SL-A vs IND-A 4th Match, 15 June 2026- Sri Lanka A Edge India A in Dramatic Super Over Thriller at Dambulla

India A Recover After Early Stumbles

Asked to bat first, India A endured a shaky start despite some aggressive intent from their top order.

Young opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi entertained with a quickfire 21 off just 14 deliveries, including three boundaries and a six. However, Sri Lanka A struck back quickly, removing both openers inside the first seven overs.

Ruturaj Gaikwad looked set for a bigger score with a composed 37, while captain Tilak Varma contributed 23. Yet regular wickets prevented India A from building sustained momentum.

At 125 for 6, India A appeared headed for a below-par total before Suryansh Shedge produced a brilliant counterattack. The all-rounder played the innings of the match for India, smashing 72 runs off 66 balls with three fours and two sixes.

He found excellent support from Vipraj Nigam, whose aggressive 51 from 49 deliveries revived the innings. Their partnership transformed India's position and pushed the score beyond 250.

India A were eventually bowled out for 265 in 49.2 overs.

Sri Lanka A Bowling Highlights

Sri Lanka A's bowlers shared the workload effectively:

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth: 3/26 in 10 overs
Mohamed Shiraz: 3/33 in 7.2 overs
Sahan Arachchige: 1/58
Wanuja Sahan: 1/40
Kugathas Mathulan: 1/33

Viyaskanth's economical spell proved particularly valuable as he choked India's scoring rate through the middle overs.

Samarawickrama Anchors the Chase

Chasing 266, Sri Lanka A started aggressively.

Niroshan Dickwella attacked from the outset, scoring 37 off 33 balls, while Avishka Fernando blasted 22 from only 14 deliveries. By the fifth over, Sri Lanka A had already raced to 56.

However, India A clawed their way back through disciplined bowling and timely breakthroughs. Vishen Halambage, Sahan Arachchige, and Ahan Wickramasinghe all departed before converting their starts.

The backbone of Sri Lanka's chase was Sadeera Samarawickrama. Displaying patience and maturity, he crafted a magnificent 93 from 113 balls, striking seven boundaries and expertly guiding the innings during crucial phases.

Wanuja Sahan added 25, while Chamika Gunasekara chipped in with 18 as Sri Lanka A stayed in touch with the required rate.

The match went down to the final over, where drama unfolded. Samarawickrama fell for 93 with victory within sight, but Sri Lanka A managed to level the scores at 265/9 after 50 overs, forcing a Super Over.

India A Bowling Highlights

India A received contributions from multiple bowlers:

Ayush Badoni: 2/45
Nishant Sindhu: 1/62
Vipraj Nigam: 1/36
Anukul Roy: 1/30
Arshad Khan: 1/36
Suryansh Shedge: 1/13

Badoni's two wickets and Nigam's economical spell kept India in contention throughout the chase.

Super Over: Sri Lanka Hold Their Nerve

With the scores tied, the contest moved into a Super Over.

Sri Lanka A Super Over

Facing Arshad Khan, Sri Lanka A posted 16 runs without losing a wicket. Avishka Fernando provided the crucial blow with a six, while extras also played a role in boosting the total.

Sri Lanka A: 16/0

India A Super Over

Needing 17 to win, India A sent out Suryansh Shedge and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. However, Kugathas Mathulan bowled a composed over, restricting the Indian pair to just 9 runs.

India A: 9/0

Sri Lanka A emerged victorious by 7 runs in the Super Over.

Match Turning Points
Suryansh Shedge's Rescue Act

India A looked vulnerable at 125/6 before Shedge's explosive 72 shifted momentum and gave his side a competitive total.

Samarawickrama's Masterclass

His patient 93 held the Sri Lankan innings together and ensured the chase remained alive until the very end.

Viyaskanth's Economical Spell

The leg-spinner's figures of 3/26 were instrumental in restricting India A during the middle overs.

Super Over Execution

Sri Lanka A handled the pressure better, scoring 16 and then defending it comfortably through Mathulan's disciplined bowling.

Player of the Match Contenders

While several players made strong cases, three performances stood out:

Sadeera Samarawickrama – 93 runs
Suryansh Shedge – 72 runs and 1 wicket
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth – 3 wickets for 26 runs
Final Scorecard

India A: 265 all out (49.2 overs)

Suryansh Shedge 72
Vipraj Nigam 51
Ruturaj Gaikwad 37

Sri Lanka A: 265/9 (50 overs)

Sadeera Samarawickrama 93
Niroshan Dickwella 37
Wanuja Sahan 25

Result: Sri Lanka A won via Super Over after scores were tied at 265.

The match will be remembered as one of the most dramatic encounters between the two emerging sides, showcasing the depth of talent in both camps and delivering a thrilling advertisement for A-team cricket.