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India A vs Afghanistan A Highlights, Tri-Series 2026 Match Updates: India A defeated Afghanistan A by 101 runs in Dambulla on Wednesday, thereby sealing their place in the final of the Tri-Nation A series. Put into bat, India A posted a strong total of 319/9 in 50 overs, led by fifties from captain Tilak Varma (59), Priyansh Arya (58) and Kumar Kushagra (58). In response, India A bowled out Afghanistan A for 218 in 36.5 overs. Nishant Sindhu led the wickets column with four wickets, Yash Thakur picked up two, while Anshul Kamboj, Anukul Roy, Vipraj Nigam and Suryansh Shedge scalped one each. 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi did not make a big score with the bat, but took an excellent catch. Priyansh Arya and substitute fielder Ashok Sharma also took superb catches. The win sees India A leapfrog Sri Lanka A on net-run-rate (NRR), and thereby book their place in the final. (SCORECARD)

IND A vs AFG A Live: Thank you!

That's a wrap for our coverage of the Tri-Nation A series match between India A and Afghanistan A. A thumping win for India A that sees them book their place in the final. They'll be watching on as Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A face off in the final league game, to decide the other finalist. 

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IND A vs AFG A Live: India A's journey so far

India A began the Tri-Nation A series tournament with an 8-run win over Sri Lanka A, clinching victory from the jaws of defeat. In their second game, India A lost by only 4 runs to Afghanistan A, via DLS method. The third match was the most dramatic of all, as India A suffered defeat to Sri Lanka A in a tense match that went down to a super over. And finally, India A concluded their league stage campaign with a terrific 101-run win over Afghanistan A.

IND A vs AFG A Live: Who will India A face in the final?

Sri Lanka A hold a significant edge over Afghanistan A in the league standings, and unless they lose by a humongous margin, the hosts will be the ones who qualify for the final. This tournament has witnessed two very close games between India A and SL A, and should they face off in the final, it would make for a spicy contest.

IND A vs AFG A Live: India A avenge Afghanistan A

India A suffered defeat via DLS method in the first league stage game against Afghanistan A, but today they've avenged that loss. A big win too, helping Tilak Varma's side book their place in the final of the Tri-Nation A series.

IND A vs AFG A Live: Clinical bowling performance

India A entered this match needing to win to keep their final hopes alive, and they've not only won but done so in style. The batters put on a good total, but it was the bowling unit that stepped up and made the game one-sided. Once the partnership between Bahir Shah and Faisal Shinozada was broken, the Afghanistan wickets fell pretty quickly. Some exceptional fielding too.

IND A vs AFG A Live: India A through to the final!

The 101-run win sees India A leapfrog Sri Lanka A on net-run-rate (NRR) in the league standings, and thereby book a spot in the Tri-Nation A series final. With SL A now behind India A, even a big win by Afghanistan A in their final match would not impact Tilak Varma and co. Here's how the points table stacks up:

1. IND A - 4 points ( 0.797)
2. SL A - 4 points ( 0.494)
3. AFG A - 2 points (-1.983)

IND A vs AFG A Live: Afghanistan A all out! INDIA A WIN!

VICTORY FOR INDIA A! Another attempted big shot goes wrong, as Zahir Khan departs. Anshul Kamboj completes the catch, despite an initial fumble. Four wickets in the end for Nishant Sindhu, including two in an over to end the game. 

AFG A 218 all out (36.5 overs)
IND A beat AFG A by 101 runs.

IND A vs AFG A Live: STUMPED

Third wicket for Nishant Sindhu! Shams Ur Rahman goes for a front-foot defence, but the ball goes between bat and pad and knocks over his stumps. That's the ninth wicket down. India A are now one wicket away from victory, and likely a place in the final!

AFG A 215/9 (36.2 overs)

IND A vs AFG A Live: OUT! Another great catch

Superb catch in the deep! Abdullah Ahmadzai goes for a big shot but Priyansh Arya collects it right on the edge of the boundary rope, cleverly throws it up as he loses balance, and then comes back inside the ground to complete the catch fairly.

A long, long third umpire check to see whether Priyansh's right foot touched the boundary rope, and it appears to be as close as it gets. But ultimately, the third umpire judges it to be out.

AFG A 212/8 (35 overs)

IND A vs AFG A Live: OUT! LBW!

GONE, LBW! That's as plumb as it gets. Suryansh Shedge with a lovely inswinger that Farmanullah Safi misjudges completely. He gets trapped on the pads, and the umpire raises his finger immediately. Afghanistan A's run chase falling apart as the seventh wicket goes down.

AFG A 200/7 (32.5 overs)

IND A vs AFG A Live: Incredible catch! 6th wicket for India A

Sensational catch in the deep! Ashok Sharma at third-man! Short ball from Yash Thakur, Mohammad Ishaq goes for an upper-cut, but substitute fielder Ashok Sharma charges in, covers a lot of ground, and then takes an incredible diving catch. The entire India A team goes over to celebrate with Ashok, he rightly gets the praise from his teammates. 

Afghanistan A are now six wickets down.

AFG A 198/6 (31.4 overs)

IND A vs AFG A Live: FOUR, SIX!

Farmanullah Safi goes after Anukul Roy! He slams the penultimate ball of the 31st over through the covers for 4, and then slogs the final ball for a huge 6 over deep mid-wicket! Important boundaries for Afghanistan A, and a clear warning to India A that this match is far from done.

AFG A 196/5 (31 overs)

IND A vs AFG A Live: SIX! 30 overs done

Welcome big hit for Afghanistan A, Mohammed Ishaq sweeps it over deep square-leg for 6. That shot concludes the 30th over. 20 overs to go, Afghanistan A need 136 runs off the final 120 balls. But they only have five wickets remaining.

AFG A 184/5 (30 overs)

IND A vs AFG A Live: OUT! Massive wicket for India A!

GONE! Vipraj Nigam strikes, Bahir Shah is gone! That is a huge, huge wicket. Bahir looks to go big once again, but mistimes it completely. The ball goes high up into the air, but Suryansh Shedge takes a comfortable catch at mid-off. Bahir is gone for 57, Afghanistan A are five down.

"Absolutely poor cricket from Afghanistan", says the commentator on-air.

AFG A 173/5 (27.1 overs)

IND A vs AFG A Live: 50 for Bahir Shah, then 6!

Half-century for Bahir Shah! The right-hander has played a brisk knock, getting to the milestone in just 48 balls. And right after getting there, he slogs Anukul over long-on for a maximum! Handsome hit, 6 runs!

AFG A 173/4 (27 overs)

IND A vs AFG A Live: OUT! Anukul Roy strikes

Massive wicket for India A! Faisal Shinozada looks to nudge it towards the on-side off Anukul Roy's bowling, but the leading edge goes straight back to the bowler. The left-arm spinner, who plays for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL, picks up a crucial wicket at a crunch situation. Faisal departs for 46, just 4 short of a half-century.

AFG A 157/4 (24.3 overs)

IND A vs AFG A Live: 150 up for Afghanistan A

Bahir Shah and Faisal Shinozada continue their steady partnership. If they're not dealing in boundaries, they're rotating strike regularly. Both batters are into the 40s and not far away from half-centuries. Their partnership has crossed 80. Anukul Roy has come into the attack and decreased the Afghanistan run-rate, but India A need a wicket.

AFG A 151/3 (23 overs)

IND A vs AFG A Live: 20 overs done

Another boundary by Bahir Shah to conclude the 20th over of the Afghanistan A innings. Both Bahir and Faisal Shinozada are now on 38* each, and will be looking to complete their half-centuries. India A need a wicket soon. Remember, they need to win this match to keep their hopes of qualifying for the Tri-Nation A series final alive.

AFG A 138/3 (20 overs)

IND A vs AFG A Live: Dropped catch! FOUR!

Oh dear, sloppy fielding from Anshul Kamboj at fine-leg and Afghanistan A get a big lifeline! Dug in short by Suryansh Shedge, Bahir Shah pulls hard, but it should've been caught in the deep by Kamboj. But he fails to judge the flight of the ball properly, and let's it go right between his fingers. To make it worse, it goes for 4 too. 50-run partnership is also up between Bahir and Faisal.

AFG A 124/3 (18 overs)

IND A vs AFG A Live: LBW shout

Bahir Shah looks to play one off the back foot against Vipraj Nigam, but ends up missing the ball, which strikes him on the pads. Big appeal from Vipraj, but the umpire gives it not out. Couple of balls later, Faisal Shinozada edges it down third-man for 4.

AFG A 114/3 (17 overs)

IND A vs AFG A Live: 100 up for Afghanistan A

The 100-run mark comes up for Afghanistan A. Faisal Shinozada and Bahir Shah are stitching a handy partnership after the loss of their third wicket. It'll be important for India A to break the stand soon. 

AFG A 101/3 (15 overs)

IND A vs AFG A Live: Back-to-back boundaries

Afghanistan A's Bahir Shah gets into the act now. He opts for the sweep strategy against Nishant Sindhu, and it works a treat, resulting in two boundaries in a row. Afghanistan A nearing the 100-run mark.

AFG A 97/3 (14 overs)

IND A vs AFG A Live: FOUR!

A boundary for Afghanistan A, as Faisal Shinozada hits a lovely cover drive off Vipraj Nigam's bowling. Despite losing three wickets, Afghanistan's run-rate is still healthy, and ahead of the required rate. As a result, India A need to keep the pressure on with regular scalps.

AFG A 87/3 (13 overs)

IND A vs AFG A Live: India A on top!

Wickets at regular intervals keep India A in control of the game. On the other hand, Afghanistan A need a solid partnership from Faisal Shinozada and Bahir Shah to make a comeback in this chase. Afghanistan A need 244 runs in the remaining 39 overs.

AFGA 76-3 (11)

IND A vs AFG A Live: WICKET!

OUT! Nishant Sindhu bounces back in style. He traps set batter Imran Mir to provide India A with a third wicket in the game. The Afghanistan A captain miscues his slog-sweep and ends up being caught by the mid-on fielder, who backpedals to his right and takes a good catch.

Imran Mir c Suryansh Shedge b Nishant Sindhu 32(27) [4s-4]

AFGA 70-3 (9.4)

IND A vs AFG A Live: SIX from Faisal!

SIX! Faisal Shinozada smashes Nishant Sindhu for a big one over deep mid-wicket. It is pitched up by the left-arm spinner, and Faisal plays a slog-sweep for a maximum.

AFGA 69-2 (9.2)

IND A vs AFG A Live: 50 up for Afghanistan A!

India A stay ahead in the game. While Afghanistan A are scoring at a run rate of nearly eight, they have lost two wickets so far. Imran Mir is solid, but he has been running out of partners at the other end.

AFGA 55-2 (7)

IND A vs AFG A Live: What a catch from Sooryavanshi!

Oh, my goodness! Vaibhav Sooryavanshi takes a brilliant catch at mid-wicket! Khalid Taniwal flicks it in the air on the leg side, Sooryavanshi times his jump well to get a hand to the ball and slow down its pace. As the ball pops out, the teenager puts in a dive to grab it just before it can touch the ground. Great athleticism!

Khalid Taniwal c Vaibhav Sooryavanshi b Anshul Kamboj 13(10) [4s-1 6s-1]

AFGA 46-2 (5.4)

IND A vs AFG A Live: Expensive over!

Yash Thakur goes expensive again! He leaks 15 runs in his third over. Afghanistan A strick to their template of scoring quick runs. Khalid Taniwal takes the pacer on and slams him for a six and a four.

AFGA 45-1 (5)

IND A vs AFG A Live: India A in control!

Five runs come off Anshul Kamboj's second over. He makes a good comeback after leaking eleven in his first one. The wicket from Yash Thakur puts India in control, with Afghanistan A looking for a good partnership. 

AFGA 30-1 (4)

IND A vs AFG A Live: OUT!

OUT! India A get the first wicket! Hassan Eisakhil flicks it uppishly and finds the fielder at mid-wicket. Ruturaj Gaikwad takes a couple of steps to his left and then dives to complete the catch. 

Hassan Eisakhil c Ruturaj Gaikwad b Yash Thakur 14(9) [4s-2 6s-1]

AFGA 25-1 (2.4)

IND A vs AFG A Live: FOUR!

Yash Thakur bangs it short and Imran Mir swings on the pull whole-heartedly. He gets an edge but that flies through the vacant fine leg region for a four. Afghanistan A are off to a fiery start here.

AFGA 24-0 (2.1)

IND A vs AFG A Live: Expensive start for Yash!

Yash Thakur leaks two fours in the first over. He provides width to Hassan Eisakhil on the fifth ball of the over and gets smashed for another boundary. India A need to keep their lines tight in the Powerplay, as Afghanistan A know how to cash in on the first 10 overs.

AFGA 9-0 (1)

IND A vs AFG A Live: FOUR! First runs for Afghanistan!

Afghanistan A are off the mark with a four! Yash Thakur bowls a fuller delivery outside off-stump and Imran Mir drives it through backward point for a boundary. Nice start this is for the Afghanistan A captain.

AFGA 4-0 (0.3)

IND A vs AFG A Live: Back for the chase!

Afghanistan A captain Imran Mir and Hassan Eisakhil are out there to open the batting. Yash Thakur will bowl the first over for India A. Here we go...

IND A vs AFG A Live: A must-win game for India A!

A victory in this game will more or less seal the final spot for India A. However, if they lose this contest, they will be out of the contention for the final.

IND A vs AFG A Live: Sooryanvashi fails to make an impact!

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to throw his wicket away in the series. He gets two lifelines during his knock today, but wastes them to end with a score of 38. The southpaw has failed to score big in the three matches so far, scoring 14 and 44 in the first two games.

IND A vs AFG A Live: India A post 319/8!

Nine runs come off the final over. India A have posted 319 for 9 in the allotted 50 overs. A team effort takes them to a good total on this surface. Tilak Varma (59), Priyansh Arya (58) and Kumar Kushagra (58) play notable knocks, while Vipraj Nigam helps the team's cause with 30 off 20.

INDA 319-8 (50)

IND A vs AFG A Live: WICKET!

OUT! Vipraj Nigam is GONE! He gets out after playing a crucial cameo. The right-handed batter scores 30 off 20 deliveries with the help of four fours, playing a crucial role in taking India past 300.

Vipraj Nigam c Khalid Taniwal b Farmanullah Safi 30(20) [4s-4]

INDA 312-7 (49.2)

IND A vs AFG A Live: 300 up for India A!

FOUR! Vipraj Nigam plays a beautiful shot for four. He creates room for himself, and Faridoon Dawoodzai follows him with a yorker. Vipraj still manages to carve it away for four through backward point. That also brings up the 300 for India A.

INDA 303-6 (48.2)

IND A vs AFG A Live: FOUR!

This is a good shot from Vipraj Nigam for four. Abdullah Ahmadzai pitches it up outside off stump, and Vipraj plays a lofted shot over extra cover for four. This turns out to be a good over for India A. Eleven runs come off it.

INDA 291-6 (47)

IND A vs AFG A Live: OUT! Tilak Varma is GONE!

BIG WICKET FOR AFHANISTAN A! Tilak Varma is GONE! It is a length delivery well outside off-stump and Tilak throws his bat to it. He gets an outside edge into the hands of the wicketkeeper.

Tilak Varma c Mohammad Ishaq b Abdullah Ahmadzai 59(75) [4s-5]

INDA 271-6 (44.3)

IND A vs AFG A Live: Eight off the over!

No boundary came in the over, but some good running between the wickets sees Nishant Sindhu and Tilak Varma get eight off it. This is a big ground, which gives batters enough chance to steal runs despite no boundaries.

INDA 267-5 (44)

IND A vs AFG A, Live Updates: Good bowling!

A new batter is at the crease and Abdullah Ahmadzai makes the most of it. He bowls five dot balls to Nishant Sindhu, conceding only two runs in the over. However, India A still look good to cross the 300-run mark.

INDA 259-5 (43)

IND A vs AFG A, Live Updates: WICKET!

A wicket comes at the right time for Afghanistan A. Just when India A look to accelerate, Zahir Khan dismisses Suryansh Shedge. It is a flighted delivery and the India batter plays a slog-sweep on it to find the fielder at deep mid-wicket.

Suryansh Shedge c Faisal Shinozada b Zahir Khan 7(9)

INDA 254-5 (41.1)

IND A vs AFG A, Live Updates: India A cross 250!

India A have crossed the 150-run mark. With Tilak Varma solid after scoring his half-century and finisher Suryansh Shedge at the other end, the side should aim to post a 300-plus total.

INDA 254-4 (41)

IND A vs AFG A, Live Updates: Half-century for Tilak Varma!

FIFTY!!! Tilak Varma takes a single on Abdullah Ahmadzai's delivery and brings up his half-century. He takes 67 balls to reach the milestone. Meanwhile, Suryanash Shedge has joined hands with Tilak at the crease after the dismissal of Kumar Kushagra. 

 

IND A 255/4 (39.4 overs)

IND A vs AFG A, Live Updates: OUT

OUT!!! Faridoon Dawoodz strikes at the right moment and cleans up Kumar Kushagra for 58. A down the leg delivery, the ball misses the bat and then rattles the stumps. A timely breakthrough for Afghanistan A as India A lose their fourth wicket. 

 

IND A 233/4 (37.5 overs)

IND A vs AFG A, Live Updates: 100-run partnership

Kumar Kushagra and Tilak Varma have completed their 100-run partnership. They have shown maturity, elegance and smartness in their approach as Afghanistan A bowlers are desperately looking for a breakthrough. At this moment, it looks like that India A are moving towards a huge total. 

 

IND A 230/3 (37 overs)

IND A vs AFG A, Live Updates: Kushagra hits 50

FIFTY!!! Kumar Kushagra's smart knock pays off as he brings up his half-century. He takes a well-judged single off Faridoon Dawoodzai to reach the milestone in 60 balls. A very mature innings from Kushagra, especially in his first match of the series.

 

IND A 218/3 (35.2 overs)

IND A vs AFG A, Live Updates: Kushagra nears 50

Kumar Kushagra is currently batting at 40 and inching towards his half-century. Meanwhile, India A have also breached the 200-run mark with three runs in the previous over of Imran Mir. This is a brilliant comeback from India after losing three wickets early in the match. 

 

IND A 202/3 (32 overs)

IND A vs AFG A, Live Updates: 9 runs off the over

The duo of Tilak Varma and Kumar Kushagra scored nine runs in the previous of Shams Ur Rahman. This included a boundary from Kushagra. India A are now just 1 run away from the 200-run mark. 

 

IND A 199/3 (31 overs)

IND A vs AFG A, Live Updates: Afghanistan skipper into the attack

Afghanistan skipper Imran Mir takes the ball and joins the attack. In his first over of the day, Imran concedes three runs. Tilak Varma and Kumar Kushagra's partnership is frustrating Afghanistan A bowlers. They need a wicket at the earliest, in order to bounce back into the match. 

 

IND A 190/3 (30 overs)

IND A vs AFG A, Live Updates: FOUR

FOUR!!! Kumar Kushagra breaks the snoozefest with a boundary on Zahir Khan's delivery. A tossed up wide outside off delivery, Kushagra reaches out to the pitch of the ball and creams it to deep extra cover. The ball simply crosses the boundary rope.

 

IND A 184/3 (28 overs)

IND A vs AFG A, Live Updates: Maiden over

Shams Ur Rahman is having a terrific day with the ball today. He has been really economical today and this time, he bowls a maiden over. Tilak Varma and Kumar Kushagra are also playing a mature knock and carefully taking every step. Their partnership is very crucial for India A's survival in this match. 

 

IND A 175/3 (27 overs)

IND A vs AFG A, Live Updates: 9 runs off the over

Kumar Kushagra and Tilak Varma's partnership is bringing India A back into the game. The duo is regularly rotating the strike and also getting boundaries. This time, the duo scored nine runs in the over of Zahir Khan. This included a brilliant boundary from Tilak. 

 

IND A 168/3 (24 overs)

IND A vs AFG A, Live Updates: Boundary from Kushagra

FOUR!!! Kumar Kushagra gets a brilliant boundary from Farmanullah Safi. A back of a length delivery and it moves away late, Kushagra looks to force it off the back foot but the ball takes the outside edge and races away to third man. 

 

IND A 144/3 (21 overs)

IND A vs AFG A, Live Updates: Kushagra walks in

Kumar Kushagra walks into the crease and joins Tilak Varma. After the dismissal of Ruturaj Gaikwad, the onus has fallen on the shoulders of these two batters. It's shocking collapse for India A, who were off to a terrific start. Afghanistan A bowlers have made a good comeback. Next few overs will be very crucial for both the teams.

 

IND A 133/3 (19 overs)

IND A vs AFG A, Live Updates: OUT

OUT!!! Another wicket gone for India A and this time, Abdullah Ahmadzai dismisses Ruturaj Gaikwad for 30. Ahmadzai delivers it down the leg side as the Gaikwad fails to connect it. The ball still manages to find a faint edge as wicketkeeper Mohammad Ishaq makes no mistake and takes an excellent catch. Third wicket gone for India A. 

 

IND A 129/3 (17.3 overs)

IND A vs AFG A, Live Updates: Tilak Varma joins in

Tilak Varma joins hands with Ruturaj Gaikwad after the shocking dismissal of Priyansh Arya. In the previous over of Abdullah Ahmadzai, Gaikwad hit a boundary as the Afghanistan bowler conceded six runs. India A need a these two stars to form a solid partnership. 

 

IND A 121/2 (16 overs)

IND A vs AFG A, Live Updates: OUT

OUT!!! A big sigh of relief for Afghanistan A as Farmanullah Safi dismisses the dangerous Priyansh Arya for 58. Safi traps Priyansh by offering the extra bounce. He looks to cut it for a boundary but Shams Ur Rahman takes an excellent low catch at the point. The third umpire checks it and confirms that Shams had got his fingers below the ball and Priyansh was declared out. Two wickets gone for India A. 

 

IND A 115/2 (14.5 overs)

IND A vs AFG A, Live Updates: 9 runs off the over

India A are terrific in their approach today. Priyansh Arya and Ruturaj Gaikwad are fearlessly dealing in boundaries and taking India ahead in the game. In the previous over of Abdullah Ahmadzai, the duo scored nine runs, which included one boundary from both the batters. 

 

IND A 113/1 (14 overs)

IND A vs AFG A, Live Updates: Boundary by Gaikwad

FOUR!!! Ruturaj Gaikwad shows his dominance over the spinners as he gets a brilliant on Shams Ur Rahman. Leans nicely forward, plays a beautiful cover drive and finds the gap between the extra-cover and cover as the ball simply races across the rope for a boundary. 

 

IND A 102/1 (12.2 overs)

IND A vs AFG A, Live Updates: Arya hits 50

FIFTY!!! Priyansh Arya takes a single on Abdullah Ahmadzai's delivery and completes his half-century. He takes 34 balls to reach his half-century. After the dismissal of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ruturaj Gaikwad joins Arya and one-down India are brilliantly dominating the game with the bat. 

 

IND A 97/1 (11.5 overs)

IND A vs AFG A, Live Updates: Arya nears 50

Priyansh Arya is currently batting at 48 and inching towards his half-century. In the previous over of Faridoon Dawoodzai, Arya hit two boundaries getting 11 runs from the over. This also mark the end of the first powerplay of India A's innings. Afghanistan A bowlers need a wicket to bounce back from here. 

 

IND A 91/1 (10 overs)

IND A vs AFG A, Live Updates: 4,6,4,W - Sooryavanshi departs

OUT!!! WHat an eventful over this over Afghanistan A get the wicket of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for 38. In the first five deliveries of Faridoon Dawoodzai's over, Sooryavanshi looks in good touch as he gets two boundaries and a maximum. However, Faridoon redeems himself on the last ball as Sooryavanshi once again tries to go for a big hit but fails to time it. As a result, Khalid Taniwal takes a good catch at the cover point. First wicket gone for India A. 

 

IND A 75/1 (8 overs)

IND A vs AFG A, Live Updates: FOUR

FOUR!!! Priyansh Arya gets another boundary on Shams Ur Rahman's delivery. Flatter delivery outside off stump, Priyansh cuts, doesn't bother to keep it down and gets four. Arya smartly finds the gap between the fielders at the cover and the backwards point. 

 

IND A 58/0 (7 overs)

IND A vs AFG A, Live Updates: 17 runs off the over

WOAH!!! Priyansh Arya and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi have completely changed the momentum of the game with their powerful hitting. This time, the duo unleashes the fury on Abdullah Ahmadzai, who was bowling his first over of the day. Sooryavanshi welcomes him with a boundary and then goes on to hit a maximum. On the last delivery of the over, Arya does his job perfectly and hammers a huge six. 17 runs come off the over as India A cross the 50-run mark. 

 

IND A 53/0 (6 overs)

IND A vs AFG A, Live Updates: Priyansh on fire

As Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is playing a different knock today, Priyansh Arya is also looking in good touch. In the previous over of Faridoon Dawoodzai, Arya hammered two brilliant boundaries as the pacer conceded nine runs in the over. India A have now got the momentum they were looking for. 

 

IND A 36/0 (5 overs)

IND A vs AFG A, Live Updates: Sooryavanshi breaks shackles

FOUR!!! Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hits a terrific boundary on Sham Ur Rahman's delivery. Too full outside off, Sooryavanshi gets forward and drives it to sweeper cover, gets the bottom hand into play as the ball races across the boundary line for a four. Sooryavanshi is breaking the shackles now after getting two crucial lifelines in the match. 

 

IND A 27/0 (4 overs)

IND A vs AFG A, Live Updates: Sooryavanshi dropped

Lady luck is in the favour of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi today as he once again survives. This time, he tries to go for a big hit on Faridoon Dawoodzai's delivery but fails to time the shot properly. As a result, the ball goes up in the air towards the square leg but the Afghanistan A fielder ends up dropping a sitter. This is a huge blunder by Afghanistan as Sooryavanshi got two lifelines. In the third over, both Sooryavanshi and Priyansh Arya got a boundary as Faridoon conceded 11 runs. 

 

IND A 20/0 (3 overs)

IND A vs AFG A, Live Updates: Controversial over ends

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi survives a close call and Afghanistan A players are visibly fumed. They are arguing with the umpire but the decision stands still. The second over by Shams Ur Rahman comes to an end with him conceding just two runs. Afghanistan A bowlers are definitely dominating the proceedings right now. 

 

IND A 9/0 (2 overs)

IND A vs AFG A, Live Updates: Sooryavanshi survives close call

Oh!! What just happened here? Afghanistan almost got the biggest wicket of the day as Shams Ur Rehman dismissed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for duck. An outside off delivery, Sooryavanshi cut it towards the point for a boundary. However, Faridoon Dawoodzai dived and took a terrific catch. As Sooryavanshi walked back, the third umpire declared him not out as some part of Faridoon's hand was touching the ground when he held the ball. Such an unfortunate moment for Afghanistan A. 

 

IND A 8/0 (1.3 overs)

IND A vs AFG A, Live Updates: Cautious start for India A

India A are off to a careful start against Afghanistan A in the tri-series match. In the first over of Faridoon Dawoodzai, Priyansh Arya got a boundary and three runs as the pacer conceded seven runs. It was surprising that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi faced two balls but did not open his tally. However, he will be looking for some boundaries in the upcoming overs. 

 

IND A 7/0 (1 overs)

IND A vs AFG A, Live Updates: Playing XIs of both teams

Afghanistan A (Playing XI): Imran Mir(c), Hassan Eisakhil, Khalid Taniwal, Bahir Shah, Farmanullah Safi, Shams Ur Rahman, Mohammad Ishaq(w), Zahir Khan, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Faisal Khan Ahmadzai, Faridoon Dawoodzai

India A (Playing XI): Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma(c), Kumar Kushagra(w), Nishant Sindhu, Suryansh Shedge, Vipraj Nigam, Anukul Roy, Anshul Kamboj, Yash Thakur

IND A vs AFG A, Live Updates: We are underway

The Tri-Nation A series match between India A and Afghanistan A has finally started. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Priyansh Arya have opened the innings for India A after Prabhsimran Singh was dropped. On the other hand, Faridoon Dawoodzai will be bowling the first over for Afghanistan A. 

IND A vs AFG A, Live Updates: Ashwin on India A's loss vs SL A

Ravichandran Ashwin commented that India A were not able to hold their nerve in the Super Over vs Sri Lanka A.

"These games won't have as many cameras as we are used to seeing in the IPL. The no-ball call in the Super Over was debatable, and the way Sri Lanka delayed coming in to bat in the Super Over really irked the India A side," Ashwin wrote on X.

"The frustration shown by the Indian team was understandable, while what Sri Lanka did was play proper mind games. Great theatre."

IND A vs AFG A, Live Updates: India A make big changes

As India A are in a do-or-die situation, skipper Tilak Varma has made some shocking changes to the lineup. Opener Prabhsimran Singh has been benched, along with Ayush Badoni and Arshad Khan. Priyansh Arya, Kumar Khushagra, and Anshul Kamboj have been named as the replacements. 

IND A vs AFG A, Live Updates: Toss

Afghanistan A skipper Imran Mir wins the toss, opts to field against India A in the Tri Nation A series match on Wednesday in Dambulla. 

IND A vs AFG A, Live Updates: Sri Lanka A players sanctioned

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has reportedly taken disciplinary action against players involved in the ill-tempered India 'A' versus Sri Lanka 'A' tri-series clash in Dambulla on Monday. According to Cricbuzz, Vishen Halambage is among the prominent targets of the sanctions issued by JJeyapragash, a former Sri Lankan fast bowler and match referee of the game. Curiously, Sri Lanka A wicket-keeper Niroshan Dickwella has also been fined, though it seemed that he was trying to calm the ongoing confrontation between Halambage and Sooryavanshi. Dickwella was fined for a separate violation.

IND A vs AFG A, Live Updates: Sooryavanshi's ugly altercation

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and India A captain Tilak Varma found themselves at the centre of ugly scenes as tempers flared during and after their dramatic Super Over defeat to Sri Lanka A in the tri-series clash at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium . What started as an exciting match ended in controversy, with debates over whether to play a Super Over. There were disagreements about a key no-ball decision and an apparent altercation involving 15-year-old Sooryavanshi after Sri Lanka A won the match.

IND A vs AFG A, Live Updates: India A's shocking defeat vs SL A

Sri Lanka A found a way to get over the line against India A following a Super Over in an emotionally charged tri-series game on Monday. Tempers flared after Kugathas Mathulan, the Sri Lanka pacer with a slingy action, was able to keep calm under pressure and defend 18 runs against the destructive Indian duo of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Suryansh Shedge.

IND A vs AFG A Live Updates: Hello

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the tri-nation series match between India A and Afghanistan A, straight from the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla. Stay tuned for all the live updates. 

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