Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is back: When and where to watch India A vs Sri Lanka A
It’s the time of the cricket calendar where the focus shifts firmly from the glitz of franchise fun to the relentless grind of international transitions. On Tuesday, the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium will be the venue for the highly-anticipated three-day Talent TV Cup one-day series, which will begin with a thrilling clash between India A and Sri Lanka A. While the team boasts established names, all eyes will inevitably be on one boy wonder: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
The 15-year-old prodigy returns to action fresh from a truly historic, stunning IPL 2026 campaign with Rajasthan Royals. Emerging not only as a breakout star, but also Most Valuable Player of the Tournament. Sooryavanshi plundered an amazing 776 runs in 16 matches. Operating at a staggering strike rate of 237.30, his spectacular run included a blistering century and five half-centuries that completely redefined modern powerplay batting. In combination with his heroics at the Under-19 World Cup– including a breathtaking 80-ball 175 against England – the teenager quickly went from ‘number one for the future’ to instant, must-watch.
This triple series at the Emerald Isle isn’t just another development tour; it’s a calculated teaser before the main event. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar recently rewarded Sooryavanshi’s relentless domestic and franchise rise by naming him in India’s senior T20I squads for the upcoming tour of England and Ireland along with the Asian Games.
As a result, this challenge against street wear Sri Lanka A is the ultimate dress test. On the slow, spinning Dambulla tracks, wildly different from the flat IPL decks, Sooryavanshi’s technical acumen will be tested against quality spin. It represents a vital bridge to his potential senior debut. Sri Lanka Vice-captain Niroshan Dickwella has already publicly noted that they have drawn up their own high-stakes tactical plans only to silence the dynamic opener. If Sooryavanshi can crack the Dambulla code and dominate alongside skipper Tilak Varma and vice-captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, a UK international cap seems a foregone conclusion.
The tri-series, which also features Afghanistan A, will be played between June 9 and 21 in Dambulla.
HOW TO WATCH VAIBHAV SOORYAVANSHI IN ACTION
Fastening: India A vs Sri Lanka A Match 1 Talent TV Cup Tri-Series
Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM IST
Place: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
TV broadcast: Sony Sports. Live broadcast: Sony Live
The expected Tilak Varma-led India A line-up features a devastating opening combination of Sooryavanshi and Prabhsimran Singh, backed by a robust all-round unit including Nishant Sindhu and Anukul Roy. Priyansh Arya is also there and it will be interesting to see how the team management picks their openers. The pace-bowling line-up will be led by the likes of Anshul Kamboj and Yash Thakur, while the likes of Vipraj Nigam and Anukul will handle the spin-bowling duties.
UNITS: INDIA A vs SRI LANKA A
India A: Tilak Varma (captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad (vice-captain), Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ayush Badoni, Nishant Sindhu, Suryansh Shedge, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Kumar Kushagra (wk), Vipraj Nigam, Yash Thakur, Yudhul Kashhadhan, Anshul Kashhadhan
Sri Lanka A: Sahan Arachchige (captain), Niroshan Dickwella (vice-captain), Avishka Fernando, Nuwanidu Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Chamika Karunaratne, Wanuja Sahan, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Mohamed Shiraz, Dulaj Halambage, Ray Samudithasek, Ramischadu Fernando, Vishena Garuka Sanketh, Kugadas Mathulan.
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Issued by:
Akshay Ramesh
Published on:
09 Jun 2026 08:01 IST