New Delhi: Priyansh Arya’s fluent innings came to an unusual end during the opening match of the tri-series against Sri Lanka A after a strange mix-up with Rutoraj Gaikwad and an unfortunate collision with the feet of wicket-keeper Narushan Dhakwela.A very unusual dismissal came in the 13th over when Gaekwad pushed the ball towards deep cover and called for another run. Priyansh initially responded positively but hesitated in the middle, by which time Gaekwad had already committed and comfortably made his ground at the striker’s end.As both the batsmen were trapped at the same end, Priyansh desperately tried to beat his partner back to the crease. However, in a strange twist, his sliding bat got caught under the feet of wicket-keeper Nirushan Dakwela, preventing him from grounding it in time.Dickwella reacted quickly and underarmed the ball to Ravindu Fernando, who smashed the stumps at the non-striker’s end. After a referral, the third umpire ordered Priyansh off his ground, who suddenly scored 32 off 32 balls.The incident sparked debate among fans on social media, with many suggesting that the left-hander would have bowled Gaekwad at the crease, had his bat not been intercepted by Dakwila’s foot.Look:
Gaikwad’s century saved India A
The strange dismissal came when India A were 16 for two after the early dismissals of Vibhu Suryavanshi and Prabhasmaran Singh. Surya Vinshi, playing his first match after a sensational IPL 2026 campaign, made 14 before Mohammad Shiraz attempted an ambitious scoop at mid-off, only to find Vinuja Sahan Arachige with a catch.Priyansh and Gaikwad steadied the innings before a mix-up left India A at 69 for three.From there, Gaekwad and skipper Tilak Verma calmly rebuilt with a 150-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Gaekwad scored his 21st List A century, reaching the milestone in 112 balls, while Tilak scored 60 off 97 balls.Gaekwad eventually fell for 101, and Tilak departed soon after, but late cameos from Ayush Baduni (24 off 18) and Suryanesh Shidge (26 not out on 14) lifted India A to 276 for six.
