Sri Lanka A vs India A, 1st Match Tri-Nation A Series 2026: India A fought back from the jaws of defeat to register a narrow eight-run win over Sri Lanka A in the opening match of the Tri-Nation A series.
Sri Lanka A vs India A Highlights, Tri-Nation A Series 2026 1st Match: India A have clinched a dramatic eight-run win over Sri Lanka A in a nail-biting opening match of the tri-nation one-day series in Dambulla on Tuesday. Opting to bat first, India A suffered an early setback as openers Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Prabhsimran Singh were dismissed cheaply. But Ruturaj Gaikwad hit a brilliant century (101) to help India A post a total of 277/6 in 50 overs. In response, Sri Lanka A seemed to have the chase under control for almost the entire innings, but lost their way at the very end. SL A captain Sahan Arachchige's 74 went in vain. For India A, spinners Ayush Badoni, Anukul Roy and Vipraj Nigam picked up two wickets each, as did pacer Arshad Khan. (SCORECARD)
Sri Lanka A vs India A, 1st Match Tri-Nation A Series 2026 Cricket Score: SL A vs IND A Updates
Match 1, One Day Tri-Series in Sri Lanka, 2026, Jun 09, 2026
Match EndedIND-A277/6 (50.0)SL-A269/10 (48.5)Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, DambullaIndia A beat Sri Lanka A by 8 runs
Jun 09, 2026 18:29 (IST)
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IND A vs SL A Live: Thank you!
That's a wrap for our coverage of the India A vs Sri Lanka A match. The series continues in full swing on Thursday, June 11, when India A face Afghanistan A. Do join us on NDTV Sports for the live updates from that match. Goodbye!
Jun 09, 2026 18:27 (IST)
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IND A vs SL A Live: Ruturaj Gaikwad named 'Player of the Match'
Ruturaj Gaikwad is named the 'Player of the Match'. A superb 101 with the bat to rescue India A after a difficult start. Gaikwad continues to knock on the door of the senior side in ODI side with performances like these.
Jun 09, 2026 18:23 (IST)
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IND A vs SL A Live: What a match!
An absolute nail-biter to start the Tri-Nation A series. Sri Lanka A stitched a 93-run opening partnership, and were cruising at 187/3, with Sadeera Samarawickrama and Sahan Arachchige at the crease. But first Ayush Badoni and Anukul Roy derailed the chase, and then Vipraj Nigam, Anshul Kamboj and Arshad Khan finished things off in dramatic style. The likes of Sahan Arachchige and Wanuja Sahan will be wondering how things went wrong so badly in the end. SL A needed 10 off 12 with three wickets in hand, but the game changed completely in the 49th over.
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IND A vs SL A Live: OUT! INDIA A WIN
INDIA A CLINCH VICTORY! A win in the most dramatic circumstances! Three wickets in four balls! Mohammed Shiraz goes for a big hit, but Vipraj Nigam takes a great catch at deep square-leg to seal the win for India A. Heartbreak for Sri Lanka A, who had the match under control, but lost their way right at the end.
What a start to the Tri-nation A series!
SL A 269 all out (48.5)
IND A beat SL A by 8 runs.
Jun 09, 2026 18:09 (IST)
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IND A vs SL A Live: RUN OUT
Another wicket for India A! Two wickets in two balls, and it comes in a dramatic manner. New batter Shiraz nearly hits it straight back to Arshad Khan, but he fails to take the catch. Sri Lanka A try to squeeze a single, but total miscommunication leads to Wanuja Sahan way off his crease. Ruturaj Gaikwad steams in from mid-on and dislodges the bails to complete the run out.
SL A need 9 off 9, India A need one wicket to win!
SL A 269/9 (48.3)
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IND A vs SL A Live: OUT! LBW!
Crucial wicket late on, Arshad Khan strikes! Vijayakanth Viyaskanth is trapped on the pads by the left-arm pacer, and the umpire raises the finger. This match is going right down to the wire!
Sri Lanka A need 9 runs in 10 balls, India A need two wickets!
SL A 269/8 (48.2)
Jun 09, 2026 18:00 (IST)
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IND A vs SL A Live: BOWLED
What a yorker! Anshul Kamboj dismisses Sri Lanka A captain Sahan Arachchige with a toe-crushing delivery. He has absolutely nailed that yorker. The man who impressed for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL has now delivered a vital wicket for India A. Kamboj was expensive earlier today, but he's showing his class at the death.
SL A 262/7 (47.2)
Jun 09, 2026 17:51 (IST)
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IND A vs SL A Live: FOUR, FOUR!
Two more boundaries for Wanuja Sahan! A perfectly-executed reverse-sweep for 4, one bounce into the fence, and then another late-cut for 4 more. 12 runs off Vipraj Nigam's eighth over. The required run-rate is back under 6 once again. India A need a couple of quick wickets now. 250 up for SL A.
SL A 256/6 (46 overs)
Jun 09, 2026 17:44 (IST)
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IND A vs SL A Live: 5 overs to go
A boundary from Sri Lanka A to end the 45th over, and it's a much-needed hit from the new batter Wanuja Sahan. 34 runs needed off the final 30 balls. India A's strategy to continue with spin even after the 40th over has worked so far, with Vipraj Nigam impressing. But this match is heading for a tense finish!
SL A 244/6 (45 overs)
Jun 09, 2026 17:38 (IST)
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IND A vs SL A Live: OUT!
GONE! Vipraj Nigam has bowled brilliantly after been brought back into the attack, putting the pressure on Sri Lanka A, and now he manages to take the wicket of Chamika Karunaratne. The Sri Lankan batter looks to go big with the required run-rate mounting, but Ayush Badoni takes an excellent catch at long-on. Second wicket of the day for Vipraj.
SL A need 41 off 36.
SL A 237/6 (44 overs)
Jun 09, 2026 17:40 (IST)
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IND A vs SL A Live: Run-out drama; India A furious
Sahan Arachchige appeared to be run-out after an excellent direct hit, but the third umpire deems that wicket-keeper Prabhsimran Singh dislodged the bails before the ball hit the stumps. Arachchige was well short of his crease when the stumps were hit, but the third umpire shows the green light for Sri Lanka A.
The India A camp is visibly displeased. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Tilak Varma have an intense chat with the on-field umpires, but there's nothing more they can do about the third umpire's verdict.
SL A 232/5 (42 overs)
Jun 09, 2026 17:24 (IST)
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IND A vs SL A Live: Sahan Arachchige's wicket the key
India A fought back thanks to Anukul Roy, but now they must dismiss the well-set Sahan Arachchige if they are to win today. Arachchige has raced to 65 off 54. Tilak Varma will likely hand the ball to Anshul Kamboj in the later overs, but for now, he's gone back to Vipraj Nigam and Suryansh Shedge.
Sri Lanka A need 50 off 54.
SL A 228/5 (41 overs)
Jun 09, 2026 17:17 (IST)
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IND A vs SL A Live: SL A need 59 off 60
40 overs done, 10 to go. Sahan Arachchige slams another boundary, this time targetting Anukul Roy with a reverse sweep in the 40th over. Both Badoni and Anukul have now finished their spells. India A will have to rely on their pacers now. Sri Lanka A need 59 runs off the final 60 balls.
SL A 219/5 (40 overs)
Jun 09, 2026 17:13 (IST)
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IND A vs SL A Live: SIX, FOUR! 50 for Arachchige
Sahan Arachchige presses the accelerator! He goes after Ayush Badoni in his final over, sweeping him for a maximum and then a boundary to get to his half-century. Completes his fifty in just 43 balls. Excellent knock in a tricky run chase for Sahan Arachchige, and some crucial boundaries too in the circumstances.
SL A 212/5 (39 overs)
Jun 09, 2026 17:11 (IST)
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IND A vs SL A Live: Maiden over!
The scales have turned completely in the last few overs, and Anukul Roy now applies further pressure on Sri Lanka A by bowling a maiden over! That's the first maiden bowled by India A today. The required run-rate is above 6 once again.
SL A 202/5 (38 overs)
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IND A vs SL A Live: Badoni continues to impress
Today's game has been an excellent display of Ayush Badoni's all-round skills. After playing a brisk cameo lower down the order with the bat, Badoni has impressed hugely with the ball, delivering two wickets with his off-spin. Normally a part-timer, he has bowled nine overs today.
SL 202/5 (37 overs)
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IND A vs SL A Live: OUT
Anukul Roy strikes again! Caught-and-bowled! Ravindu Fernando hits it straight back to the left-arm off-spinner, and he completes a simple catch. Two wickets in two overs for the 27-year-old, who plays for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL. Sri Lanka A were looking comfortable just a while ago, but the sudden wickets have brought India A back into the game once again.
SL A 196/5 (35.2 overs)
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IND A vs SL A Live: FOUR, FOUR, OUT! Samarawickrama misses out on 50
Sadeera Samarawickrama is anchoring the chase wonderfully here. He steps out and lofts it over mid-wicket for 4 more, this time off Anukul Roy's bowling. Couple of balls later, he gently nudges it towards third-man for 4! The required run-rate is under 6 once again. Pressure building on India A.
