IND-A vs AUS-A Fantasy Prediction, 2nd ODI: India A vs Australia A Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report

Australia A took the opener in style, chasing down India A’s 149 with a dominant 274/10 to go 1-0 up in the three match series. Hardik Pandya’s comeback innings for India A was overshadowed by a heavy defeat, and the hosts need a response in Puducherry to keep the series alive. For IND-A vs AUS-A 2nd ODI Fantasy Team selections, this match presents an important opportunity to assess the key players and expected performers.

IND-A vs AUS-A Match Details

Match: India A vs Australia A – 2nd ODI
Series: Australia A Tour of India 2026
Date: Friday, 9 October 2026
Time: 9:00 AM IST
Venue: Cricket Association Puducherry, Siechem Ground, Puducherry

Recent Form

India A have gone L W W L L across their last five outings in various series, with the most recent result a heavy loss in the series opener here, bowled out for 149 chasing 274. Before that they won a tri series final against Sri Lanka A and a fixture against Afghanistan A, against two earlier defeats to Afghanistan A and Sri Lanka A. Australia A have gone W L W L W across their recent matches, with the opener win over India A their latest result, built on a strong batting performance.

Series Scoreboard

Australia A lead the three match ODI series 1-0 after winning the opener by 125 runs. India A need a win here to keep the series alive heading into the decider.

IND-A vs AUS-A Head to Head

Across the last 10 meetings shown, the two sides split 2-2 in the matches on record, with results going back and forth across the 2025 and 2026 series. Australia A won the most recent meeting, this series’ opener, while India A won the most recent meeting before that in 2025. The head to head is close enough that recent form matters more than history here.

Team Comparison

Over their last 10 matches against all opposition, India A have won 60%, averaging 273 with a high of 377 and a low of 135. Australia A have won 57% of their last 7, averaging 254 with a high of 332 and a low of 160. Both sides have shown they can post big totals, though India A’s average is the higher of the two.

IND-A vs AUS-A Squads

India A: Ruturaj Gaikwad captains the side, with Kumar Kushagra behind the stumps. Hardik Pandya is back in the squad after injury, adding serious all round value at the top of the order group. Full squad: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rajat Patidar, Kumar Kushagra (wk), Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, B Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Nishant Sindhu, Arshin Kulkarni, Hardik Pandya, Suryansh Shedge, Anukul Roy, Vipraj Nigam, Arshad Khan, Gurjapneet Singh, Yash Ravisingh Thakur.

Australia A: Will Sutherland captains the side for this one day leg of the tour. Josh Philippe is the squad’s specialist wicketkeeper batter based on his regular role. Full squad: Will Sutherland (c), Mahli Beardman, Nikhil Chaudhary, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Aaron Hardie, Spencer Johnson, Sam Konstas, Nathan McSweeney, Todd Murphy, Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe, Tanveer Sangha, Liam Scott, Lachlan Shaw.

Pitch Report

Cricket Association Puducherry’s Siechem Ground has been fairly even between pace and spin over the last 10 matches, with spinners taking 52% of wickets (81 of 157) against 48% for pace. Australia A’s 274 in the opener here suggests the surface has runs in it when batters apply themselves.

Weather Report

Friday, 9 October in Puducherry is forecast mostly cloudy with a temperature around 31.5°C and humidity at 70%. There is a 61% chance of rain, so this one carries a real risk of a delay or a reduced match. Keep an eye on the toss and early update if your contest allows late changes.

Probable Playing XIs

India A (Probable): Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Priyansh Arya, B Sai Sudharsan, Rajat Patidar, Devdutt Padikkal, Hardik Pandya, Kumar Kushagra (wk), Nishant Sindhu, Vipraj Nigam, Arshad Khan, Gurjapneet Singh.

Australia A (Probable): Sam Konstas, Jack Edwards, Nathan McSweeney, Aaron Hardie, Will Sutherland (c), Josh Philippe (wk), Todd Murphy, Tanveer Sangha, Spencer Johnson, Ben Dwarshuis, Mahli Beardman.

These are best estimate lineups built from the full squads. Both XIs are confirmed at the toss.

Key Player Battles

Hardik Pandya vs Will Sutherland: Two all rounders central to their sides, with Pandya back from injury and Sutherland leading Australia A from the middle order. Whoever contributes more with both bat and ball likely swings this match.

Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Spencer Johnson: Gaikwad anchors the India A top order, and Johnson’s left arm pace with the new ball is the kind of threat that can remove him early and set the tone for Australia A.

Josh Philippe vs Vipraj Nigam: Philippe’s attacking game behind and in front of the stumps against Nigam’s spin in the middle overs is a contest that could decide a big chunk of the Australia A innings.

IND-A vs AUS-A Fantasy Team: Small League

Wicketkeepers: Josh Philippe, Kumar Kushagra

Batters: Ruturaj Gaikwad (VC), Sam Konstas, Rajat Patidar

All-rounders: Hardik Pandya (C), Will Sutherland, Nishant Sindhu

Bowlers: Vipraj Nigam, Spencer Johnson, Tanveer Sangha

Pandya gets the captaincy on all round value after his return from injury, while Gaikwad takes the vice captaincy as India A’s captain and a batter who should see the new ball at the top. The rest of the side is built around both top orders plus the spin and seam options who should share the bulk of the overs.

IND-A vs AUS-A Fantasy Team: Grand League

Wicketkeepers: Josh Philippe

Batters: Nathan McSweeney (C), Devdutt Padikkal (VC), Jack Edwards, Mitchell Owen

All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Todd Murphy

Bowlers: Arshad Khan, Gurjapneet Singh, Ben Dwarshuis, Mahli Beardman

For a grand league differential play, McSweeney offers top order upside without the ownership a bigger name like Gaikwad will draw. Padikkal gets the vice captaincy as a batter who could be lower owned than Pandya or Philippe. Dwarshuis and Beardman round out the side as differential bowling picks.

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Match Prediction

Australia A go in on the back of a dominant opening win and a settled batting unit, while India A need Hardik Pandya and the top order to fire together to level the series. With a real rain risk hanging over the match, this could end up being a shortened contest decided by whichever side adapts faster to fewer overs. Australia A get a slight edge on current form, though a fit again Pandya gives India A a real path back into the series.

IND-A vs AUS-A 2nd ODI Fantasy Team – FAQs

Q. Who will win the IND-A vs AUS-A 2nd ODI today?
A. Australia A go in with a slight edge after their dominant win in the opener, though India A have the batting depth and a returning Hardik Pandya to level the series.

Q. What is the IND-A vs AUS-A Fantasy prediction for the 2nd ODI?
A. Hardik Pandya and Ruturaj Gaikwad are the top captaincy picks, with Nathan McSweeney and Devdutt Padikkal standing out as differential options.

Q. What is the pitch report for Cricket Association Puducherry, Siechem Ground?
A. The ground has been fairly even between pace and spin over the last 10 matches, and the opener here produced a big total of 274, suggesting runs are available for batters who get in.

Q. Who captains Australia A in this ODI series?
A. Will Sutherland captains Australia A for the one day leg of this tour.

Q. Is there a rain threat for the IND-A vs AUS-A match?
A. Yes. The forecast for 9 October in Puducherry shows a 61% chance of rain, so a delay or a reduced match is a real possibility.

Q. Is Hardik Pandya playing in this match?
A. Yes, he is part of the India A squad for this series, marking his return after injury.