The second T20I between India A and Australia A Women is set to be played today at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay. Australia A are leading the series 1-0 while the visitors will be looking to level the contest today with an improved show. Some of the best T20 players in Alyssa Healy and Shafali Verma, among others, will be in action. We will bring you all the live updates. Stay tuned:
The match has ended. India have been skittled for just 73 runs and Australia have won the game by 115 runs to seal the series.
Well, Well!!! Kim Garth is all over the Indian team at the moment. India are 16/4 in the sixth over of the innings. Shafali Verma, Uma Chetry, Raghvi Bist and Tanuja Kanwar have been dismissed.
Australia have posted a mammoth total of 187 runs in their 20 overs. A fantastic effort from the hosts. Can India chase down the total?
Australia are 160/3 after 18 overs.
Shafali Verma dropped Learoyd in that over and she made India pay. Australia are 145/2 after 16 overs.
Alyssa Healy is GONE!! She was almost dropped but the fielder managed to hang on to the ball in the second attempt and Radha Yadav strikes again!! Much needed breakthrough for India. Australia are 125/2 in the 15th over.
Australia are 124/1 after 14 overs and there was stumping chance missed to dismiss Healy who is batting on 70. Last six overs left and Australia are well on their way to post 180 runs.
Alyssa Healy is toying with the field now. She has played reverse sweeps as well and is finding gaps with ease. Australia are 117/1 after 13 overs.
Alyssa Healy has completed his half-century in just 30 balls. Australia have completed their century in the 12th over. Can they reach 170?
Finally, a wicket for India as skipper Radha Yadav strikes. Tahlia Wilson has been dismissed in quest for quick runs on 43. Australia are 95/1 in the 11th over.
At the end of 10 overs, Australia have reached 94/0 and both Wilson and Healy are approaching their half-centuries. Who will pick up a wicket for India?
After opting to bowl first, India are struggling to pick up a wicket. A run-out chance was also missed by wicket-keeper Uma Chetry in the ninth over. At the end of nine overs, Australia are 79/0 after 9 overs. It has been a fantastic start for the hosts while India have been poor, to say the least.
Australia are 62/0 after seven overs. India's fielding has been poor today and the pitch looks good. A score around 160-170 is very much likely.
A solid powerplay for Australia as their openers have added more than 50 runs. 12 runs in Radha Yadav's first over. Australia A are 54/0 after 6 overs.
Australia have got off to a brilliant start here. They are 42/0 after five overs and India are really struggling for a wicket here. Who will strike for them?
Australia are off to a very good start here!! They are 24/0 after three overs, and Healy is also up and running. India will have to strike early to stop the run flow now.
Australia are 12/0 after two overs. India will need a wicket early to keep a leash on the run-scoring.
Australia A have started decently with six runs on the board. They are 6/0 after the first over. Saima Thakor takes the new ball from the other end.
Titas Sadhu has taken the new ball for India. Healy and Tahlia Wilson opening for Australia!! Here we go!!
The match is set to get underway soon with Alyssa Healy opening the innings for the home side. Can India A pick up early wickets?
India A Women - Shafali Verma, Uma Chetry, Vrinda Dinesh, Raghvi Bist, Tanuja Kanwar, Radha Yadav, S Sajana, Minnu Mani, Prema Rawat, Titas Sadhu, Saim Thakor
Australia A Women - Alyssa Healy, Tahlia Wilson, Anika Learoyd, Courtney Webb, Madeline Penna, Nicole Faltum, Tess Flintoff, Sianna Ginger, Lucy Hamilton, Kim Garth, Amy Edgar
India A Women's skipper Radha Yadav has won the toss and opted to field. India will be chasing yet again. Can they restrict Australia to a low total? Playing XIs coming soon
Hello and welcome to the live updates of India A vs Australia A Women 2nd T20I. Australia are leading the three-match series 1-0 and will be keen on levelling the series. On the other hand, India A, after failing to chase 138 runs, will be looking to make amends and level the series. It is expected to be a thrilling encounter in Mackay. Stay tuned for all the updates. Toss Update in a bit!!!
