Auqib Nabi's 4/58 with the second new ball helped India A secure a 122-run first-innings lead over Sri Lanka A, extending it to 170 by stumps on Day 3
India A remains in control of the second unofficial Test despite Sri Lanka A's resilient partnerships, with Auqib Nabi Dar and Yash Thakur securing key wickets to keep the hosts at 305/7, trailing India A's 452/6 declared by 147 runs.
India A declared their first innings at 452/6, led by Dhruv Jurel's unbeaten 141. They then reduced Sri Lanka A to 113/2, holding a substantial lead of 339 runs heading into Day 3.
On Day 3 of the second unofficial Test in Galle, India A finally broke a resilient 117-run fourth-wicket partnership between Ashen Bandara and Sahan Arachchige, with Saransh Jain taking the wicket. The day saw Sri Lanka A show strong resistance, building two century partnerships, despite rain interruptions, as they chased India A's declared total of 452/6.
India A reached 381/5 against Sri Lanka A in the 1st Unofficial Test in Galle before rain forced an early halt on Day 2. Captain Dhruv Jurel is unbeaten on 97, nearing a century, after a crucial 100-run partnership with Shaik Rasheed (63).
India A will resume Day 2 of the 1st Unofficial Test against Sri Lanka A at Galle International Stadium in a dominant position at 333/4, powered by Sai Sudharsan's century and an unbeaten 98-run partnership between captain Dhruv Jurel (57*) and Shaik Rasheed (48*).
India A declared their first innings at 452/6 after captain Dhruv Jurel's unbeaten 141. Sri Lanka A reached 17/1 after four overs in response, losing opener Niroshan Dickwella early.
India A finished day one of the first unofficial Test against Sri Lanka A in a commanding position at 333/4 in Galle, powered by Sai Sudharsan's fluent century (132) and an unbeaten 116-run partnership between captain Dhruv Jurel (68*) and Shaik Rasheed (53*).
India A ended Day 1 at 333/4 against Sri Lanka A, anchored by Sai Sudharsan's 132 and an unbeaten 116-run partnership between Dhruv Jurel (68*) and Shaik Rasheed (53*)
Suryansh Shedge has been named as the replacement for all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy in India's squads for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England due to a quadriceps injury sustained by Reddy. Shedge earned his call-up following strong performances with India A.
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed the fastest List A half-century in history (11 balls) and scored 94 off 29 balls in the Tri-Series final, leading India A to a 66-run victory over Sri Lanka A. The 15-year-old credited a conversation with his coach for overcoming a lean patch.
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed the fastest List A half-century in history (11 balls) and scored 94 off 29 balls in the Tri-Series final. His explosive innings helped India A defeat Sri Lanka A by 66 runs to win the title.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, smashed 94 off 29 balls, including an 11-ball fifty, to help India A win the Tri-nation title against Sri Lanka A
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hit a record-breaking 94 off 29 balls, including an 11-ball fifty, to lead India A to a Tri-nation final victory over Sri Lanka A in Dambulla. The knock avenged a previous 'not IPL' jibe.
Teen batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, smashed 94 off 29 balls in the Tri-Nation Series final, setting a List A record for the fastest fifty in 11 deliveries. He admitted many may not realize his extensive 50-over experience.
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, smashed a record 94 off 29 balls in the Tri-Nation Series final, leading India A to victory. He achieved the fastest List A fifty in 11 deliveries and admitted many may not realize his extensive 50-over experience.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 94 off 29 balls, a List A record, to guide India A to 377/9. India A then defeated Sri Lanka A by 66 runs in the tri-series final, restricting the hosts to 311 despite strong individual efforts.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 94 off 29 balls, setting a List A record for fastest fifty in 11 deliveries, as India A defeated Sri Lanka A by 66 runs in the tri-series final. India A posted 377/9, with Sri Lanka A managing 311 in reply.
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored a blistering 94 off 29 balls, including a 12-ball fifty, in the Tri-Nation Series final against Sri Lanka A. This innings, while remarkable, was not his fastest-scoring knock, with a previous 144 off 42 balls against UAE in 2025 holding that record.
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored a rapid 94 off 29 balls against Sri Lanka A in a Tri-Nation Series final, hitting 10 fours and 8 sixes. This innings, with a strike rate of 324.14, is one of India A's most destructive in 50-over format, though not his fastest.
Indian teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi achieved the fastest fifty in List A cricket history, scoring a half-century in just 11 deliveries during the Tri-Nation Series final against Sri Lanka A. The 15-year-old's explosive innings ended at 94 off 29 balls.
India A and Sri Lanka A face off in the tri-series final in Dambulla. The match follows a previous encounter that ended in a Super Over, marked by an on-field altercation involving Indian batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sri Lankan players.
Sri Lanka A captain Sahan Arachchige stated his team will not target India A batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the tri-series final, despite a past on-field confrontation. The teams meet again in Dambulla after a tense Super Over.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, involved in on-field altercation with Sri Lanka A's Vishen Halambage after sledging; former Indian batter Manoj Tiwary and spin coach Sairaj Bahutule advise him on handling provocation and maintaining conduct.
