India A Crush Afghanistan A by 101 Runs to Secure Tri-Series Final Spot

India A booked their place in the final of the Sri Lanka A Team Tri-Series with a commanding 101-run victory over Afghanistan A in Dambulla, delivering a clinical performance with both bat and ball.

After being asked to bat first, India A posted a competitive total of 319 for 9 in their allotted 50 overs. The innings was built on a series of valuable contributions from the middle order, with Priyansh Arya, Tilak Varma and Kumar Kushagra all registering half-centuries. Their composed knocks ensured India maintained momentum throughout the innings despite losing wickets at regular intervals.

Young opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also provided a brisk start, helping India establish a solid platform. The batting unit displayed depth and resilience, allowing the side to cross the 300-run mark and set Afghanistan A a challenging target.

In reply, Afghanistan A began their chase with positive intent and looked capable of mounting a challenge during the early stages. However, the Indian bowlers gradually tightened their grip on the contest, striking at crucial moments to halt the opposition’s progress.

Bahir Shah emerged as Afghanistan A’s standout batter with a fighting half-century, while a few other players made useful contributions. Nevertheless, the team struggled to build substantial partnerships as wickets continued to fall at regular intervals.

India A’s bowling attack was led by Nishant Sindhu, who produced an impressive spell to dismantle Afghanistan’s middle and lower order. Supported by disciplined efforts from the rest of the bowling unit, Sindhu ensured that Afghanistan never gained the momentum required to chase down the target.

Afghanistan A were eventually bowled out well short of the required total, handing India A a comprehensive victory and confirming their qualification for the tournament final.

The match also featured a memorable fielding moment from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, whose spectacular catch drew praise from teammates and spectators alike.

With the win, India A strengthened their credentials as one of the strongest teams in the competition and will head into the final with confidence, while Afghanistan A will look to regroup after a disappointing defeat.