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Sooryavanshi Blitz Powers India A to Tri-Series Final Glory
26 Jun 2026, 3:42 pm
India A produced their best batting display of the tournament to defeat Sri Lanka A in the title clash of the 50-over tri-series at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, with teenage opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stealing the show.
Sooryavanshi raced to his half century off just 11 balls, the fastest of the tournament, before eventually falling for a breathtaking 94 from only 29 deliveries. His innings set the platform for a mammoth total, with the youngster once again showing the fearless intent that has made him one of the most talked about prospects in Indian domestic cricket.
India A's middle and lower order kept up the pressure after the early flurry, with useful contributions ensuring the innings never lost momentum. The side eventually finished on a commanding 377 for 9 in their 50 overs, putting Sri Lanka A under immediate pressure in the chase on a used Dambulla surface.
Pacer Yash Thakur made the breakthrough India A needed, removing both Sri Lanka A openers Niroshan Dickwella and Avishka Fernando inside the first few overs. Sadeera Samarawickrama fought back with a fluent 52 to keep the chase alive, but the required rate steadily climbed beyond reach as India A's bowlers maintained control through the middle overs.
The win brings a fitting close to a series that had already produced a tied match and a Super Over thriller between the two sides. For India A, the final serves as a strong selection marker ahead of bigger assignments, with Sooryavanshi's explosive form once again putting his name firmly in the selection conversation.
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Sooryavanshi Sets The Tone With A Blistering Fifty
Sooryavanshi raced to his half century off just 11 balls, the fastest of the tournament, before eventually falling for a breathtaking 94 from only 29 deliveries. His innings set the platform for a mammoth total, with the youngster once again showing the fearless intent that has made him one of the most talked about prospects in Indian domestic cricket.
Lower Order Cameos Push The Total Past 370
India A's middle and lower order kept up the pressure after the early flurry, with useful contributions ensuring the innings never lost momentum. The side eventually finished on a commanding 377 for 9 in their 50 overs, putting Sri Lanka A under immediate pressure in the chase on a used Dambulla surface.
Yash Thakur Strikes Early In The Chase
Pacer Yash Thakur made the breakthrough India A needed, removing both Sri Lanka A openers Niroshan Dickwella and Avishka Fernando inside the first few overs. Sadeera Samarawickrama fought back with a fluent 52 to keep the chase alive, but the required rate steadily climbed beyond reach as India A's bowlers maintained control through the middle overs.
A Fitting End To A Dramatic Series
The win brings a fitting close to a series that had already produced a tied match and a Super Over thriller between the two sides. For India A, the final serves as a strong selection marker ahead of bigger assignments, with Sooryavanshi's explosive form once again putting his name firmly in the selection conversation.
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