Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Spotlight Stolen by Ruturaj Gaikwad: Shows He Could Be a Better Prospect for ODIs
Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 101 as India A recovered from a shaky start and held off a late Sri Lanka A charge.
- On Tuesday, June 9, India A secured an eight-run victory over Sri Lanka A in their Tri-Nation Series opener at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla.
- Recovering from an early collapse at 69/3, Ruturaj Gaikwad and captain Tilak Varma engineered a match-defining 150-run partnership, lifting India A to 277/6.
- Despite a sublime 74 from Sahan Arachchige, Sri Lanka A collapsed late, losing their final four wickets in 10 balls as Arshad Khan produced a decisive spell.
- Vice-Captain Gaikwad was adjudged Player of the Match for his fabulous century, helping the Varma-led side survive a scare to begin the triangular competition with a win.
- Following this opening success, India A will face Afghanistan A on Thursday, June 11, 2026, to continue their campaign in the Tri-Nation Series.
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IND A vs SL A: Ruturaj Gaikwad proves selectors wrong as India win thriller in Dambulla
India A beat Sri Lanka A by eight runs after a dramatic late collapse in Dambulla. Sri Lanka A slipped from a strong chase despite Sahan Arachchige's 74, while Ruturaj Gaikwad's 101 anchored India's 277.
India A escape major scare from Sri Lanka A in tri-nation A series after Arshad Khan rescues team
India A managed to survive a major scare against Sri Lanka A in their tri-nation A series opener after Arshad Khan came to the rescue late in the defence of 277 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla on Tuesday, June 9. The star-studded Indian A side was in major trouble after putting up an ordinary performance with the bat, as a century from Ruturaj Gaikwad and finishes from Suryansh Shedge and Ayush Badoni lifted them to a fi…
India A Vs Sri Lanka A Highlights, Tri Nation Series 2026: Arshad Khan's Penultimate Over Sees IND A Beat SL A By 8 Runs
India A Vs Sri Lanka A Highlights, Tri Nation Series 2026: Tilak Varma-led India A scored 277/6 in 50 overs as Sri Lanka A fell 8 runs short of the target in the 1st ODI, to be played in Dambulla
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