Tahila McGrath Leads Australia 'A' to Series Sweep over India

Tahila McGrath's unbeaten fifty propelled Australia Women's 'A' team to a seven-wicket victory against India 'A' in the third T20, completing a series sweep. McGrath scored 51 not out off 22 balls, supported by Tahila Wilson and Charlie Knott. India 'A' managed 120 for eight, thanks to Kiran Navigre's 38.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Brisbane | Updated: 11-08-2024 11:50 IST | Created: 11-08-2024 11:50 IST
Tahila McGrath Leads Australia 'A' to Series Sweep over India
Tahila McGrath

Tahila McGrath played a starring role with an unbeaten fifty as Australia Women's 'A' team defeated India 'A' by seven wickets in the third and final T20, securing a series sweep on Sunday. Australia had previously won the first two matches by five runs and eight wickets respectively.

Chasing a target of 121, McGrath led the Aussies with an impressive 51 not out off 22 balls, including eight fours and two sixes. Australia reached 121 for three in just 13.5 overs, with significant contributions from opener Tahila Wilson, who scored 39 off 26 balls, and Charlie Knott, who added 19 runs for the third wicket.

Earlier, Indian batter Kiran Navigre's aggressive 38 off 20 balls was the standout performance for the visitors, who ended up at 120 for eight. Skipper Minnu Mani added 22 off 23 balls, helping India recover from 47 for five. Australia's Nicola Hancock, Grace Parsons, and Maitlan Brown each took two wickets.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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