Dramatic Super Over Decides Tense Match Between India A and Sri Lanka A

In a gripping encounter in Dambulla, tensions flared as India A faced Sri Lanka A in a Super Over showdown. The match ended in a tie after 50 overs, leading to a dramatic Super Over where Sri Lanka A emerged victorious. Key performances included a remarkable partnership from India A and a composed innings from Sri Lanka A's Sadeera Samarawickrama. The match concluded with chaotic scenes on the field, ensuring Sri Lanka A's strong position in the series. Discover the thrilling details of this cricketing clash.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 15, 2026, 22:14 IST

Heated Exchange Marks End of Match

Tensions escalated dramatically at the conclusion of a thrilling match in Dambulla on Monday, as India's Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sri Lanka's Vishen Halambage engaged in a heated confrontation that reportedly involved physical contact. This incident occurred after Sri Lanka A narrowly defeated India A in a Super Over during the one-day tri-series. With emotions running high as daylight faded, Sri Lanka A's wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella intervened to separate the players and calm the situation, according to reports.

Super Over Decides the Winner

The match ended in a tie after the regular 50 overs, necessitating a Super Over to determine the victor. Sri Lanka A scored 16 runs in the tie-breaker, putting pressure on India A. In response, India A could only muster nine runs, as debutant pacer Kugathas Mathulan, whose unique bowling action has drawn comparisons to Matheesha Pathirana, delivered a stellar performance that thwarted Sooryavanshi and Suryansh Shedge, securing victory for the home team.

Remarkable Comebacks Highlight the Match

Earlier in the game, India A made a stunning recovery from a precarious position at 143 for 7. Suryansh Shedge and Vipraj Nigam forged a remarkable 104-run partnership for the eighth wicket, propelling India A to a competitive total of 265 and setting the stage for an exhilarating finish.

Sri Lanka A's Steady Chase

In their response, Sri Lanka A was anchored by a composed 93 from Sadeera Samarawickrama, whose innings kept the hosts in control for most of the chase. However, India A made a late resurgence led by Arshad Khan, who executed an exceptional final over that brought the match to a thrilling climax, leaving Sri Lanka on the brink of defeat.

Chaotic Conclusion and Series Implications

The match concluded chaotically, with tempers flaring and tensions boiling over on the field. Ultimately, Sri Lanka A secured the two points after winning the Super Over, a result that nearly guarantees their spot in the final. This marks India A's second defeat in three matches, following a rain-affected loss to Afghanistan by four runs via the DLS method. The team, under the leadership of Tilak Varma, had previously started their campaign with a victory against the same Sri Lanka A team in another low-scoring thriller.