India A Faces Sri Lanka in Tri-Series Final: Key Players to Watch
India A Set for Tri-Series Final Against Sri Lanka
On Sunday, June 21, India A, led by Tilak Varma, will compete against Sri Lanka in the final of the tri-series taking place in Dambulla. A significant focus will be on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who has participated in every match of the series thus far. Sooryavanshi, who is also part of the Indian squad for the upcoming T20I series against England and Ireland, has accumulated 117 runs across four matches. After a modest debut where he scored 14 runs, he made a notable contribution in the second match with 44 runs off just 22 balls. In his subsequent outings, he scored 21 and 38 runs, respectively. The opening batsman will be eager to deliver a standout performance and conclude his Sri Lanka tour on a high note. India A secured two victories in four league matches, facing defeats against Afghanistan A and Sri Lanka A. Sri Lanka A topped the group with three wins, while Afghanistan A finished last with only one win.
Top Performers for India A in the Series
Ruturaj Gaikwad has emerged as the leading run-scorer for India A in this series, amassing 234 runs over four matches. He was a late addition to the squad, stepping in for the injured Riyan Parag. Following him is Tilak Varma, who has scored 208 runs and was recently appointed vice-captain of the T20I team. He aims to make a significant impact in Sri Lanka by clinching the tri-series title. In terms of bowling, Nishant Sindhu and Anuku Roy lead the wicket-taking charts for India A, each claiming five wickets. Ayush Badoni, Vipraj Nigam, and Arshad Khan have each taken four wickets.
Broadcast and Streaming Information
The final match of the India A-Sri Lanka A tri-series will be broadcast live on Sony Sports 1, Sony Sports 3, and Sony Sports 4. Fans can also catch the live stream on the SonyLiv app.