India A vs Sri Lanka A: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi involved in heated exchanges during Tri-Nation Series match

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Tilak Varma

NEW DELHI: The India A vs Sri Lanka A match in the Tri-Nation A Series in Dambulla had everything - controversy, confusion, heated exchanges, a Super Over and even a tense confrontation involving teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. While Sri Lanka A eventually emerged victorious in the Super Over on Monday, much of the post-match attention shifted to Sooryavanshi after videos of the dramatic scenes went viral on social media.

Sooryavanshi involved in heated exchanges

After the match ended in a tie, confusion prevailed over whether a Super Over would be played as fading light became a concern. India A captain Tilak Varma was seen engaged in lengthy discussions with the umpires, insisting that the game continue and be decided through a Super Over. In a video doing the rounds on social media, Sooryavanshi can first be seen joining Tilak in questioning the officials. As the discussions intensified, India A coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar stepped in and pulled the youngster away from the umpires. Moments later, Sooryavanshi appeared to urge Tilak to walk away from the discussion and was seen physically nudging his captain away from the boundary ropes as the argument continued. The drama did not end there. Following Sri Lanka A's victory in the Super Over, Sooryavanshi was involved in a heated exchange with a Sri Lankan player. The confrontation briefly escalated before teammates intervened and separated the players.

Super Over decides thrilling contest

Earlier, Sri Lanka A found a way to get over the line after an emotionally charged contest. Left-arm pacer Arshad Khan produced a superb final over in regulation time, conceding only four runs when Sri Lanka A needed five to win, forcing the match into a Super Over. However, Arshad's Super Over proved expensive as Sri Lanka A scored 16 runs, aided by a wide and a no-ball. Chasing 17 for victory, India A sent out Sooryavanshi and Suryansh Shedge. But Sri Lanka pacer Kugathas Mathulan kept his composure under pressure and restricted the duo to just nine runs to seal a memorable win for the hosts.

Sooryavanshi's promising start continues

The 15-year-old Sooryavanshi once again showed glimpses of his talent at the top of the order, scoring 21 runs against Sri Lanka A. The youngster had earlier made 14 in the opening game against Sri Lanka A before following it up with an impressive 44 against Afghanistan A.