Incisive bowling by Tess Flintoff (3/39) and Charli Knott (3/34), who both grabbed three wickets each, helped Australia A defeat India A by 45 runs in the unofficial one-off women's Test here on Sunday. Chasing a target of 289, India A were bundled out for 243 as they managed to add just 94 runs to their overnight score of 149 for 6 on day 4 of the contest. Read more on TOI
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t India in a thrilling final to win the ICC World Test Championship In a thrilling final match that went down to the wire, Australia A emerged victorious over India to win the ICC World Test Championship in 2024. The match, held at the iconic MCG in Melbourne, saw both teams giving it their all in a bid to claim the prestigious title. Australia A, led by captain Pat Cummins, won the toss and elected to bat first on a pitch that offered some assistance to the bowlers. The Australian openers got off to a solid start, with David Warner and Marcus Harris putting on a century stand for the first wicket. Warner played a brilliant knock, scoring a century and laying the foundation for a big total. India fought back strongly in the second session, with their bowlers picking up quick wickets to put pressure on the Australian middle order. However, a counter-attacking innings from Marnus Labuschagne turned the tide in Australia's favor as he scored a quickfire fifty to take the team to a respectable total of 350 in the first innings. In reply, India got off to a shaky start, losing early wickets to the pace and swing of the Australian bowlers. However, a fighting century from captain Virat Kohli and valuable contributions from Ajinkya Rahane and Rishabh Pant helped India recover and post a competitive total of 320 in their first innings. With a slender lead of 30 runs, Australia A came out to bat in the second innings looking to set a challenging target for India. Once again, David Warner was the star of the show, scoring another century and guiding Australia A to a commanding total of 380. Chasing 410 for victory, India got off to a solid start with their openers putting on a century stand. However, the Australian bowlers struck back with timely wickets to keep the pressure on the Indian batsmen. In a tense final session, India required 30 runs off the last two overs with three wickets in hand. In a dramatic finish, Australia A held their nerve to pick up the remaining wickets and secure a thrilling victory by just 5 runs. The MCG erupted in celebration as the Australian players lifted the ICC World Test Championship trophy amidst scenes of jubilation. It was a fitting end to a hard-fought tournament, with Australia A showcasing their dominance in the longest format of the game. The victory will go down as one of the greatest moments in Australian cricket history, and the team will be remembered for their grit, determination, and never-say-die attitude.