India A vs Afghanistan Live Score, Tri Nation A Series: 50 comes for Ruturaj Gaikwad as India post big total in rain-hit encounter – The Tech Word News
India A vs Afghanistan A Live Score, Tri Nation Series A: India A will return to action on June 11 when they take on Afghanistan A in the second match of the Tri-Nation Series in Sri Lanka. After running away with a thrilling win against Sri Lanka A in their opening match, the Tilak Varma-led team will be looking for a more complete performance.
On Thursday, Afghanistan A won the toss and decided to bat first over India.
India A are currently on top of the points table after securing a dramatic eight-run win in Dambulla. The result was built on a century from vice-captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and a disciplined effort from the bowling unit in the closing stages of the match.
Gaikwad was the standout performer in the opener, scoring a composed 101 to rescue India A from early trouble. Captain Tilak Varma also played a significant role with a patient 60 as the pair put on a combined 150 runs. Their experience proved crucial after India slipped to 16/2 in the first five overs.
The upcoming play will once again focus on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The teenage batting prodigy made his India A one-day debut against Sri Lanka A and showed flashes of his talent in a 14-run innings. He hit three boundaries and looked confident before falling into the attacking shell. With the pressure of the debut now behind him, India will be hoping for a bigger contribution from the youngster.
India A’s bowling attack also has positives to build on. Spinners Ayush Badoni and Anukul Roy picked up two wickets each to slow down Sri Lanka’s progress during the middle overs. Fast bowlers Arshad Khan and Anshul Kamboj then delivered at key moments as Sri Lanka A collapsed dramatically despite looking set for victory.
Afghanistan A enters the tournament with a new team and without the fatigue of the previous match. However, India A will take the confidence from the opening win and the knowledge that they have already adapted to the conditions in Dambulla.
A second win in a row would put India A in a strong position in the competition and move them closer to a place in the finals. With several players hoping to impress the selectors, the encounter promises to be another important test for this talented young side.
Tri Nation Serie A Teams:
India A Squad: Prabhsimran Singh(w), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Priyansh Arya, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma(c), Ayush Badoni, Suryansh Shedge, Anukul Roy, Anshul Kamboj, Arshad Khan, Vipraj Nigam, Yash Thakurh, Yudhurish, Kukushant, Yudhur.
Afghanistan A squad: Imran Mir (c), Noor ul Rahman (w), Hassan Eisakhil, Bahir Shah, Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, Farmanullah Safi, Shams Ur Rahman, Khalil Gurbaz, Zahir Khan, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Mohammad, Alahhmadsha, Radulshahim, I Khalid Ibrahim, Abdul Faisal Khan Ahmadz