IND-A vs AUS-A Live Score and Updates: Sam Konstas Smashes Blistering Ton

On September 16, 2025, the 1st Unofficial Test between India A and Australia A kicked off at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The India A team captain is Shreyas Iyer, while the Aussie side is being led by Nathan McSweeney. This four-day encounter marks the start of Australia A tour of India 2025. The game began on the 16th and is set to run through to September 19, 2025.

Sam Konstas and Campbell Kellaway put together an impressive opening stand of 198 runs, with Konstas reaching a well-deserved century. However, once their partnership ended, wickets began to fall rapidly, and the Australian side experienced a collapse as India fought back and picked up 4 wickets in quick succession, but the Aussies have managed to build on another partnership with Cooper Connolly and Liam Scott out there in the middle.

IND-A vs AUS-A Playing XI and Other Details

The ongoing 2025 India A vs Australia A series, played as two four-day unofficial Tests at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, is a great platform for young players to showcase their skills in the longer format of the game. The senior teams of India and Australia are among the best cricket teams in the world.

Abhimanyu Easwaran will be the opener, and he has been a consistent performer in domestic cricket. N. Jagadeesan, who is one of the best wicketkeepers in India, adds experience to the batting order. The team also includes all-rounders like Tanush Kotian and Harsh Dubey, who can contribute with both bat and ball.

On the Australian side, led by Nathan McSweeney, they got one of the next-gen young Aussie openers in Sam Konstas, along with Campbell Kellaway. Players like Oliver Peake and Cooper Connolly add variety, especially in spin bowling. The pace attack is led by Xavier Bartlett, supported by left-arm spinner Fergus O’Neill and off-spinners Cory Rocchiccioli and Todd Murphy. Here is the India A vs Australia A Playing XI:

India A Playing XI

Abhimanyu Easwaran, N Jagadeesan, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Shreyas Iyer (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Tanush Kotian, Harsh Dubey, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Khaleel Ahmed.

Australia A Playing XI

Sam Konstas, Campbell Kellaway, Nathan McSweeney (c), Oliver Peake, Cooper Connolly, Josh Phillippe (wk), Liam Scott, Xavier Bartlett, Fergus O’Neill, Cory Rocchiccioli, Todd Murphy.

IND-A vs AUS-A Live Score

The first unofficial Test between India A and Australia A got underway on September 16, 2025. After winning the toss, India A captain Shreyas Iyer chose to bowl first, hoping to take advantage of the helpful conditions for seamers and swing bowlers early on. However, the decision proved to be a wrong one.

Australia A opened their innings with Sam Konstas and Campbell Kellaway, who put together a strong partnership of 198 runs. Konstas impressed with his batting, playing a key role in getting the team off to a solid start. However, once their partnership ended, wickets started falling quickly, and the middle order struggled under pressure. Despite this, they have managed to hold on and add some valuable runs.

India A’s bowling attack, led by Prasidh Krishna along with support from Khaleel Ahmed and Tanush Kotian, was under pressure during the Konstas-Kellaway partnership but is now looking in better rhythm. The spinners, especially Kotian and Harsh Dubey, were effective in both controlling the scoring and picking up important wickets.

The Aussies have crossed the 300-run mark at the loss of 5 wickets, with impressive contributions from Sam Konstas and Campbell Kellaway. The match isn’t being broadcast live right now. However, for IND-A vs AUS-A live score, you can click here.