Vaibhav Suryavanshi Shines in India A's Tri-Series Match Against Afghanistan A

In an exciting match in Dambulla, 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi stole the spotlight with a powerful batting display against Afghanistan A. After a quiet first game, he scored 44 runs off just 22 balls, showcasing his talent and aggressive style. Despite falling short of a half-century, his performance contributed to India A's strong start in the tri-series. The team is on track for a significant total, with Prabhsimran Singh also making a notable contribution. Discover more about this thrilling match and Suryavanshi's journey.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 11, 2026, 13:38 IST

Exciting Match in Dambulla

Dambulla is currently hosting the second match of the one-day tri-series featuring India A and Afghanistan A. All eyes were on the young talent, 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who had a subdued performance in his first outing. However, he turned the tables today with a remarkable display of batting against the Afghan team.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi's Explosive Performance

Opening the innings for India A, Suryavanshi wasted no time in asserting his dominance, hitting boundaries from the very first delivery. He was on track for a significant score but unfortunately fell short of a half-century due to a reckless shot.

In his innings against Afghanistan A, Vaibhav struck a four on his first ball, signaling his aggressive approach. According to reports, he played with confidence, having previously secured the Orange Cap in the IPL for his explosive batting style. Suryavanshi faced only 22 balls, scoring 44 runs at an impressive strike rate of 200, which included 9 elegant boundaries. In the 8th over, he attempted a big hit but ended up giving a catch to the wicketkeeper, missing his half-century by just six runs.

Suryavanshi's Previous Match Struggles

In the opening match of the tri-series, India A secured a hard-fought victory against Sri Lanka A, but Suryavanshi had a disappointing performance, managing only 14 runs.

India A's Strong Start Against Afghanistan A

Although India A lost the toss and was asked to bat first against Afghanistan A, they made a strong start with an opening partnership of 74 runs in just 7.1 overs. While Suryavanshi contributed 44 runs, Prabhsimran Singh played a solid innings, scoring 84. By the end of 25 overs, India A had amassed 174 runs for the loss of 3 wickets, positioning themselves well for a substantial total.