IND A vs AFG A Highlights, Tri-Nation Series 2026: Afghanistan win by 4 runs on DLS method

Afghanistan beat India by 4 runs on DLS method

After the dismissals of first two wickets, the Indians couldn't do much as the duo of Bahir Shah and Imran Mir staged a remarkable recovery with a 108-run stand for the unbroken third wicket when rain stopped play once again. The match has been reduced to 38 overs per side earlier. While Shah is batting on 51, captain Mir is unbeaten at 75. Afghanistan A were 177/2 (25.5) when rain stopped play for the third time. At the time of the stoppage, India A are 3 runs behind on DLS par. The rain is heavy and the whole ground is covered.

After a brisk start by Afghanistan A, the India A players have got hold of the game with two quick wickets. While Arshad Khan drew the first blood, Anukul Roy trapped Khalid Taniwal in front. AFG A 80/2 (11)

Further delay after India A's innings had reduced the match to 38 overs. The revised target for Afghanistan A is 294 in 38 overs.

The start of the chase is delayed due to wet outfield.

India lose two more wickets as Tilak Varma and Suyansh Shedge depart after useful knocks. While Varma scored exactly 60 like last game, Suyansh played a handful knock with 40. India A end at a mammoth 349/9 in 50 overs.

After Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma reaches fifty. The Indian captain, who had scored a 60 in the previous game, reaches his half-century in 60 balls. IND A 277/5 (43)

Afghanistan A pull back with a couple of wickets in an over. After Farmanullah Safi dismissed Ruturaj Gaikwad for 66, the all-rounder scalps Ayush Badoni in the same over. IND A 250-5 (39)

Back-to-back fifties from Ruturaj Gaikwad. The right-hander, who came in place of injured Riyan Parag, has grabbed the oppotunities with both hands. Against Sri Lanka A, Gaikwad rescued India A with a hundred. IND A 216/3 (33)

The rain has ceased and play resumed. The match has been reduced to 49 overs per side with Tilak Varma and Ruturaj Gaikwad continuing for India A. IND A 189/3 (27)

OUTTT!!! After a brilliant innings, Prabhsimran Singh departs for 84 as he is caught by Ishaq Rahimi off Imran Mir. Tilak Varma joins Ruturaj Gaikwad in the middle. Meanwhile, it has started to rain and the groundsmen run in with the covers. The match has been stopped. IND 174-3 (24.3)

Fifty for Prabhsimran Singh! After falling for a single-digit score, the right-hander is steering the Indian team with a fifty in 39 balls. Ruturaj Gaikwad is batting with him. IND A 128/2 (15)

OUTTT!!! Another wicket falls for India A as Priyansh Arya. The Punjab Kings star falters once again as the left-hander perishes for just 8. It must be noted that Arya is playing at no.3, instead of his usual opening slot. IND A 97/2 (11)

OUTTTT!!!! Another start and another disappointment for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The India A opener departs for 44, after he edges a wide delivery from Abdullah Ahmadzai. Sooryavanshi stands there in disbelief. Sooryavanshi walks back for 44 off 22 balls. IND A 82/1 (8)

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi starts with caution today. After a couple of fours in the opening over, the 15-year-old goes on a watch and watch mode in the next two overs before launching Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for two more boundaries each in the fourth and fifth overs. IND A 50/0 (5)

Prabhsimran Singh and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi walk out to bat or India A. Mohammad Ibrahim will open the attack for Afghanistan A. Meanwhile, it was drizzling a bit before the play started. The rain has stopped and the sun is out now. Sooryavanshi starts with a couple of fours in the first over. IND A 12/0 (1)

Afghanistan A: Imran Mir(c), Hassan Eisakhil, Khalid Taniwal, Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, Bahir Shah, Ishaq Rahimi(w), Khalil Gurbaz, Zahir Khan, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Mohammad Ibrahim, Farmanullah Safi

India A: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Prabhsimran Singh(w), Priyansh Arya, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma(c), Ayush Badoni, Suryansh Shedge, Arshad Khan, Vipraj Nigam, Anukul Roy, Anshul Kamboj

Afghanistan A captain Imran Mir has won the toss and opted to bowl first. Both teams are playing with an unchanged side.

There was a bit of rain earlier on the day in Dambulla, but the sun is out now. Having said that, there will be a bit of moisture on the pitch, along with movement on the surface. 270-280 will be a good par score on this wicket.

The 2026 has been a dream so far for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. After his heroics in the U-19 World Cup, the southpaw continued in same vein with his 776-run stint in IPL 2026, thus winning the Orange Cap. However, he was dismissed for 14 against Sri Lanka A. Having received a maiden senior India call-up for the T20I series against Ireland and England, today's game serves Sooryavanshi with a perfect opportunity to impress the selectors.