Opener maddy darke

Great Barrier Reef Arena: Opener Maddy Darke slammed an unbeaten 106 and carried Australia ‘A’ defeated India ‘A’ by eight wickets to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match 50-over series at the Great Barrier Reef Arena on Friday.

After Katie Mack scored a century in Australia ‘A’ winning the first 50-over game on Wednesday, it was Maddy’s turn to hit one -- an unbeaten 106 coming off 115 deliveries, and laced with seven boundaries to carry her bat through the hosts’ chase of 219.

Maddy shared a 131-run opening stand with Katie, who made a 78-ball 68. After she and Charli Knott fell in quick succession, Maddy joined forces with captain Tahlia McGrath (32 not out off 26 balls) to complete the chase for Australia 'A' in 40.2 overs.