India A took an early grip on their Tri-Nation Series 2026 encounter with Afghanistan A as the visitors slipped to 56 for 2 after eight overs while chasing. Early breakthroughs from Kamboj and Yash Thakur put Afghanistan A on the back foot, and a spectacular catch by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi further swung momentum toward India A, according to live reports.
Kamboj struck in the powerplay to remove a set batter, and Thakur followed up with another important wicket, keeping the scoring in check and forcing Afghanistan A to rebuild. Sportstar and The Indian Express both highlighted India A’s strong opening spell, which left the chase fragmented in the early stage.
Fielding proved decisive: NDTV Sports singled out Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for a “stunning” catch that helped stem Afghanistan A’s progress. That contribution came amid wider scrutiny of Sooryavanshi’s technique — Moneycontrol noted discussions around how opponents have targeted perceived weaknesses in the 15-year-old’s game earlier in the series.
Pre-match assessments had suggested Afghanistan A would pose a stern challenge, with The Hindu describing India A as facing a “tough task” against an upbeat Afghan side. Early on, however, India A’s bowlers and sharp fielding have tilted the contest in their favour, with conditions and disciplined seam bowling restricting free hitting.
The match remains in progress, with Afghanistan A working to steady the chase from 56/2. India A will look to maintain pressure through disciplined bowling changes and tight fielding as the middle overs approach.
Original Source: https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/india-a-vs-afghanistan-a-live-ind-afg-score-tri-nation-a-series-2026-match-updates-highlights/article71110846.ece
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Publish Date: 2026-06-17 15:53:00
