Tilak Varma's valiant knock of 94 went in vain as Australia-A secured a nine-wicket win in 2nd unofficial ODI to level the series. In the rain-affected game, Tilak made a strong claim to be included in the ODI team with his wonderful knock but the Aussies came back strongly in the chase to win the match.

Coming into the contest on the back of his heroics in the Asia Cup final, the southpaw showcased his talent and proved his credentials as India-A could only muster 246 runs in the first innings as none of the batters could find the rhythm after shining in the first match. However, after a three-hour delay, Australia were given a revised target of 160 to chase in 25 overs via DLS method. The Aussies had gone into the rain-break at 48 for no loss in 5.5 overs.

Once they came out after the

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