Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi be in the firing line after the Sri Lanka row?

Sri Lanka A’s run to the final of the Tri-Nation once again drew attention to their last heated clash with India A, where Vaibhav Sooryavanshi found himself at the center of tension on the field during a dramatic Super Over final. The two sides will meet again in Sunday’s title clash, which will ensure more control over how emotions are handled this time around. The match arrives with Sri Lanka A in strong form after a dominant 103-run win over Afghanistan A.

While the focus shifted to the finale, the background of it the earlier flashpoint involving Sooryavanshi continues to persist in the conversation around the contest.

Sri Lanka A captain Sahan Arachchige was quick to distance his team from any suggestion of targeting individuals, including Sooryavanshi, ahead of the final.

“The boys are not targeting anyone or anything. They are just enjoying themselves,” Arachchige told Sportstar. “In a close match like a Super Over, emotions come out. That’s normal. There are a lot of experienced players in this team. They know what to do and they know how to play.”

Arachchige stressed that Sri Lanka A’s focus remains on their own processes rather than external narratives surrounding players like Sooryavanshi.

“The boys are doing very well and we are looking forward to a great game in the final,” he said. “There is no problem with batting. And with bowling, every fast bowler and spinner is doing very well. I think we are in good form.”

Sri Lanka A’s consistency was built on collective performances, with Avishka Fernando and Niroshan Dickwella providing stability at the top while the bowling unit worked across the conditions with both pace and spin.

Sri Lanka and Sooryavanshi & Hedge get into the act.

After India lost the superover, there was some aggression from SL and some verbal sparring and little action from Sooryavanshi. pic.twitter.com/H0rtqBWqTN— Riya (@Riya_035) June 15, 2026

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Despite Sri Lanka’s attempts to keep things calm, After the previous clash, the focus remains on Vaibhav Sooryavanshiwhere tempers flared and players from both sides exchanged words in a high-pressure finish.

However, Arachchige reiterated that his team is not approaching the finals with more individual focus.

“There are a lot of experienced players in this team. They know what to do and they know how to play,” he said.

“They are doing very well and I think they will play the same way in the next game,” he added, praising the form of his senior batsmen.

As Sri Lanka A prepares for the finals, the message from their camp remains consistent: the focus may be on Sooryavanshi externally, but internally the emphasis is on executing and finishing the tournament at a high level.

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20 Jun 2026 12:23 IST