Australian A team toured India in 2025 as one of the hardest opportunities to develop young talents into quality international batsmen in Indian subcontinent conditions. These were spin-friendly pitches that tested a batsman for patience and technique. Against the odds, the batsmen displayed some amazing category and scored runs consistently with big innings during this series, which included two unofficial Tests as well as List A matches.
Here are the top 5 run scorers from the Australia A Tour of India 2025, based on total runs, average, strike rate, and notable performances.
Most runs in Australia A Tour of India 2025:
| Player | Mat | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | 100 | 50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Head (Aus) | 5 | 448 | 152 | 56.00 | 92.56 | 2 | 1 |
| Sam Marsden (Aus) | 4 | 338 | 140 | 54.66 | 54.99 | 1 | 2 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal (Ind) | 5 | 391 | 161 | 43.44 | 53.42 | 1 | 2 |
| Alex Carey (Aus) | 5 | 216 | 70 | 30.86 | 69.01 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Sutherland (Vic) | 3 | 198 | 76 | 39.60 | 65.80 | 0 | 1 |
1. Travis Head (AUS) – 448 runs
He was the top-scorer on the tour and his majestic knock of 152 really established his eminence. He ended the tour with an average in excess of 50 (specifically 56) and a very commendable strike rate of 92.56, showing he could anchor an innings when the situation demanded and put a charge on it when necessary.
2. Sam Marsden (AUS) – 338 Runs
Marsden had an effective batting display hitting a highest score of 140. His consistent run making and ability to build an innings were key to the competitiveness of Australia A.
3. Yashasvi Jaiswal (IND) – 391 Runs
The Indian batting sensation made tons of runs with 391 runs at a highest score of 161. Known for his poise, he went on to average 43.44, which saw him take on both roles, accumulator and aggressor, very comfortably.
4. Alex Carey (Australia) – 216 runs
Blessed with patience and finishing abilities, Carey lent stability to the middle order and also worked adeptly behind the stumps. With a strike rate of 69 and a top score of 70, he has proved he can help Australia A set up decent totals.
5. Will Sutherland (Victoria) – 198 runs
Sutherland made useful runs in most games, with a highest score of 76. The all-rounder’s versatile role showed in key batting contributions he was able to make.
Australia A’s 2025 tour to India tested the young batsmen’s abilities to toe a spin-heavy attack in gruelling conditions. Head- and Marsden-type performances underline Australia’s massive batting talent pipeline while Jaiswal-type Indian talents promise the future.
