Fine half-centuries from Yastika Bhatia, Radha Yadav and Tanuja Kanwar propelled India ‘A’ to a thrilling series-clinching two-wicket victory over Australia ‘A’ in the second women’s one-dayer here on Friday.

Chasing a healthy 265-9, built largely on Australian skipper Healy’s 87-ball 91, India were in doldrums at 193-7 after losing Yastika (66) and Radha (60).

But all-rounder Tanuja (50) rose to the occasion to fashion a fight back as India ‘A’ won on the second-last ball of the match. Following the win, India have taken a 2-0 lead in the three-match series.