IND A vs AFG A Highlights: Afghanistan A beat India A by 4 runs (DLS) in rain-curtailed match

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So, we have the result now. Afghanistan A have won the match by four runs as they were ahead on the DLS calculations. Afghanistan batters did well to reach 177/2 in 25.5 overs in their chase of 294 which they needed in 38 overs. Poor bowling from India A has cost them this match.

Imran Mir (75*) and Bahir Shah (51*) have brought up a century-strong partnership. It is looking really tough for Indian bowlers who have failed to make much impact and now rain has returned. Afghanistan A need 117 runs in 73 balls and they have eight wickets in hand with two set batters on the crease.

Another partnership brewing here and Afghanistan A are completely in this game. Last 10 overs have costed 73 runs and India need a wicket quickly here. Imran Mir (61*) and Bahir Shah (34*) are going well here.

AFG-A 147-2(20) need 147 in 18 overs

Afghanistan had started really well with their run rate around 8 but two quick wickets has pushed them back and now the required run rate has gone past 8.50. India are looking to make further inroads to make it a one-sided contest. Imran Mir is batting well and will soon cross fifty but he has a big task in front of him.

OUT! Anukul Roy gets a wicket and get two in quick succession. Khalid Taniwal has been given out lbw and Roy has a wicket on just his second ball. Afghanistan A have lost two wickets in last nine balls. India have the upper hand now.

OUT! Arshad Khan strikes and India A finally get a wicket. Afghanistan lose their first wicket for 64 after eight overs. It was a good innings from Hassan Eisakhil who has been dismissed for 34 off 29. Afghanistan need 294 to win this match in just 38 overs. So, it is not going to be easy despite this good start.

Hassan Eisakhil (23*) and Imran Mir (16*) have given Afghanistan A the perfect start, scoring 42 in the first five overs. They are chasing a target of 294. India will hope for quick breakthroughs.

Imran Mir and Hassan Eisakhil started the 294-run chase for Afghanistan A and accumulated seven runs in the first over that was bowled by Anshul Kamboj. Arshad Khan will bowl from the other end.

Imran Mir and Hassan Eisakhil started the 294-run chase for Afghanistan A and accumulated seven runs in the first over that was bowled by Anshul Kamboj. Arshad Khan will bowl from the other end.

Afghanistan A will need 294 runs to win and not 350 as the second innings has been reduced to 38 overs due to rain.

It been a long wait but nothing has changed. Afghanistan A’s chase remains delayed due to wet outfield. India A have scored 349.

The start of the chase has been delayed due to wet outfield. The match which has already been reduced to 49 overs per side may see further reduction.

Besides Prabhsimran Singh’s 84, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 44, Ruturaj Gaikwad’s 66 and Tilak Varma’s heroics (66), Suryansh Shedge’s 40 off just 27 balls helped India A score 349/9 (49).

India A have stormed past the 300-run mark, reaching 309/5 after 45 overs, thanks to a late push from Suryansh Shedge and captain Tilak Varma. Shedge has provided the late fireworks with a quick 29 off 20 balls, while Tilak Varma remains unbeaten on 63 off 69 balls.

Tilak Varma has reached a well-compiled half-century, guiding India A through a tricky middle phase. The captain brought up his 50 off 63 balls as India A moved to 277/5 after 43 overs. Suryansh Shedge has provided late acceleration with a handy 16 off 14 balls.

Afghanistan A have turned the momentum around with a brilliant spell from Farmanullah Safi, who has picked up two wickets in two balls. The bowler first removed set batter Ruturaj Gaikwad and then dismissed Ayush Badoni for a golden duck. India A have slipped to 245/5 after 38 overs. Tilak Varma remains at the crease on 36 off 46 balls, while Suryansh Shedge has joined him to continue the innings.

Ruturaj Gaikwad is looking in complete control as India A continue to strengthen their position against Afghanistan A. The right-hander has moved to 63 off 75 balls. India A have reached 238/3 after 36 overs, with captain Tilak Varma also contributing at the other end on 32 off 41 balls.

Ruturaj Gaikwad has brought up a composed half-century and is continuing to anchor the India A innings. The right-hander reached the milestone with a couple of runs and is currently steady at 50 off 66 deliveries. India A are 216/3 after 33 overs. Captain Tilak Varma is also helping put on a valuable partnership after the early blows. He is unbeaten on 23 off 32 balls.

India A have reached 206/3 after 30 overs, with Ruturaj Gaikwad and Tilak Varma continuing the rebuilding job after the early wickets. Gaikwad is unbeaten on 43 off 55 balls, while captain Tilak Varma has moved to 20 off 25 balls. India A remain in a strong position with plenty of batting depth still available.

India A continue to build steadily in Dambulla, reaching 183/3 after 26 overs. Ruturaj Gaikwad is beginning to shift gears, scoring a boundary before rotating the strike to move to 34 off 43 balls. Captain Tilak Varma is also finding his rhythm and is unbeaten on 7.

The earlier rain has passed and the sun is now shining brightly again. The players are back out in the middle. India A are 174/3 in 24.3 overs and Ruturaj Gaikwad and Tilak Varma will continue from where they left. Match reduced to 49 overs a side.

Will the India A vs Afghanistan A match be washed out in Dambulla? There’s a good chances as AccuWeather says there’s a strong 67% chance of rain in the next few hours.

It’s quite dark in Dambulla as rain pours down. India are currently on 174/3 from 24.3 overs with Gaikwad (29*) and Tilak Varma (3*) batting.

Strong breeze in Dambulla and the match has been halted for now as players walk off the field. The covers are in place. We will update you shortly on when the match will resume.

India have lost another wicket as Prabhsimran Singh edges the ball while attempting a paddle-scoop off Imran Mir. Wicket-keeper Ishaq Rahimi does well to complete the catch. Tilak Varma has walked in as a replacement.

IND 167-3 from 22 overs.

India look set for a massive total as Prabhsimran Singh has upped the ante, scoring 78 runs at a strike rate of 134. Ruturaj Gaikwad is playing a supporting role from the other end.

IND 151-2 from 18 overs.

The partnership between Ruturaj Gaikwad and Prabhsimran Singh is now worth 52 runs in just 38 balls. Prabhsimran has scored the majority of runs so far, with Gaikwad on 15. The plan would be to get to 330 or more.

IND 140/2 from 16 overs.

Prabhsimran Singh has reached a well-deserved fifty and continues to anchor the India A innings after the early wickets of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Priyansh Arya. India A have moved to 119/2 after 14 overs.

India A have moved to 104/2 after 12 overs, bringing up the 100-run mark despite losing the wickets of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Priyansh Arya. Afghanistan A introduced spinner Zahir Khan into the attack, and he kept things relatively quiet with a tidy first over. Prabhsimran Singh is closing in on a half-century with 39 off 32 balls, while Ruturaj Gaikwad has settled in nicely on 9 off 9 deliveries.