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McSweeney century, Beardman's bowling lift Australia A past India A
Australia A secured a commanding 125-run victory over India A in the opening match of their three-game one-day series, with Nathan McSweeney's century and Mahli Beardman's destructive bowling spell proving decisive.
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Nathan McSweeney's unbeaten hundred and pace bowler Mahli Beardman's exceptional 4-23 haul powered Australia A to a dominant win in the first one-day encounter against India A. The victory sets up an early advantage for the Australian side in the three-match series.
McSweeney's fluent century provided the foundation for Australia A's competitive total, anchoring the innings with a composed and aggressive display. The opener's substantial contribution proved crucial as Australia A posted a commanding score in the limited-overs fixture.
Beardman then wreaked havoc with the ball, dismantling India A's top-order batting lineup with a penetrative spell. His figures of 4 wickets for 23 runs exposed significant vulnerabilities in the visiting side's batting powerplay, restricting India A's run-scoring opportunities from the outset.
The 125-run margin of defeat represents a comprehensive reversal for India A, who will need substantial improvements across both batting and bowling departments when they return for the second match. Australia A's balanced all-round performance has established early momentum in the series.