Mon Dec 02 13:02:41 UTC 2024: ## India Cruises to Six-Wicket Victory Over PM’s XI in Rain-Curtailed Warm-up Match

**Canberra, Australia –** India secured a comfortable six-wicket victory over the Australian Prime Minister’s XI in a rain-affected tour game at Manuka Oval on Thursday. The match, originally scheduled for two days, was reduced to a single day after the first day was washed out due to persistent rain. Chasing a revised target of 241 runs in 46 overs, India reached the total with 19 balls to spare.

Shubman Gill’s return to form was a major highlight for India, scoring a half-century (50) after recovering from a thumb injury that caused him to miss the first Test. Other notable contributions came from Nitish Reddy and Washington Sundar, who both scored 42 runs each. Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal (45) and KL Rahul (27) provided a solid start, putting on a 75-run partnership for the first wicket. Captain Rohit Sharma, however, managed only three runs.

Earlier, Harshit Rana led India’s bowling attack, claiming four wickets as the PM’s XI were bowled out for 240. Sam Konstas top-scored for the PM’s XI with a impressive 107 runs, while Hanno Jacobs contributed a 61-run innings.

The match served as valuable preparation for India ahead of the second Test against Australia, a day-night match starting in Adelaide on December 6. India currently leads the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 1-0 after a resounding victory in the first Test in Perth. Despite the reduced overs, the match provided India’s batsmen with much-needed practice in the lead up to the crucial pink-ball test.

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