In the third and final T20 match, Australia Women ‘A’ trounced India by seven wickets to complete a series sweep here on Sunday, with Tahila McGrath leading the way with an undefeated fifty.
In the first two matches, Australia had won by margins of five runs and eight wickets, respectively. India ‘A’ will now play three one-day matches prior to taking on the hosts in an unofficial one-off ‘Test’ starting on August 22.
McGrath, who blasted 51 not out off 22 balls with eight fours and two sixes, led the Australians in their modest 121 chase.
In just 13.5 overs, Australia scored 121 for three. McGrath actually led her team home with three straight fours against Shabnam Shakil, the pacer.
Charlie Knott (19) and Tahila Wilson (39, 26b, 5x4s, 1×6), who opened the innings, provided McGrath with solid support as they added 48 runs for the third wicket.
Earlier, the visitors finished at 120 for eight, with the hard-hitting Kiran Navigre (38, 20b, 6x4s, 1×6) being the sole Indian batter to hold off the Australian bowlers.
India was down 47 for five, but skipper Minnu Mani (22, 23b) performed a great supporting role to save the day. India passed the 100-run barrier thanks to a 57-run sixth-wicket partnership from Navigre and Minnu.
Nicola Hancock, Grace Parsons, and Maitlan Brown each claimed two wickets for Australia.
Brief scores: India A: 120/8 in 20 overs (Kiran Navigre 38, Minnu Mani 22; Nicola Hancock 2/40, Grace Parsons 2/18, Maitlan Brown 2/19) lost to Australia A: 121/3 in 13.5 overs (Tahila McGrath 51 not out, Tahila Wilson 39) by 7 wickets.
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