IND-A vs AUS-A 3rd Unofficial ODI Live Score, India A vs Australia A

India A vs Australia A (IND-A vs AUS-A) Live Score, 3rd Unofficial ODI: India A got off to a superb start in the series decider with lead pacers Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana ripping through the top-order with four wickets within eight overs after the Aussies opted to bat first at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur today

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While Arshdeep nabbed the openers in succession, Rana made quick amends after an expensive start to remove the No. 4 and 5 batters.

After being butchered by the Aussie batters in a stunning riposte on a muggy evening in Kanpur, Shreyas Iyer’s India A squad will be keen to serve a firm response themselves in the series decider in Kanpur today. Walloping the visiting bowlers in the first encounter, the Indian A side had created history by being the first A-side to record 400 runs thrice in an ODI match. The focus will also now shift to Iyer’s response after falling cheaply in the second outing. On Saturday, the Mumbaikar’s responsibilities gained another measure with the ODI vice-captaincy tag embossed on him. Weather-willing, expect more fireworks at Green Park this evening.

Match squads

India A Squad: Abhishek Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Riyan Parag, Ayush Badoni, Nishant Sindhu, Suryansh Shedge, Ravi Bishnoi, Harshit Rana, Gurjapneet Singh, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Arshdeep Singh, Tilak Varma, Abishek Porel, Vipraj Nigam.

Australia A Squad: Mackenzie Harvey, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Cooper Connolly, Lachlan Shaw(w), Harry Dixon, Liam Scott, Will Sutherland(c), Sam Elliott, Todd Murphy, Tanveer Sangha, Tom Straker, Jack Edwards, Henry Thornton.

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India A vs Australia A Live Score, 3rd ODI: Australia are 300/9

Well, well, what do we know? India has broken the partnership that has inflicted the collapse yet again. Australia are 300/9, given how flat this wicket is, one must say it is a bit of an underpar score by them in the end. India does have good firepower in their batting order to get these runs.

India A vs Australia A Live Score, 3rd ODI: Need 340

This is a good partnership for Australia A. They were in a bit of trouble early on but these two are setting up the innings nicely. With their current situation, Australia A will be hoping to get at least 340 from here.

India A vs Australia A Live Score, 3rd ODI: Aussies counter

A cracking century partnership for the 7th wicket between Jack Edwards and Liam Scott. Both batters have waltzed past the half-century mark with a strong diet of boundaries - 8 fours and 8 sixes.

AUS-A 249/6 in 35 overs

India A vs Australia A Live Score, 3rd ODI: Captain Edwards leads charge

Walking in at No. 8, skipper Jack Edwards has whipped up a quick-fire knock to keep the scoring rates healthy. Australia nearing in on 200 despite losing six wickets within 21 overs. Edwards on 41* off only 27 deliveries.

AUS-A 193/6 in 28 overs

India A vs Australia A Live Score, 3rd ODI: Huge Blow!

Massive jolt for the Aussies! Shreyas Iyer brings on Ayush Badoni into the attack and he strikes almost instantly. Cooper Connolly departs after a well-compiled 64, leaving AUS-A six down.

Cooper Connolly 64(49) ct Abhishek Sharma b Ayush Badoni,

Australia A 135/6

India A vs Australia A Live Score, 3rd ODI: AUS 131/2 after 20 overs

Cooper Connolly continues to ride against the odds. Despite losing a sturdy stand with Lachlan Shaw with Nishant Sindhu striking early on his spell, Connolly has stormed past his half-century. Into the 60s with an SR above 134. Four sixes and five boundaries already!

India A vs Australia A Live Score, 3rd ODI: Aussies fight back

Australia continue to maintain a strong run rate, going at 6po. Cooper Connolly and Lachlan Shaw have unleashed a quick counter, with their partnership standing at 46 off only 42 deliveries.

AUS A 90/4 in 15 overs

India A vs Australia A Live Score, 3rd ODI: FOUR DOWN!

Harshit Rana strikes again! Australia slip to four down in no time as Lachlan Hearne's brisk start comes to an end. After striking a six and a four each, Rana nabs him. Interestingly, Parag has his third catch of the afternoon!

Lachlan Hearne 16(13) ct Riyan Parag b Harshit Rana

Australia A 44/4

India A vs Australia A Live Score, 3rd ODI: WICKET!

Australia A in serious disarray as Harshit Rana takes the third wicket. Harry Dixon falls early, with Riyan Parag pouching another catch.

Harry Dixon 1(4) ct Riyan Parag b Harshit Rana

Australia A 24/3

India A vs Australia A Live Score, 3rd ODI: Second strike for Arshdeep!

Arshdeep Singh bags his second! He removes Mackenzie Harvey caught by Riyan Parag. India A have packed both openers within the first five overs.

Mackenzie Harvey 7(11) ct Riyan Parag b Arshdeep Singh,

Australia A 22/2

India A vs Australia A Live Score, 3rd ODI: WICKET!

First strike for India A! Arshdeep Singh removes Fraser-McGurk in his second over with Vipraj Nigam taking the catch. The Aussie opener falls for five off seven deliveries. Cooper Connolly is in at 3.

Jake Fraser McGurk 5(7) ct Vipraj Nigam b Arshdeep Singh

Australia A 7/1

India A vs Australia A Live Score, 3rd ODI: Match underway

Back for action. Mackenzie Harvey and Jake-Fraser McGurk open the batting for Australia A. Arshdeep Singh opens the attack for India A.

India A vs Australia A Live Score, 3rd ODI: Playing XI news

India A XI: Abhishek Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh(w), Tilak Varma, Shreyas Iyer(c), Riyan Parag, Ayush Badoni, Nishant Sindhu, Vipraj Nigam, Harshit Rana, Gurjapneet Singh, Arshdeep Singh.

Australia A XI: Jack Edwards (c), Jake Fraser Mcgurk (wk), Mackenzie Harvey, Cooper Connolly, Harry Dixon, Lachlan Hearne, Lachlan Shaw, Liam Scott, Todd Murphy, Tanveer Sangha, Tom Straker

India A vs Australia A Live Score, 3rd ODI: TOSS

TOSS: Australia A opt to bat first

India A vs Australia A Live Score, 3rd ODI: Toss updates soon

TOSS Updates soon. Stay tuned..

India A vs Australia A Live Score, 3rd ODI: Tilak Varma's rising stature

Upon his return to India following a successful Asia Cup, Tilak Varma acknowledged the high-stakes environment, stating that political tensions within the tournament reached a peak during the final against Pakistan. When India lost three early wickets in the chase, the opposition "tried to get more intense."

However, Varma saw engaging with their "antics" as a potential pitfall. He deliberately chose not to retaliate verbally or provocatively, prioritizing the team's victory above all else. "If I get drawn into all that and play a rash shot, it means I am letting my country down," he explained. Varma's strategy was simple: focus entirely on the game. He concentrated on "what I needed to do to win the match," resolving to "let my bat do the talking." While he admitted that "a lot of things happened" during the match—typical of an India vs. Pakistan clash—he stated he couldn't publicly disclose all the details. Ultimately, he believes securing the win was the most powerful statement he could make. READ MORE from Tanishq Vaddi

India A vs Australia A Live Score, 3rd ODI: Why Abhishek Sharma must for his ODI call-up

Abhishek Sharma, the hero of India's Asia Cup T20 campaign, had a forgettable outing on his India A return, falling for a golden duck against the Aussies.

Despite recent talks about Abhishek Sharma's strong form earning him a spot in the ODI squad, selectors have currently prioritized Yashasvi Jaiswal for the opening role. Jaiswal, who was part of last year's T20 World Cup squad, is viewed by team management as the ideal long-term successor to Rohit Sharma. His ability to be both a solid anchor and a naturally aggressive batsman, especially his strong back-foot play against pace and bounce, has given him a significant advantage. While Abhishek remains in contention, he'll have to wait, as he is currently seen as a potential replacement if the batting order is reshuffled down the line. READ MORE

India A vs Australia A Live Score, 3rd ODI: Australian pacer hospitalised

Australian A pacer Henry Thornton was recently hospitalized in Kanpur with suspected food poisoning. According to reports, the 28-year-old was admitted in a hospital for two days due to a severe stomach infection and gastrointestinal issues believed to have stemmed from food consumed at the team hotel. Although local management initially monitored his condition, its severity necessitated his hospital admission for treatment by senior doctors. Thornton has since been released after making a full recovery and is now back with the Australia A squad for their unofficial third ODI against India A.

India A vs Australia A Live Score, 3rd ODI: Welcome

A slightly hotter afternoon on forecast in Kanpur today with clearer skies and we might be in for a treat today. The Indian batters were in for a surprise collapse in the previous match, saved partly by a stoic knock from Tilak Varma. There will be much focus on Shreyas Iyer too, after being named as the vice-captain of the Indian ODI side on Saturday.

Ajit Agarkar on Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma’s future in ODIs, Ravindra Jadeja’s exclusion and more

Saturday was a significant day in Indian cricket as the chairman of selectors for the men’s team, Ajit Agarkar, sat down to address the media after it was announced that Shubman Gill will be taking over from Rohit Sharma as the new ODI captain. The passing of the baton in the 50-over format means Rohit and Virat Kohli will be playing in the only format they are active in at the moment under a young captain who has only recently taken over the Test side. There were also other significant calls taken like the exclusion of Ravindra Jadeja.

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