India A edged Sri Lanka A by eight runs in the Tri-Nation A Series opener in Dambulla on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, after posting 277 for 6 in 50 overs. Sri Lanka A staged a late fightback but suffered a collapse, losing their last three wickets in the 49th over and falling short of the target. India A had won the toss and elected to bat first.
The match was tight throughout, with India A ultimately defending a competitive total on a pitch that offered something for both batters and bowlers. The late Sri Lankan resistance made for a tense finish, but India’s bowlers held their nerve to secure the victory by a narrow margin.
Tilak Varma led the India A side as captain, while much of the tournament’s attention in Dambulla centered on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The 15-year-old, who rose to global prominence with eye-catching performances in the 2026 Indian Premier League, has also shown his aptitude in the 50-over format after starring in India’s U19 World Cup triumph earlier this year.
The India A squad leans heavily on players with strong IPL form. Ruturaj Gaikwad, a notable inclusion, is expected to join the senior Indian team soon for their ODI series against Afghanistan, reportedly replacing the injured Virat Kohli. The team balance features Prabhsimran Singh and Ayush Badoni to bolster the middle order, with left-handed all-rounder Nishant Sindhu offering depth.
Pace options include Yash Thakur-rewarded for a strong Vijay Hazare Trophy-alongside Yudhvir Singh Charak and Anshul Kamboj, while Arshad Khan provides additional variety. Spin responsibilities are shared by Vipraj Nigam and Harsh Dubey. The close result underlines India A’s bench strength and sets up an intriguing remainder to the tri-series.
Original Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/india-a-vs-sri-lanka-a-live-score-ind-sl-tri-series-2026-match-cricket-scorecard-dambulla-updates-10730433/
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Publish Date: 2026-06-09 18:11:00
