India A Face Afghanistan A in Crucial Tri-Series Encounter
India A have one last chance to secure a spot in the Sri Lanka A-Team Tri-Series final as they prepare to face Afghanistan A in Match 5 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on June 17. The stakes are extremely high for Tilak Varma's side, which has suffered two consecutive defeats: a narrow four-run loss to Afghanistan A via the DLS method and a dramatic Super Over defeat to Sri Lanka A. A win is essential to keep their hopes alive for the title clash.
Pitch Report and Toss Outlook
The Dambulla pitch is expected to provide assistance to both pace and spin bowlers. Early morning conditions may offer seamers some movement off the surface, but the track is likely to slow down as the game progresses. Spinners are anticipated to play a pivotal role in the middle overs, with the pitch traditionally offering turn and grip in the later stages. Given the conditions and chasing trends at the venue, the captain winning the toss may opt to bowl first.
Players to Watch
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (India A): The standout batter of the tournament, leading the run-scoring charts with 204 runs.
- Suryansh Shedge (India A): Showcased his finishing ability with a counter-attacking 72 off 66 balls against Sri Lanka A.
- Imran Mir (Afghanistan A): The Afghanistan A captain played a match-winning role in the previous meeting, scoring an unbeaten 75.
- Abdullah Ahmadzai (Afghanistan A): The pacer tore through India's batting order in the earlier fixture, claiming a five-wicket haul.
Live Streaming Details
When will the match take place? The India A vs Afghanistan A, Tri-Series 2026 match will be held on June 17.
Where will the match be held? The encounter will take place at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla.
What time will the match start? The match will begin at 10:00 AM IST.
Which TV channels will telecast the match? The Sony Sports Network will provide live television coverage.
Where to follow live streaming? The Sony LIV app and website will offer live streaming of the match.
Squads
India A: Tilak Varma (c), Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Riyan Parag, Ayush Badoni, Nishant Sindhu, Suryansh Shedge, Prabhsimran Singh, Kumar Kushagra, Vipraj Nigam, Yash Thakur, Anshul Kamboj, Arshad Khan, Anukul Roy, Ashok Sharma.
Afghanistan A: Imran Mir (c), Noor ul Rahman (wk), Hassan Eisakhil, Bahir Shah, Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, Farmanullah Safi, Shams Ur Rahman, Khalil Gurbaz, Zahir Khan, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Mohammad Ibrahim, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Khalid Taniwal, Ishaq Rahimi, Faisal Khan Ahmadzai.
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