Suryansh Shedge, Vipraj Nigam and Bowlers Help India A Beat Australia A by 49 Runs

India A ended their three-match unofficial ODI series against Australia A on a positive note, registering a 49-run victory in the final game at Puducherry on October 11, 2026. A crucial lower-order partnership between Suryansh Shedge and Vipraj Nigam rescued the hosts after a dramatic batting collapse, before the bowlers delivered a disciplined performance to defend the total.

Although India A avoided a series whitewash, Australia A had already secured the series with victories in the first two matches. The final result gave the home side a consolation win and highlighted the value of contributions from the middle and lower order.

India A Recover After Losing Quick Wickets

Asked to bat first, India A made an aggressive start through openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh. The pair attacked the Australian bowlers and built a strong opening partnership, taking the score to 82 without loss during the early overs.

However, Australia A fought back through Liam Scott and Ben Dwarshuis. Scott removed Prabhsimran and Devdutt Padikkal in quick succession, while Dwarshuis dismissed Arya just short of his half-century. The wickets triggered a collapse that left India A under pressure at 118 for five around the 20th over.

India A needed a partnership to rebuild the innings and establish a competitive total. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad attempted to steady the innings alongside Shedge, but his dismissal for 33 left the responsibility on the lower order to provide a strong finish.

Suryansh Shedge Leads the Recovery

Suryansh Shedge produced one of the most important innings of the match, scoring 66 runs from 60 deliveries. Batting at number seven, he showed composure under pressure while also finding opportunities to attack and keep the scoreboard moving.

Shedge found an effective partner in Vipraj Nigam, who contributed 40 runs. The pair combined for an 85-run seventh-wicket partnership from 77 deliveries, transforming India's position and pushing the total towards a challenging score.

Their stand proved decisive because India A had lost several wickets in a short period and risked being dismissed for a modest total. Although Nigam's dismissal in the 43rd over was followed by another late collapse, India A managed to post 275 all out in 47.3 overs.

Australia A Make a Positive Start

Chasing 276 for victory, Australia A began confidently. Josh Philippe scored 56, helping the visitors build an 82-run opening stand with Liam Scott, who made 26. Their partnership gave Australia A a promising platform and kept the required run rate within reach.

Vipraj Nigam broke the opening stand by dismissing Philippe, while Nishant Sindhu removed Scott soon afterwards. Australia A then rebuilt through Lachlan Shaw and Nathan McSweeney, who added 58 runs to keep their side in contention.

McSweeney continued to anchor the chase and contributed 39, but his dismissal became a turning point. Australia A were 177 for four in the 36th over, still in the contest, before India's bowlers began to take control.

Gurjapneet Singh Leads India's Bowling Attack

Gurjapneet Singh delivered a crucial spell, finishing with three wickets for 56 runs. His breakthroughs disrupted Australia's middle order and prevented the visitors from building another substantial partnership.

Yash Thakur supported the effort with two wickets for 35 runs, while Nishant Sindhu also claimed two wickets, conceding 42 runs. The bowlers tightened their lines as the innings progressed, forcing Australia A to take risks while the required runs continued to rise.

Australia A slipped from 177 for four to 209 for seven, leaving the lower order with a difficult task. Gurjapneet removed Mitchell Owen and Tanveer Sangha, further damaging the chase, before Yash Thakur completed the victory by dismissing captain Todd Murphy. Australia A were bowled out for 226 in 46.2 overs.

India A vs Australia A: Match Scorecard

India A: 275 all out in 47.3 overs

• Suryansh Shedge – 66 off 60 balls
• Priyansh Arya – 49
• Vipraj Nigam – 40
• Ben Dwarshuis – 3/38
• Will Sutherland – 3/44

Australia A: 226 all out in 46.2 overs

• Josh Philippe – 56
• Nathan McSweeney – 39
• Gurjapneet Singh – 3/56
• Yash Thakur – 2/35
• Nishant Sindhu – 2/42

Result: India A won by 49 runs. Series: Australia A won 2-1.

Australia A Take the Series 2-1

The final match could not change the overall series outcome, but it gave India A a much-needed win after defeats in the opening two games. The result also demonstrated how a determined lower-order partnership can change an innings after a top-order collapse.

For India A, Shedge's half-century and Nigam's all-round contribution were central to the turnaround, while the bowling unit ensured that Australia A could not capitalise on their promising start. Australia A nevertheless finished the ODI series as winners, taking it 2-1.

Key Takeaways from the Final ODI

Shedge's innings and his partnership with Nigam were the foundation of India's victory. Their ability to rebuild after the score had slipped to 118 for five gave the bowlers a total worth defending. India's attack then made the most of key breakthroughs, particularly during Australia's middle-order collapse.

While Australia A will take confidence from winning the series, India A can draw encouragement from their response in the final match. The performance offered a reminder that resilience with the bat and disciplined bowling can turn a difficult game around.