Cricket fans witnessed one of the most dramatic encounters Tri-Nation One Day Series as Sri Lanka A edged India A After both teams were tied for 265 in a nerve-wracking Super Over. The contest had it all – a thrilling chase, great individual performances, confusion over the playing conditions due to the light fading and even a heated on-field tussle after the final ball before the hosts sealed a memorable victory.
Suryansh Shedge, Vipraj Nigam lift India A to 265
After being asked to bat, India A posted 265 in 49.2 overs Suryansh Shedge Leading the charge with a smooth 72 off 66 balls. Hard batting, after early setbacks, the momentum came back in India A’s favour Vipraj Nigam He chipped in with a valuable 51 off 49 deliveries to bolster his total. Sri Lanka led A’s bowling attack Vijayakanth VijayakanthIndia delivered an economical spell of 26 for 3 to prevent A from setting a more impressive target.
Sadeera Samarawickrama’s brilliant 93 secures the tie
Chasing 266, Sri Lanka A found their anchor Sadeera SamarawickramaHis 93 off 113 balls held the innings together under pressure. Despite regular wickets, the hosts refused to back down and eventually finished at 265 for nine at the end of their 50 overs. India A spinner Ayush Badoni He impressed with figures of 2 for 45 but his efforts were not enough to deny Sri Lanka A a dramatic equalizer and send the match into a Super Over.
Super Over delayed amid confusion over playing conditions
Excitement briefly gave way to uncertainty when the fading light raised doubts that the Super Over would not be played. The referees held long discussions, delayed the process for more than 10 minutes, leaving the players and spectators in doubt. Indian Captain Tilak Varma Finally, despite the difficult conditions, the decision to continue with the tie-break was made in live conversations with the authorities.
Sri Lanka A scored 16 runs in the Super Over, setting India A a target of 17. However, the 19-year-old Kugatas Mathulan India A put in a regular and disciplined effort with the ball, restricting them to just nine runs and leading to jubilant celebrations for the home side. The young bowler’s calm performance under immense pressure proved to be the defining moment of a match that was already full of twists and turns.
Tempers flare as players clash after the last ball
Drama overtook India A’s result Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Sri Lanka A They wear Halambage He was involved in a heated exchange right after the Super Over. A verbal altercation turned into a brief physical confrontation before teammates stepped in to restore order. Despite emotions running high, both teams eventually completed their customary post-game handshakes, ending the unusual rivalry.
From Shedge’s batting and Samarawickrama’s masterclass to Viyaskanth’s sharp magic, Mathula’s Super Over heroics and the final controversy, the encounter with Dambull offered non-stop drama. A thrilling finish not only gave Sri Lanka A a memorable victory but also produced one of the remarkable matches of the 2026 Tri-Nation A Series.
