India A vs Sri Lanka A Highlights: India A lift tri-nation crown as Vipraj dismisses Shiraz to seal 66-run win

India A defeated Sri Lanka A to win the tri-series final by 66 runs. The Men in Blue wrapped up the series in style, with Vipraj removing Shiraz. Despite suffering upsets on two occasions, the Tilak Varma-led side delivered some top-notch cricket.

Sri Lanka A showed pure resilience, with the middle and lower order threatening to take the game away from India A with their sensational batting. But India’s bowling ensured they held the advantage throughout to seal a comfortable triumph.

Sri Lanka A have scored 303/9 in 45 overs at the tri-series final, with the Men in Blue picking up the ninth wicket, further denting SL-A’s chances to complete the chase. The hosts’ lower order put up a spirited fightback, but Anukul Roy managed to claim a key breakthrough, dismissing Samudhita.

Wanuja Sahan displayed incredible resilience but eventually lost his wicket to Vipraj Nigam. He attempted to reverse sweep, got a top edge, and the ball comfortably landed in Tilak Varma’s hands. Sri Lanka A have scored 284/8 in 41.4 overs at the tri-series final.

Sri Lanka A have scored 281/7 in 41 overs in the tri-series final, with Sahan anchoring the chase against India A’s bowling attack with proper resilience. He has emerged as the last beacon of hope for the home fans in the summit clash at Dambulla.

SL-A’s lower-middle order has been a standout against India A

Sri Lanka A have scored 254/7 in 37 overs in the tri-series final, and the batters are very much in a position where they can achieve the target. But Sahan and Viyaskanth have been unable to hit big shots and are focusing on running between wickets.

AND RIGHT THERE! WICKET NUMBER SEVEN, and India A would be thrilled!! Anukul Roy picks the breakthrough, with Sooryavanshi completing the catch.

Sri Lanka A have scored 238/6 in 33 overs in the tri-series final, with Wanuja Sahan and Vijaykanth Viyaskanth building a steady partnership for SL-A and putting up a fight against India A’s bowling attack.

India A have claimed six wickets and looked firmly in the momentum before Sahan and Viyaskanth forged a partnership under pressure. The visitors need a wicket to break the partnership and disrupt their pace.

Sri Lanka A have scored 192/6 in 28 overs at the tri-series final, and India have maintained a stronghold with their clinical bowling effort against the opposition.  Sindhu and Nigam delivered proper spells, avoiding big shots as SL-A’s Viyaskanth and Sahan attempt to anchor their side during the chase.

A captain dismisses his counterpart, as Tilak Varma dismisses Sahan Arachchige, who attempted to play a reverse sweep shot, and Yash Thakur completes the catch. The SL-A skipper was brought down at a vital juncture as IND A claimed six wickets. Sri Lanka A have scored 177/5 in 25.1 overs at the tri-series final.

Sri Lanka A have scored 167/5 in 23 overs at the tri-series final, with Sahan and Arachchinge putting up a calculated effort to tackle the Indian bowling attack in Dambulla. The SL-A batters can get some boundaries, but India have managed to grab key wickets and have not allowed their opposition to stabilise.

RS Fernando started well against India A, smashing two boundaries in the 19th over and then a single four in the 20th. Strong intent from the cricketer as he continues SL-A’s chase against India.

He started the 21st over with a six, and the second four looked like a boundary but was caught by India A captain Tilak Varma at cover. Another timely breakthrough sends half of the batters back to the dressing room. Sri Lanka A have scored 149/5 in 20.2 overs at the tri-series final. 

Samawickrama has to take the long walk after he was dismissed by Ashok Sharma! A massive breakthrough for India A, as the batter looked in form after scoring a half-century.

Sadeera edges the ball, and Kushagra successfully completes the catch. Sri Lanka have scored 128/4 in 18 overs at the tri-series final.

Sri Lanka A have scored 114/5 in 16 overs at the tri-series final, and Samawickrama has continued to deliver decently against India A. He got a nice boundary off the second ball of the 15th over against Sindhu, but kept it calm against Shedge in the 16th over.

Arachchige and Samawickrama are developing a partnership gradually, and India A need to break it up before they gain further momentum.

Sri Lanka A have scored 105/3 in 14 overs at the tri-series final, with Samawickwama continuing with his aggressive strokeplay after hitting two consecutive boundaries at the start of the 13th over against Sindhu.

Suryansh was brought in for the 14th over, and he avoided conceding big shots. But the SL-A batters have kept the run rate going by picking up singles.

Sri Lanka A have scored 91/3 in 12 overs at the tri-series final, with Sindhu putting up a decent spell against Arachchige in the 11th over.

The Sri Lankan batter struck back in the 12th over, smashing a six and a four. Samawickrama was dropped by Vipraj, who made a diving effort but failed to complete the catch.

Sri Lanka A have scored 75/3 in 9.3 overs at the tri-series final, with Samawickrama bringing out an effortless stroke hit over midwicket for a boundary in the eighth over. Sindhu concedes six runs.

Nuwanindu also displays flashes of brilliance, smashing an incredible six over cover. There was a huge appeal from India A on the second ball, but the umpire remains unmoved.

But Nuwanindu’s stay doesn’t last long! He flicks the shot towards Vipraj Nigam, who completes the catch at long leg.

Sri Lanka A have scored 63/2 in 8 overs in the tri-series final, and Samawickrama has continued his onslaught against Team India A during the chase. He smashed two boundaries, while Nuwanidu smashed a six. Just the pace SL-A needed after losing out on key wickets.

Sri Lanka A have scored 44/2 in six overs in the tri-series final, with Samawickrama putting up some quality hitting against the India A bowlers. He struck two con secutive boundaries against Ashok Sharma to ease some pressure after losing early wickets.

Sri Lanka A are 33/2 in 4.1 overs in the tri-series final, with Yash Thakur sending both the openers packing. He flattens the aggressive Dickwella’s leg stump, who attempted to hit the shot over cover. Two key breakthrough puts India back in the driver’s seat.

Sri Lanka A have picked up a commendable start against India A, with Dickwella bringing up two fours and a six so far, putting early pressure on the opposition.

But India A struck right on time! Anishka Fernando is brought down, thanks to Yash Thakur, with Gaikwad completing the catch at slip. SL 28/1 (3)

Niroshan Dickwella and Avishka Fernando open for Sri Lanka in the second innings, with Thakur having the ball as he opens the over. The chase officially begins at Dambulla.

India A have reached 377/9 in 50 overs in the tri-series final, with Anukul Roy benefiting from SL-A’s poor bowling as he hammered key runs for Team India A, helping them go past the 350-run mark. Bowlers Samudhita and Mathulan looked under pressure as they conceded sixes and wides in the game’s final few overs.

India A have reached 333/7 in 47 overs in the tri-series final, with Nishant Sindhu being dismissed as Fernanbdo completes a low catch to dismiss the batter. the visitors are at an unusual spot at this stage as they are battling to score runs in the competition.

India A have reached 300/6 in 44 overs in the tri-series final, with Nishant Sindhu and Vipraj Nigam fighting to pick up runs for the team. Scoring 350 would be on their mind to make the chase difficult for the opposition in the summit clash.

India A have reached 285/4 in 40 overs in the tri-series final, with the Men in Blue slowing down significantly. They also lost Kumar Kushagra, who was gradually picking up pace with the bat with some great shots.

India has reached 265/3 after 37 overs in the tri-series final, with the Sri Lanka A bowlers attempting to restrict Team India to under 350. Tilak continues to anchor the first innings, while Kushagra is also putting in a decent effort as they stitch a key partnership.

India A have reached 247/3 after 33 overs in the tri-series final against Sri Lanka A, with skipper Tilak Varma completing a half-century in 70 deliveries with a single. The batter has shown proper intent during the summit clash, carrying India A’s fight against Sri Lanka A in the final.

India A have reached 231/3 after 31 overs in the tri-series final against Sri Lanka A, with Shiraz bowling out Gaikwad at a crucial stage. The Indian batter was dismissed at 40, bringing Kumar Kushagra to the middle. India were projected to score 400 at the pace they were going, but Gaikwad’s dismissal may have shifted their [ace.

India A have reached 215/2 after 27 overs in the tri-series final against Sri Lanka A, with Ruturaj Gaikwad on 36 off 49 balls and Tilak Varma on 41 off 55. India are looking to post well beyond 400 thanks to the start provided by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

India A have reached 200/2 after 23 overs in the tri-series final against Sri Lanka A, with Ruturaj Gaikwad on 26 off 37 balls and captain Tilak Varma on 36 off 43. The pair have remained clam and steady after the explosive start from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, rotating strike regularly as Sri Lanka A keep looking for a breakthrough.

India A have reached 193/2 after 21 overs in the tri-series final against Sri Lanka A. Ruturaj Gaikwad is unbeaten on 22 off 32 balls, while captain Tilak Varma is batting on 33 off 36, as the pair focus on rebuilding after the explosive start. Sri Lanka A have kept things tight after the carnage from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.