- Wed, March 16, 2022

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The India A vs Sri Lanka A match in the Tri Nation A Series 2026 delivered absolute drama as Sri Lanka A defeated India A in a thrilling Super Over finish after both teams ended with identical scores of 265 in Dambulla. Cricket fans witnessed one of the most exciting matches of the tournament, packed with momentum swings, brilliant batting displays, and nerve-wracking moments till the very end.
Batting first, India A posted a competitive total of 265 runs in 49.2 overs. Young stars Suryansh Shedge and Vipraj Nigam played crucial roles in rescuing the innings after India lost wickets at regular intervals. Shedge smashed a superb 72 off 66 balls, while Vipraj Nigam impressed with a counter-attacking 51 runs. Earlier, Ruturaj Gaikwad added stability with 37 runs, while Tilak Varma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi chipped in with useful contributions.
For Sri Lanka A, spinner Vijayakanth Viyaskanth delivered an outstanding spell by taking 3 wickets and controlling the middle overs brilliantly. Mohamed Shiraz also picked up three important wickets to restrict India A from crossing the 280-run mark.
In reply, Sri Lanka A started aggressively through Niroshan Dickwella and Avishka Fernando, who gave the hosts a quick start inside the powerplay. However, the real game-changer was Sadeera Samarawickrama, who produced a calm and classy innings of 93 runs off 113 balls under pressure. His partnership with Wanuja Sahan kept Sri Lanka A in the chase despite regular breakthroughs from the Indian bowlers.
India A bowlers fought back strongly in the death overs, especially Ayush Badoni, who surprisingly starred with the ball and claimed two wickets. Vipraj Nigam and Anukul Roy also kept the scoring under control, creating tension in the final overs. The match eventually ended in a tie with Sri Lanka A reaching 265/9 in 50 overs.
The Super Over produced more drama as Sri Lanka A held their nerves better to secure a memorable victory. The thrilling contest instantly became one of the best matches of the Tri Nation A Series 2026, with fans praising the performances of both young squads on social media.
The match also highlighted the future stars of Indian and Sri Lankan cricket. Players like Suryansh Shedge, Vipraj Nigam, Sadeera Samarawickrama, and Vijayakanth Viyaskanth showcased immense talent and proved why A-team cricket continues to be an important platform for emerging cricketers.
With this thrilling result, the Tri Nation A Series 2026 has become even more exciting, and cricket fans will now eagerly wait for the upcoming matches in the tournament.
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