Georgia Prestwidge made the most of pace-conducive conditions to dismantle the Indian top order on the first day of the unofficial women’s Test between Australia A and India A in Brisbane.
Georgia removed Nandini Kashyap and Dhara Gujjar off successive deliveries in the second over of the day, proving her captain Tahlia Wilson’s decision correct, who won the toss and inserted India A in following a delayed start.
Shafali Verma, who did not find a spot in India’s ODI World Cup squad, set up the visitor’s recourse with Tejal Hasabnis. But the third-wicket stand was broken on 38 runs by Sianna Ginger, who nabbed Tejal on nine runs.
Georgia made further dents to India A’s hopes of a recovery in the very next, castling Shafali on 35 and leaving India at 44 for four in the 11th over.
Matters could have been much worse for India A if not for Raghvi Bist’s unbeaten 26. She struck partnerships with Tanusree Sarkar and Radha Yadav to ensure India lost just one more wicket.
India A was parked at 93 for five in the 24th over when inclement weather brought the day’s proceedings to a halt.
Published on Aug 21, 2025
