Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Intervenes As Tilak Varma Argues With Umpires Amid India A-Sri Lanka Drama – WATCH

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Tilak Varma NEW DELHI: The India A vs Sri Lanka Tri-Nation A Series match in Dambulla had it all – controversy, confusion, heated exchanges, a Super Over and even a tense confrontation involving teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.While Sri Lanka A eventually won the Super Over on Monday, much of the post-match attention shifted to Sooryavanshi after videos of the dramatic scenes went viral on social media.

Sooryavanshi engaged in heated exchanges

After the match ended in a draw, confusion prevailed as to whether a Super Over would be played as the fading light became an issue. India captain Tilak Varma was seen engaging in lengthy discussions with the umpires and insisted that the game should continue and be decided through a Super Over.In a video on social media, Sooryavanshi can first be seen joining Tilak in questioning the officials. As the discussions intensified, India A coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar stepped in and pulled the youngster away from the umpires.Moments later, Sooryavanshi appeared to urge Tilak to walk away from the discussion and was seen physically pushing his captain away from the boundary ropes as the altercation continued.The drama didn’t end there.After Sri Lanka A’s victory in the Super Over, Sooryavanshi engaged in a heated exchange with the Sri Lankan player. The confrontation briefly escalated before teammates intervened and separated the players.

Super Over decides a thrilling contest

Earlier, Sri Lanka A found a way to get over the line after an emotionally charged contest.Left-armer Arshad Khan produced a brilliant final over in regulation time conceding just four runs when Sri Lanka A needed five to win, taking the match to a Super Over.However, Arshad’s Super Over proved costly as Sri Lanka A scored 16 runs, aided by a wide and no ball.Chasing a 17-run victory, India A fielded Sooryavanshi and Suryansh Shedge. But Sri Lankan paceman Kugathas Mathulan kept his cool under pressure and restricted the duo to just nine runs to secure a memorable victory for the hosts.

Sooryavanshi’s promising start continues

The 15-year-old Sooryavanshi once again showed his talent at the top of the order as he scored 21 runs against Sri Lanka A.The youngster had earlier scored 14 in the opening match against Sri Lanka A before following it up with an impressive 44 against Afghanistan A.