West Indies' Amir Jangoo, 28, scored a maiden double century in his 2nd Test, joining Brian Lara and Chris Gayle as the only West Indies batters to achieve this feat against Sri Lanka, helping the team to a 318-run lead.
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
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 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.
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 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*).
Sri Lanka's Sonal Dinusha and Dhananjaya de Silva staged a strong recovery on Day 3, batting to 204/5 by tea. Shamar Joseph had earlier taken two quick wickets for the West Indies.
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*)
India A, led by Dhruv Jurel, begins a two-match unofficial Test series against Sri Lanka A in Galle, offering emerging players like Aquib Nabi, Sai Sudharsan, and Devdutt Padikkal a chance to impress for national team selection.
Australia secured a commanding 113-run victory over Pakistan in the Women's T20 World Cup, while Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu scored a memorable century. New Zealand also kept their hopes alive with a win.
Sri Lanka wins by 9 wickets against Ireland in Women's T20 World Cup
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.
Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu expressed deep disappointment after her team's loss to the West Indies in the Women's T20 World Cup, stating she feels like "a failure as a captain." The defeat leaves Sri Lanka with a slim chance of reaching the semi-finals.
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.
Sri Lanka's captain Chamari Athapaththu blamed a poor batting display for their five-wicket loss to West Indies in the Women's T20 World Cup. Sri Lanka was bowled out for 98, a total West Indies chased down with 23 balls to spare.
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.
