It continues in an eagerly awaited confrontation Sri Lanka A Team One Day Tri Series, India A fought against the hosts Sri Lanka A In the 4th match of the tournament on 15 June 2026 at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. After Sri Lanka A won the toss and chose to ball first on a surface that offered dynamic help to the spinners, cricket fans were eager to see the fire of India’s young batting brigade. However, the first innings unfolded as a mix of early aggression, a devastating middle-order collapse and a late-order rescue mission that saw India A reach 265 in 49.2 overs.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi under fire after poor showing in Sri Lanka A Team ODI Tri-Series
While all eyes are on India’s exciting opener, Vaibhav Suryavanshihis stay at the crease was short-lived and caused widespread disappointment among his fans. Suryavanshi started with typical explosive intent, smashing 21 runs off just 14 deliveries at a strike rate of 150.00, punctuated by three fours and a powerful six.
However, his high-octane cameo was cut short in Game 4. A face-to-face spinner Sahan Arachchige In the fifth birth (over 3.5), a momentary rush of blood consumed the youngster. Seeing a quick delivery, Suryavanshi swung the line very early. The length just wasn’t there to get through the line and as the ball dipped and spun slightly, he sliced it high towards point. Vanuc Sahan completed a great catch to send the youngster packing.
Suryavanshi had a look of disappointment on his face as he walked off and fans were quick to criticize his shot selection on social media, calling the shot very irresponsible given the early stage of the match.
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Here’s how the fans reacted:
Unpopular opinion: Vaibhav Suryavanshi is not an ODI player. He is a good T20 player but violent in the straights. pic.twitter.com/ObtxH5GmO6
— Abhishek Kumar (@Abhishek060722) June 15, 2026
🔴 GOOD LUCK FOR VAYBHAV SURYAVANSHI IN ODI FORMAT 🤯
14 (12) and SL
44 (22) against AFG
21 (14) and SLHe needs to be patient and learn to play grounded shots; otherwise it may not survive in longer formats. 💔 pic.twitter.com/Ho79FNHolY
— Sam (@cricsam02) June 15, 2026
Today Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored 150 runs scoring 21 runs in just 14 balls which is a good start 👏
But Vaibhav Sooryavanshi must understand that this is not a T20 match but an ODI match, he literally throws the wicket away every time 🫣 pic.twitter.com/xjg31tFn2X
— Ajay Jadeja (@AjayJadeja171) June 15, 2026
Vaibhav Suryavanshi runs in all three innings after good starts. 💔
14(12) and SL-A
44(22) vs AFG-A
21(14) and SL-A pic.twitter.com/1YS9SoWNI4— Muffadal Vohra (@MuffadalGohra) June 15, 2026
VAYBHAV SURYAVANSHI TAMAFI IN THREE SERIES 👀
14(12) and SL-A
44(22) vs AFG-A
21(14) and SL-Apic.twitter.com/tAQDbf2qxT— Cricket Central (@CricketCentrl) June 15, 2026
Sachin next.
Next Lara.
Viv Richards next.Let’s laugh at all the clowns rocking this pants Vaibhav Suryavanshi after scoring runs on the roads in the IPL. pic.twitter.com/3GLAY2nG7g
— MARCUS (@MARCUS907935) June 15, 2026
Vaibhav Suryavanshi departs early from 14 to 21.
Another aggressive start but the fans are itching for a longer, match-defining knock. The potential is clear!
Now India A 49/2 rebuild with Gaikwad and Varma at the crease
— Saadda Punjab (@Saaddapunjab) June 15, 2026
Another low score for Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
I have a feeling that if this continues throughout the series, a lot of people will come out and start criticizing it.
To be honest, there are already many who expect his downfall rather than his success. The reality is… pic.twitter.com/RmaBKCaO9n
— FailedCricketer (@FailedCricket) June 15, 2026
Vaibhav Suryavanshi is dismissed for 21 (14).
Another day when Boss-Baby fails to click with his natural game. Can he survive in international cricket with this kind of technique? pic.twitter.com/z8BoqSd1ss
— Ahmad Haseeb (@iamAhmadhaseeb) June 15, 2026
Vaibhav Suryavanshi has all the talent in the world, but ODIs require a different approach.
Learning when to attack and when to set up a shot is part of the journey. He’s young enough to understand that. pic.twitter.com/BmE2Llr6Bh
— Suraj (@cric_champ) June 15, 2026
MATTRESS BULLY VAYBHAV SOORYAVANSHI FAILS AGAIN 😭🔥
Suryavanshi returns 21(14) in India A vs Sri Lanka A match.
The BCCI is busy making money by serving on the straights in the IPL and even gives the batters an extra cushion with the Impact Player rule.
In the process… pic.twitter.com/xSZdn9OTC0
— Jara (@JARA_Memer) June 15, 2026
Sri Lanka A restrict India A to a modest total
After Suryavanshi’s dismissal at 29/1, India A were caught in a spin net expertly woven by the Sri Lankan bowlers. The top and middle orders fell like a pack of cards under relentless pressure. An opener Prabhsimran Singh Shortly after, 11 and then the captain fell Tilak Varma23 off 32 balls before being dismissed Kugatas Mathulan.
main presenter, Ruturaj GaikwadTried to catch the innings with a patient 37 off 42 balls, but his dismissal, feet-before-the-wicket to a brilliant leg spinner. Vijayakanth Vijayakanthcaused a major collapse. Ayush Badoni (15) and Nishant Sindhu (6) India failed to steady the ship leaving A spinning at 125/6. Viyaskanth was devastating in the medium overs, finishing with sensational 3 for 26 in 10 overs, a capping figure.
The only saving grace for India A was the magnificent, solid lower-order batting he led. Suryansh Shedge and Vipraj Nigam. Shedge played a brilliant counter-attacking knock of 72 off 66 balls studded with 6 fours and 3 sixes. He found a capable ally in Nigam who scored 51 off 49 balls. Together, they dragged India A from the lows of under 150 to a competitive batting total.
There was also a strange moment in the 35th over of the match, when the umpires slapped India A with a 10-run penalty as Nigam repeatedly ran down the danger zone of the pitch. Sri Lanka A Mohammad Shiraz bowled the tail cleanly, recording figures of 3 for 33 as India A’s innings collapsed to 265 with four balls to spare.
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