India A to Face Sri Lanka A in Tri-Nation Series Final
India A and Sri Lanka A are set to battle it out in the final of the Tri-Nation Series this Sunday in Dambulla. These two teams have been the standout performers in the tournament.
India A kicked off their campaign with a narrow 8-run victory against Sri Lanka A. In their second meeting during the round-robin stage, the scores were tied at 265, but Sri Lanka A clinched the victory in the Super Over, giving them a mental edge going into the final.
India A secured their spot in the final with a convincing 101-run win over Afghanistan A. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka A topped the table after defeating Afghanistan A by 103 runs.
After this final match, India A will remain in Sri Lanka to play two unofficial Test matches against Sri Lanka A from June 25 to July 5 in Galle.
Where to Watch the Final
Fans can catch the Tri-Nation Series final between India A and Sri Lanka A on TV and via live streaming:
- TV Channel: Sony Sports Network
- Live Stream: SonyLIV, FanCode, Dafanews
The match will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network and can be streamed on SonyLIV and Dafanews in India.
Match Timing
The final will be held at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium at 10:00 a.m. local time (SLST) on Sunday, June 21, which is also 10:00 a.m. IST.
Team News for Both Sides
For India A, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has scored 118 runs so far, while opener Priyansh Arya, captain Tilak Varma, and Kumar Kushagra each contributed significant runs in the last match. Nishant Sindhu’s impressive four-wicket haul against Afghanistan A adds to the team’s confidence as they head into the final.
India A Squad:
- Tilak Varma (Captain)
- Priyansh Arya
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (Vice-Captain)
- Ayush Badoni
- Nishant Sindhu
- Suryansh Shedge
- Prabhsimran Singh (Wicketkeeper)
- Kumar Kushagra
- Vipraj Nigam
- Yash Thakur
- Yudhvir Singh Charak
- Anshul Kamboj
- Arshad Khan
- Anukul Roy
Sri Lanka A brings experienced players like wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella and batsmen Avishka Fernando and Sadeera Samarawickrama, who have been crucial in their batting performances during the tournament.
Sri Lanka A Squad:
- Sahan Arachchige (Captain)
- Niroshan Dickwella (Vice-Captain and Wicketkeeper)
- Avishka Fernando
- Nuwanidu Fernando
- Sadeera Samarawickrama
- Ahan Wickramasinghe
- Chamika Karunaratne
- Wanuja Sahan
- Vijayakanth Viyaskanth
- Mohamed Shiraz
- Dulaj Samuditha
- Vishen Halambage
- Ravindu Fernando
- Chamika Gunasekara
- Garuka Sanketh
- Kugadas Mathulan
Tri-Nation Series Overview
The Tri-Nation series consists of a double round-robin format, with each team playing the others twice. The top two teams based on points will qualify for the final. Points are awarded as follows: 2 for a win, 1 for a no result, and 0 for a loss.
Catch the excitement as India A and Sri Lanka A compete for glory in the Tri-Nation Series final!
