All over! Webster dances down to the length ball to hammer it past the bowler to seal the 2-0 series win for Australia A
India A vs Australia A, 2nd unofficial Test at Melbourne,AUS-A vs IND-A, Nov 07 2024 - Match Result
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2nd unofficial Test, Melbourne, November 07 - 09, 2024, India A tour of Australia
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India A • 161/10(57.1 overs)
1st INNINGS80 (186)
4/27 (12.2)
26 (55)
3/19 (9)
Australia A • 223/9(62.1 overs)
1st INNINGS74 (138)
4/50 (16)
35 (28)
3/41 (16.1)
India A • 229/10(77.5 overs)
2nd INNINGS68 (122)
4/74 (23.5)
44 (84)
3/49 (15)
Australia A • 169/4(47.5 overs)
2nd INNINGS73* (128)
2/37 (12)
46* (66)
1/40 (11)
6:08pm Dominating run chase from Australia A and once again Webster ensured he saw the team home. When India A set the 168-run target for them this afternoon, after effectively recovering from 11 for 5, it seemed like we had a tricky chase in the offing. That was asserted further when Prasidh struck twice in two balls. But Konstas shone brilliantly, never looked like someone with lack of experience. And then Webster walked in in a tricky situation to see the side through for a second game in a row. Timely performances, will they have any bearing on Australia's Test squad?
For India A, Jurel was the brightest spot, scoring half-century in both the innings in adverse situations. He was calm, composed and his shot selection stood out. He is part of the India Test squad, will these performances at the MCG make India play him as a specialist batter? Ahead of perhaps Rahul and Sarfaraz? Prasidh also came off with an enhanced reputation, using the lengths smartly and also returning a few crucial wickets. He could be vying for the third seamer's spot in the XI and his batting could also be taken into consideration, in case the fight is real close
That is all we have from the MCG tonight. Thanks for your company. Remember, this is just a glimpse of perhaps what is to come in this month - the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Do keep checking out the site for all the content from the series, as well as other competitions. Till the next time, this is Sudarshanan signing off. Do take care, stay hydrated. Ciao!
47.5
4
Kotian to Webster, FOUR runs
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47.4
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Kotian to Webster, no run
Fuller on middle, defended back towards the bowler
47.3
1
Kotian to Konstas, 1 run
Full on leg, drives it to mid-on for a quick one
47.2
1
Kotian to Webster, 1 run
Fuller on leg, turned through wide mid-on
47.1
3
Kotian to Konstas, 3 runs
Flatter and on a length on leg, Konstas goes back and slaps it through covers
end of over 477 runs
AUS-A: 160/4CRR: 3.40
Beau Webster41 (63b 5x4)
Sam Konstas69 (126b 7x4 1x6)
Mukesh Kumar 11-1-40-1
Tanush Kotian 12-1-53-1
46.6
2
Mukesh Kumar to Webster, 2 runs
Full and wide outside off, carved through point for a double. Australia A need just eight more
46.5
1
Mukesh Kumar to Konstas, 1 run
Full and angling away, hit wide of mid-off
Jason: "Smith to continue opening and slot Konstas in at 4 ;-)"
46.4
1
Mukesh Kumar to Webster, 1 run
Short ball again, pulled through forward square leg
46.3
1
Mukesh Kumar to Konstas, 1 run
Full on middle, driven to mid-on for a quick sprint
46.2
2
Mukesh Kumar to Konstas, 2 runs
Dropped! Looks like Porel, the sub. Short ball around middle, Konstas seemed to have nailed the pull. It is the longer boundary and it was in the air. Porel covered good ground from deep backward square leg, got both hands to it but could not hang on
46.1
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Mukesh Kumar to Konstas, no run
Yorker just outside off, Konstas dances down and misses it completely
We will continue till we get a result tonight
end of over 468 runs
AUS-A: 153/4CRR: 3.32
Beau Webster38 (61b 5x4)
Sam Konstas65 (122b 7x4 1x6)
Tanush Kotian 12-1-53-1
Mukesh Kumar 10-1-33-1
45.6
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Kotian to Webster, no run
Fuller on leg, blocked
45.5
4
Kotian to Webster, FOUR runs
"Catch" the call but it is well away from mid-on. Flatter and quicker length ball, Webster hurries down the track and belts it straight
45.4
4
Kotian to Webster, FOUR runs
Half-tracker down leg, he sweep-pulls it past leg slip. Long leg couldn't even get in the frame
45.3
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Kotian to Webster, no run
Full on middle and leg, defended solidly
45.2
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Kotian to Webster, no run
Slows it down, fuller on leg, misses the defence and is hit high on the front pad
45.1
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Kotian to Webster, no run
Flatter on leg, turned past short leg
end of over 456 runs
AUS-A: 145/4CRR: 3.22
Beau Webster30 (55b 3x4)
Sam Konstas65 (122b 7x4 1x6)
Mukesh Kumar 10-1-33-1
Tanush Kotian 11-1-45-1
44.6
1
Mukesh Kumar to Webster, 1 run
Short and down leg, swats it to fine leg
Asher: "Is Andrew recalling the Gavasker-Richards conversations - hey man, doesnt matter where you bat, the score is always zero when you come in! "
44.5
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Mukesh Kumar to Webster, no run
Yorker on off, dug out to mid-off
Fine leg, deep forward square leg, a backward square leg in position now
44.4
1
Mukesh Kumar to Konstas, 1 run
Short again, on middle and leg, pulled through backward square leg
Match details
| Melbourne Cricket Ground | |
| Toss | Australia A, elected to field first |
| Series | |
| Season | 2024/25 |
| Series result | Australia A won the 2-match series 2-0 |
| Hours of play (local time) | 10.30 start, Lunch 12.30-13.10, Tea 15.10-15.30, Close 17.30 |
| Match days | 7,8,9 November 2024 - day (4-day match) |
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