Sahan arachchige: Cricket News & Match Updates

Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium: India A clinched the Tri-Series title in emphatic fashion after defeating Sri Lanka A by 66 runs in the final at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Sunday, with teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's breathtaking 94 off 29 balls laying the foundation for a memorable triumph.

Chasing a daunting target of 378, Sri Lanka A fought hard but were eventually bowled out for 311 in 47.1 overs despite a series of spirited contributions from their middle and lower order. The hosts were put under pressure early after losing three wickets for 75 runs, leaving them with a mountain to climb against a disciplined Indian bowling attack.

Sadeera Samarawickrama attempted to revive the chase with a well-compiled 52 and shared a 53-run partnership for the fourth wicket with skipper Sahan Arachchige, who contributed 38. However, regular wickets prevented Sri Lanka A from building the sustained momentum required in a chase of such magnitude.   Read More...