwad leading India A.
- What
- The teams were set to play the third and final unofficial one-day match; India A sought a consolation win.
- When
- Sunday, October 11, 2026; the match was scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. IST.
- Where
- Cricket Association of Pondicherry Siechem Stadium in Puducherry, India.
- Why
- India A had already lost the three-match series and was seeking a win; Australia A had a chance to complete a clean sweep.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
When you lose three wickets in the PowerPlay, you are already on the back foot and catching up.
A lot of credit to them. They have adjusted to the conditions really well. They have batted long and hit the right lengths throughout.
Australia A rested three players, according to Sportstar.
India A lost three wickets in the PowerPlay, and Australia A won the match.
Australia A had secured the three-match series and could complete a clean sweep.
The third unofficial one-day match was scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. IST in Puducherry.
- Series
- Australia A had won the three-match series before the finale.
- Match
- Third and final unofficial one-day international.
- Venue
- Cricket Association of Pondicherry Siechem Stadium, Puducherry.
- Scheduled start
- 9 a.m. IST.
- India A captain
- Ruturaj Gaikwad.
Sources
India A vs Australia A LIVE Score, 3rd Unofficial ODI: Ruturaj Gaikwad And Co. Face Major Test, Australia A Eye Landmark Victory
India A vs Australia A Live Streaming, 3rd Unofficial ODI: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast
IND-A vs AUS-A, 3rd unofficial ODI: India A seeks consolation victory with individual points left to prove
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