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India A Crush Afghanistan A by 101 Runs, Enter Tri-Series Final in Dambulla

India A’s batting and bowling units delivered a 101-run win after posting 319 and dismissing Afghanistan A for 218, with Nishant Sindhu taking four wickets.

  • On Wednesday, India A defeated Afghanistan A by 101 runs at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, securing their place in the Tri-Nation Series final with Captain Tilak Varma leading from the front.
  • Following a narrow DLS defeat to Afghanistan A in the reverse fixture and a dramatic Super Over loss to hosts Sri Lanka A, the Tilak Varma-led side entered the clash under mounting pressure.
  • Half-Centuries from Priyansh Arya , Tilak Varma , and Kumar Kushagra formed the backbone of India A's 319-run total, with their 104-run fourth-wicket partnership proving decisive.
  • Left-Arm spinner Nishant Sindhu took four wickets for 31 runs, dismantling Afghanistan A's chase as they folded for 218 in 36.5 overs despite an 87-run partnership between Faisal Shinozada and Bahir Shah.
  • The commanding victory lifts India A to the top of the points table ahead of Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A on Net Run Rate, effectively securing their berth in the Tri-Nation Series final.
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Outlook India broke the news in New Delhi, India on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
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