Australia A emerged victorious in the first one-day match against India A in Mackay, securing a four-wicket triumph thanks to a superb century from Katie Mack.
Mack’s masterful 129 off 106 deliveries anchored Australia A’s chase, guiding them to a comfortable victory despite a late flurry of wickets. She forged crucial partnerships with Maddy Darke (50), Charli Knott (65), and Tahlia McGrath (56), who continued her impressive form from the T20 series.
India A, batting first, faced early setbacks as Nicola Hancock dismissed Shweta Sehrawat and Priya Punia cheaply. Raghvi Bist played a pivotal role in rebuilding the innings, anchoring three consecutive partnerships of 55, 52, and 68. However, Grace Parsons’ sharp leg-break removed Tejal Hasabnis for 53, and Maitlan Brown’s late heroics, including three wickets in the final over, restricted India A to 249 for 9.
Mack’s century, coupled with McGrath’s half-century, ensured Australia A never faced significant pressure during their chase. They reached the target with five balls to spare, despite losing wickets in quick succession towards the end.
The victory extends Australia A’s dominance over India A, having swept the T20 series 3-0. The two teams will face off in two more one-day matches in Mackay before a four-day match on the Gold Coast next week.
