Afghanistan A beat India A by four runs via DLS in the Tri-Nation Series after rain halted play despite India A posting a formidable 349 in Dambulla.
Afghanistan A vs India A produced one of the biggest surprises of the Tri-Nation Series as Afghanistan A defeated India A by four runs under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method after rain interrupted a high-scoring contest in Dambulla.
Afghanistan A won the toss and chose to field first, but India A responded by piling up an imposing 349 for 8 from their revised 49 overs. The innings was built around a series of impressive batting performances, with Prabhsimran Singh, Ruturaj Gaikwad and captain Tilak Varma all registering half-centuries. Youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also made a strong impact at the top of the order, blasting 44 from just 22 deliveries to give India A early momentum.
India A Post Massive Total
India A appeared firmly in control as Gaikwad and Tilak steadied the innings before accelerating during the middle and latter stages of the innings. Both batters finished with 66 runs, sharing a crucial partnership that laid the foundation for a commanding total. Prabhsimran Singh contributed 64, while Suryansh Shedge added valuable late runs as India A finished strongly and looked well placed to secure victory.
Afghanistan A’s bowlers worked hard on a batting-friendly surface despite facing relentless pressure. Abdullah Ahmadzai was the most successful of the bowlers with two wickets, while the rest of the attack chipped in with important breakthroughs to prevent India A from crossing the 350-run mark.
Afghanistan A Refuse To Back Down
The Afghanistan A chase began positively, with Hassan Eisakhil and captain Imran Mir showing intent from the outset. India A managed to claim a couple of wickets, but Afghanistan A refused to retreat as the partnership between Imran Mir and Bahir Shah gradually shifted momentum in their favour.
Mir anchored the innings superbly, remaining unbeaten on 76, while Bahir Shah provided excellent support with an unbeaten 47. Their partnership ensured Afghanistan A remained ahead of the required rate and continued to put pressure on the Indian bowlers despite the daunting target.
India A’s bowlers struggled to gain sustained control as Afghanistan A kept the scoreboard moving. Anshul Kamboj and Arshad Khan claimed a wicket apiece, but neither was able to break the match-defining stand that ultimately put Afghanistan A in a winning position.
Rain Ends India A’s Hopes
The turning point arrived when rain interrupted play with Afghanistan A on 177 for 2 after 25.5 overs. At that stage of the Afghanistan A vs India A encounter, the Afghan side was four runs ahead of the DLS par score required to stay in front.
Persistent rain prevented any further play, forcing officials to call off the match and confirm Afghanistan A as winners by four runs under the DLS method. The result handed Afghanistan A a memorable victory and one of their most significant successes against a strong India A side.
The outcome provides Afghanistan A with a major boost in the Tri-Nation Series and further highlights the growing depth and confidence within Afghan cricket. For India A, the defeat will be particularly frustrating after posting 349, a total that would normally be enough to secure victory in most conditions.
Chief Scores:
India A – 349 for 8 in 49 Overs (Ruturaj Gaikwad 66, Tilak Varma 66, Prabhsimran Singh 64, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 44, Abdullah Ahmadzai 2 wickets)
Afghanistan A – 177 for 2 in 25.5 Overs (Imran Mir 76*, Bahir Shah 47*, Hassan Eisakhil 39, Anshul Kamboj 1 wicket, Arshad Khan 1 wicket)
Afghanistan A won by 4 runs (DLS Method).
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