The first match of the three-match ODI series between India A and Australia A saw India A, under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, deliver a dominant performance, winning by a significant margin. The match took place at Green Park in Kanpur. India A’s comprehensive victory was built on a strong batting display followed by disciplined bowling. India A’s score of over 400 runs set the tone, which was then followed by restricting the Australian team to under 250. The win gave India A a 1-0 lead in the series. After losing the toss, India A was put into bat and posted a massive score, powered by centuries from Priyansh Arya and Shreyas Iyer. India A scored 413 runs for the loss of six wickets in their 50 overs, marking the third time the team has crossed 400 runs in List A cricket. Priyansh Arya’s innings of 101 runs came off 84 balls, featuring 11 fours and 5 sixes. Shreyas Iyer smashed 110 runs off 83 balls, including 12 fours and 4 sixes. Prabhsimran Singh contributed with 56 runs from 53 balls, while Riyan Parag scored 67 runs from 42 balls. Ayush Badoni added a quick 50 runs from 27 balls. For Australia, Will Sutherland took two wickets, with Tom Straker, Liam Scott, Todd Murphy and Tanveer Sangha each picking up one wicket.
Australia, chasing a target of 414 runs, began with a decent start, but the Indian bowlers made a strong comeback. The Australian team was bowled out for 242 runs in 33.1 overs. Nishant Sindhu was the standout bowler, taking four wickets for 50 runs in 6.1 overs. Ravi Bishnoi secured two wickets. Ayush Badoni, Yudhvir Singh, Simarjeet Singh, and Gurjapneet Singh each claimed one wicket.