India A will have one last chance to book their place in the final of the Sri Lanka A team tri-series when they take on Afghanistan A in a crucial Match 5 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on June 17.The stakes couldn’t be higher on Tilak Verma’s side. After narrowly losing to Afghanistan A by four runs through the DLS method and then losing to Sri Lanka A in a dramatic Super Over, India A must win to secure a place in the title clash.
Pitch report and toss outlook
The Dambulla surface is expected to offer something for both fast bowlers and spin bowlers. Morning conditions may help the seamers get some movement off the pitch, but the track is likely to slow down as the match progresses. Spinners are expected to play a major role in the middle overs, a surface that traditionally offers turn and grip later in the innings. Given the conditions at the venue and the tendencies of the chase, the captain who wins the toss may prefer to bowl first.
Players to watch
Rituraj Gaikwad (India A): The India A batsman has been the best batsman of the tournament so far, topping the run-scoring charts with 204 runs.Suryanesh Shidge (India A): Shadege showed his finishing ability by scoring 72 runs off 66 balls against Sri Lanka A.Imran Mir (Afghanistan A): The Afghanistan A captain played an unbeaten 75 in the last meeting between the sides and played a match-winning role. Abdullah Ahmadzai (Afghanistan A): The fast bowler tore through India’s batting order and picked up five wickets in the first fixture.
India A vs Afghanistan A, Tri-Series 2026: Live Streaming Details
When is India A vs Afghanistan A, Tri-Series 2026 match?India A vs Afghanistan A, Tri-Series 2026 match will be played on 17 June.Where will the India A vs Afghanistan A Tri-Series 2026 match be held?India A vs Afghanistan A, Tri-Series 2026 match will be played at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla.When will India A vs Afghanistan A, Tri-Series 2026 match start?India A vs Afghanistan A, Tri-Series 2026 match will start at 10:00 AM IST.Which TV channels will telecast India A vs Afghanistan A, Tri-Series 2026 match live?India A vs Afghanistan A match will be telecast live on Sony Sports Network.Where to follow live streaming of India A vs Afghanistan A, Tri-Series 2026 match?India A vs Afghanistan A, Tri-Series 2026 match will be streamed live on Sony LIV app and website.
India A vs Afghanistan AK Squad
India A: Tilak Verma (c), Priyansh Arya, Vibhu Suryavanshi, Ryan Prag, Ayush Baduni, Nishant Sindhu, Suryanish Shidge, Prabhasmaran Singh, Kumar Kshagra, Vipraj Nigam, Yash Thakur, Anshul Kamboj, Arshad Khan, Anukul Roy, Ashok SharmaAfghanistan A: Imran Mir (C), Noorur Rehman (W), Hasan Isa Khel, Bahr Shah, Ejaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, Farmanullah Safi, Shamsur Rehman, Khalil Garbaz, Zahir Khan, Faridoon Daudzai, Muhammad Ibrahim, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Khalid Taniwal, Ishaq Rahimi, Faisal Khan Ahmadzai.
