Gold Coast (Australia), Aug 22: On Day 1 of the only unofficial Test, visiting India A women dominated proceedings against their Australian counterparts at Kerrydale Oval, here on Thursday.
After Australia A skipper Charli Knott won the toss, the hosts opted to bat first. But unable to negotiate Indian spinners, Australia A women were bundled out for just 212 runs.
Indian spinners Minnu Mani and Priya Mishra bowled superbly to share nine wickets between them with the former picking up a five-wicket haul.
Despite an first wicket partnership of 56 runs, the hosts could manage only 212 on beard. Leg spinner Priya Mishra struck first and soon the Aussies were reduced to 94/5.
Indian turners Minnu Mani and Priya Mishra didn't let the hosts off the hook during their spells and kept picking wickets at regular intervals. Mannat Kashyap also chipped in with a crucial wicket.
Finally, Australia A women were all out for 212 runs in 65.5 overs.
In response, India A lost Priya Punia early with Maitlan Brown striking with the new ball. Shubha Satheesh then gathered 22 quick runs before being pinned in front of the stumps by Kate Peterson.
However, Shweta Sehrawat and Tejal Hasabnis shared an unbeaten 53-run stand.
At stumps on Day 1, India A were 100/2, with Shweta unbeaten on 40 while Hasabnis is batting well on 31. India were are trailing by 112 runs with 8 first innings wickets in hand.
If the visitors can see off the first hour of play on Day 2 without losing too many wickets, then India A women taking first innings lead seems quite possible. But if the Aussies scalp a few quick wickets, they can surely bounce back into the game..
Brief Scores
India A: 100/2 after 36 overs (S Sehrawat 40*)
Australia A: 212/10 in 65.5 overs (G Voll 71; M Mani 5/58, P Mishra 4/58).
Match to Continue.
