India, Oct. 9 -- India A will face Australia A in the second unofficial ODI on Friday, October 9, at the Cricket Association Puducherry Siechem Ground, with the hosts needing a strong response after a heavy defeat in the series opener. Australia A secured a 125-run victory despite slipping to 87/5 after opting to bat first. Nathan McSweeney steadied the innings with a superb 123 off 135 deliveries, while Will Sutherland contributed 77 from 68 balls as the pair combined for a crucial 141-run stand to take their side to 274. Australia A's Mahli Beardman then dismantled India's top order early in the chase, leaving the hosts struggling at 24/3. Rajat Patidar offered some resistance with a half-century, but India A were dismissed for 149 in 3...