What happened
Australia A beat India A by 125 runs in the 1st unofficial ODI at the CAP Siechem Ground in Puducherry on October 6, 2026.
Why it matters
Australia A now lead the three-match unofficial ODI series 1-0 with two fixtures still ahead on October 9 and 11 at the same venue.
Remember this
Beardman's swing ended the ODI early.
What happens next
Australia A lead 1-0; the 2nd and 3rd unofficial ODIs are played on October 9 and October 11 at the CAP Siechem Ground in Puducherry before a 3,000-strong crowd.
- 2nd unofficial ODI: October 9, CAP Siechem Ground, Puducherry.
- 3rd unofficial ODI: October 11, CAP Siechem Ground, Puducherry.
More context & who is affected
At the CAP Siechem Ground in Puducherry, Australia A pushed India A around on their first unofficial ODI of the bilateral tour, adding a 125-run victory to a 1-0 series lead.
Nathan McSweeney anchored the chase with 123 off 135 balls and picked up Player of the Match honours. Mahli Beardman set the tone with 4/23 in six overs and a run of wickets early.
India A were bowled out for 149 inside 32 overs, Rajat Patidar's 53 the only notable resistance. The remaining two ODIs follow on October 9 and 11 at the same ground, played before a 3,000-strong crowd.
- Final score
- AUSA 274 / INDA 149 Australia A 274 all out in 48.2 overs; India A 149 all out in 31.4 overs.CricbuzzESPN Cricinfo
- McSweeney score
- 123 (135b) Nathan McSweeney: 123 off 135 balls, 13 fours, Player of the Match.ESPN CricinfoCricbuzz
- Beardman bowling
- 4/23 Mahli Beardman: 4 for 23 in six overs, three wickets in the powerplay.ESPN Cricinfo
Sports Fans
Australia A now hold a 1-0 lead over India A in the three-ODI unofficial tour, with two matches still scheduled at the same venue.
Sports Fans
Reserve players like McSweeney and Beardman got a stage to rebuild form and case selection arguments ahead of full international windows.
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Sources & verification2 sources · 4 claims
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- CricbuzzOfficialPublished Oct 7, 2026 · Accessed Oct 8, 2026
- ESPN CricinfoReportingPublished Oct 6, 2026 · Accessed Oct 8, 2026
Claims and linked sources
Australia A beat India A by 125 runs in the 1st unofficial ODI at Puducherry on October 6, 2026.
Nathan McSweeney hit 123 off 135 balls and was named Player of the Match.
Mahli Beardman struck early with 4 for 23 in six overs to set up the win.
India A were bowled out for 149 in 31.4 overs, Rajat Patidar scoring 53.
