6:08pm Dominating run chase from Australia A and once again Webster ensured he saw the team home. When India A set the 168-run target for them this afternoon, after effectively recovering from 11 for 5, it seemed like we had a tricky chase in the offing. That was asserted further when Prasidh struck twice in two balls. But Konstas shone brilliantly, never looked like someone with lack of experience. And then Webster walked in in a tricky situation to see the side through for a second game in a row. Timely performances, will they have any bearing on Australia's Test squad?

For India A, Jurel was the brightest spot, scoring half-century in both the innings in adverse situations. He was calm, composed and his shot selection stood out. He is part of the India Test squad, will these performances at the MCG make India play him as a specialist batter? Ahead of perhaps Rahul and Sarfaraz? Prasidh also came off with an enhanced reputation, using the lengths smartly and also returning a few crucial wickets. He could be vying for the third seamer's spot in the XI and his batting could also be taken into consideration, in case the fight is real close

That is all we have from the MCG tonight. Thanks for your company. Remember, this is just a glimpse of perhaps what is to come in this month - the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Do keep checking out the site for all the content from the series, as well as other competitions. Till the next time, this is Sudarshanan signing off. Do take care, stay hydrated. Ciao!

47.5
4
Kotian to Webster, FOUR, All over! Webster dances down to the length ball to hammer it past the bowler to seal the 2-0 series win for Australia A
47.4
0
Kotian to Webster, no run, Fuller on middle, defended back towards the bowler
47.3
1
Kotian to Konstas, 1 run, Full on leg, drives it to mid-on for a quick one
47.2
1
Kotian to Webster, 1 run, Fuller on leg, turned through wide mid-on
47.1
3
Kotian to Konstas, 3 runs, Flatter and on a length on leg, Konstas goes back and slaps it through covers

END OF OVER:
47 | 7 Runs | AUS-A: 160/4

  • Beau Webster41 (63b)
  • Sam Konstas69 (126b)
  • Mukesh Kumar11-1-40-1
  • Tanush Kotian12-1-53-1
46.6
2
Mukesh Kumar to Webster, 2 runs, Full and wide outside off, carved through point for a double. Australia A need just eight more
46.5
1
Mukesh Kumar to Konstas, 1 run, Full and angling away, hit wide of mid-off

Jason: "Smith to continue opening and slot Konstas in at 4 ;-)"

46.4
1
Mukesh Kumar to Webster, 1 run, Short ball again, pulled through forward square leg
46.3
1
Mukesh Kumar to Konstas, 1 run, Full on middle, driven to mid-on for a quick sprint
46.2
2
Mukesh Kumar to Konstas, 2 runs, Dropped! Looks like Porel, the sub. Short ball around middle, Konstas seemed to have nailed the pull. It is the longer boundary and it was in the air. Porel covered good ground from deep backward square leg, got both hands to it but could not hang on
46.1
0
Mukesh Kumar to Konstas, no run, Yorker just outside off, Konstas dances down and misses it completely

We will continue till we get a result tonight

END OF OVER:
46 | 8 Runs | AUS-A: 153/4

  • Beau Webster38 (61b)
  • Sam Konstas65 (122b)
  • Tanush Kotian12-1-53-1
  • Mukesh Kumar10-1-33-1
45.6
0
Kotian to Webster, no run, Fuller on leg, blocked

Australia A 4th innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st1MS HarrisNA McSweeney
2nd0CT BancroftNA McSweeney
3rd47NA McSweeneyS Konstas
4th25O DaviesS Konstas
5th96BJ WebsterS Konstas