India A vs Afghanistan A Live Score, Tri Nation A Series: Rain stops play as India look to overcome Prabhsimran Singh, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi setbacks

IND A vs AFG A Live Score: Rain stops play after Prabhsimran Singh falls following a superb 50

India A's innings has been interrupted by rain in Dambulla with the score at 173/3 after 24.3 overs. Dark clouds gathered over the ground before heavy rain forced the umpires to call for the covers, although strong winds could help clear conditions quickly.

Before the stoppage, Afghanistan A had managed to slow India's scoring rate significantly. Prabhsimran Singh fell for an excellent 84 off 69 balls, missing out on a deserved century after edging a lap shot to wicketkeeper Ishaq Rahimi off Imran Mir. The dismissal ended a fine innings that featured 14 boundaries.

Ruturaj Gaikwad remained unbeaten on 29, while captain Tilak Varma was on 3 as the players left the field. Afghanistan's spinners, particularly Khalil Gurbaz and Imran Mir, applied the brakes after India's explosive start led by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 44 off 22 balls. With rain now the biggest concern, both teams await further updates on when play can resume.

IND A vs AFG A Live Score: India in strong position

fghanistan A put the brakes on India's scoring rate with a disciplined over from Khalil Gurbaz, who concedes just two runs.

The spinner keeps things tight with accurate lines and subtle variations, denying both batters any room to attack. Prabhsimran Singh continues to anchor the innings, moving to 79 with a single, while Ruturaj Gaikwad rotates the strike once but struggles to find boundaries. The over is filled with dot balls as Afghanistan A successfully slow the momentum after India's strong start.

At 153/2 after 19 overs, India A remain well placed, though the bowlers have begun to regain some control in the middle overs.

IND A vs AFG A Live Score: Ruturaj Gaikwad looks to steady things

Afghanistan A manage to keep things under control as spinner Zahir Khan concedes just seven runs in his first over. The left-arm wrist-spinner varies his pace well and even gets one delivery to stay low, testing Ruturaj Gaikwad early.

However, India A continue to rotate the strike comfortably, collecting singles throughout the over. Two wides slightly ease the pressure on the batters, but there are no boundaries as Afghanistan A tighten their grip after the early powerplay assault. At the end of 12 overs, India A are 104/2, with Prabhsimran Singh steadily progressing on 39 and Gaikwad settling in on 9

India A vs Afghanistan A Live Score: OUT! Priyansh Arya falls cheaply

India A vs Afghanistan A Live Score: India look to find some footing after Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's fall

India A's scoring rate slows slightly as Afghanistan A enjoy a tighter over through Farmanullah Safi. The pacer keeps his lines disciplined and concedes just seven runs in his first over. Prabhsimran Singh continues to anchor the innings, finding the lone boundary of the over with a well-timed cover drive after leaning into a full delivery.

He also rotates the strike with a single, moving to 33 off 25 balls.

Priyansh Arya remains watchful at the other end, picking up two runs and surviving a brief inside edge scare. At the end of nine overs, India A are 89/1, maintaining a strong platform despite the loss of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earlier.

India A vs Afghanistan A Live Score: OUT! Vaibhav Sooryavanshi departs after scoring 44 off 22; Priyansh Arya the new batter in

India A suffer their first setback after a blazing start as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi falls for a brilliant 44 off just 22 balls. The teenager looked set for a rapid half-century before an attempted ramp shot off Abdullah Ahmadzai brought about his downfall. Cramped for room by a short delivery angling in, Vaibhav could only edge the ball behind to wicketkeeper Ishaq Rahimi. His entertaining knock featured nine boundaries and laid the foundation for India's aggressive start.

Priyansh Arya walks in and quickly keeps the momentum going. After a cautious beginning, the left-hander pulls a short ball over deep mid-wicket for a six and adds a couple through the covers. India A move to 82/1 after eight overs, with Prabhsimran Singh unbeaten on 28 and the scoring rate still well above 10 runs an over.

IND A vs AFG A Live Score: Prabhsimran Singh joins the party

India A continue their explosive start, racing to 74/0 after seven overs with both openers in complete control. Mohammad Ibrahim endures another expensive over as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Prabhsimran Singh punish anything loose.

Prabhsimran begins the over with a boundary and later adds a superb front-foot punch through the off-side for another four. Vaibhav, meanwhile, moves closer to a half-century with yet another boundary, rocking back to punch a short delivery through a crowded cover region. A wide adds to Afghanistan A's woes as the over yields 15 runs.

India A's opening pair have laid a dominant platform, with Vaibhav blazing away on 44 off 21 balls and Prabhsimran providing excellent support on 28.

IND A vs AFG A Live Score: India bring up quick 50

India A bring up their fifty in just five overs as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Prabhsimran Singh continue to put Afghanistan A's bowlers under pressure. Prabhsimran starts the over with a crisp cut shot through backward point for four before rotating the strike.

Vaibhav then takes over, riding his luck with a thick outside edge that flies past slip and third man for a boundary.

The youngster follows it up with another commanding stroke, pulling a short ball over mid-wicket for four. Although Mohammad Ibrahim finishes the over with a yorker, India A race to 50/0, with Vaibhav leading the charge on 31 off 15 balls.

IND A vs AFG A Live Score: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in good touch

The teenage opener takes charge against Abdullah Ahmadzai, smashing two boundaries in the over. The first is a fierce square drive that rockets to the fence, while the second comes via an audacious aerial cut over point after the bowler misses his length by a fraction. Afghanistan

A manage to keep things tight otherwise, but Vaibhav's attacking intent keeps the scoreboard moving. He races to 23 off just 11 balls, showcasing the fearless strokeplay that has made him one of India's most exciting young prospects.

India A vs Afghanistan A Live Score: Indian openers look steady

India A reach 29/0 after three overs, although Afghanistan A manage to tighten things up slightly.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi survives a scare on the first ball of the over when an attempted attacking shot flies off the outside edge and lands safely behind square for a single. Mohammad Ibrahim then settles into a better rhythm, beating Prabhsimran Singh's bat and forcing a series of dot balls.

However, the opener breaks the pressure in style, driving a full delivery firmly through point for a boundary.

Afghanistan A concede only five runs in the over, but India A continue to build steadily with both openers intact and looking settled at the crease.

India A vs Afghanistan A Live Score: India A 24/0 in 2 overs

India A continue their aggressive start and move to 24/0 after two overs.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi benefits from a fielding lapse on the first ball of the over, turning a risky single into five runs as Afghanistan A concede four overthrows. Prabhsimran Singh then joins the party with a classy boundary through extra cover, punishing an overpitched delivery from Abdullah Ahmadzai.

The bowler finds some late swing but struggles for consistency, also conceding a wide.

Prabhsimran rotates the strike smartly and collects two more runs off an outside edge. India A finish the over strongly, maintaining early momentum with both openers looking comfortable.

India A vs Afghanistan A Live Score: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi kicks off with boundaries

India A make a brisk start, scoring 12 runs in the opening over despite some early swing through the air.

Mohammad Ibrahim finds movement but struggles with his line, allowing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to capitalise immediately.

The young left-hander gets off the mark with a boundary off his first ball, slashing a short, wide delivery through extra cover.

He follows it up with another crisp four through the covers, showcasing quick hands and confidence. Prabhsimran Singh also settles in with singles and a couple. With the drizzle gone and the sun out, India A race to 12/0 after the first over.

India A vs Afghanistan A Live Score: Here is all you need to know about the playing conditions; play to start soon

The pitch at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is expected to offer something for both batters and bowlers. Recent rain has left a bit of moisture in the surface, while a light covering of grass could assist seamers early on.

Fast bowlers are likely to get some movement during the first hour, making the new-ball phase crucial. However, once batters settle in, stroke-making should become easier on what remains a good batting wicket. The outfield is lush and quick, allowing value for shots.

Teams winning the toss may prefer to bowl first, while a total in the 270-280 range is considered a competitive score.

IND A vs AFG A Live Score: Playing XIs

Afghanistan A (Playing XI): Imran Mir(c), Hassan Eisakhil, Khalid Taniwal, Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, Bahir Shah, Ishaq Rahimi(w), Khalil Gurbaz, Zahir Khan, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Mohammad Ibrahim, Farmanullah Safi

India A (Playing XI): Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Prabhsimran Singh(w), Priyansh Arya, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma(c), Ayush Badoni, Suryansh Shedge, Arshad Khan, Vipraj Nigam, Anukul Roy, Anshul Kamboj

IND A vs AFG A Live Score: What the captains said at the toss

At the toss, Imran Mir, who is the captain of Afghanistan A, added, "Bowl first. First 15 overs will support the bowlers. The preparation has been good for this series."

India A skipper Tilak Varma said, "Today, we were looking to bowl first. Unfortunately, we have lost the toss. There's moisture on the wicket and hence we wanted to bowl. 290-300 will be a good score. First 6-7 overs, there'll be movement, Same team."

India A vs Afghanistan A Live Score: Afghanistan A win toss, opt to bowl first

Afghanistan A have won on the toss and opted to bowl first as India A will look to continue their winning start in the Tri-Nation Series when they face Afghanistan A in Dambulla on Thursday.

The Tilak Varma-led side enters the contest with confidence after edging past Sri Lanka A by eight runs in a thrilling opener.

Much of the focus will be on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who managed 14 on his India A one-day debut and will be eager for a bigger score. Ruturaj Gaikwad's century and the late bowling heroics of Arshad Khan were key to India's opening win.

Afghanistan A, meanwhile, begin their campaign fresh and aiming to make an immediate impact.

IND A vs AFG A Live Score: Suryansh Shedge provides finishing touch in this line-up

Every strong one-day side needs a finisher. India A may have found one in Suryansh Shedge. Coming in during the closing overs against Sri Lanka A, Shedge wasted no time. His unbeaten 26 off just 14 balls gave India A the late momentum they desperately needed.

At the time, the knock may have appeared small compared to Ruturaj Gaikwad's century or Tilak Varma's fifty. But in a game decided by only eight runs, every contribution mattered.

The late flourish helped India A reach 277 instead of settling for a score closer to 250.

Modern one-day cricket places huge value on players who can score quickly at the death. Shedge showed exactly why he is regarded as one of the exciting young prospects in the domestic circuit.

As India A prepare for Afghanistan A, his role could become increasingly important. If the top order lays the platform, Shedge has already shown he can provide the finishing punch.

India A vs Afghanistan A Live Score: Ayush Badoni's all-round impact goes under the radar

While Ruturaj Gaikwad's century grabbed the headlines, Ayush Badoni quietly played a massive role in India's victory over Sri Lanka A.

With the bat, Badoni arrived late in the innings and immediately lifted the scoring rate. His 24 off just 18 balls helped India A push beyond the 270-run mark, which ultimately proved crucial.

His bigger contribution came with the ball.

At a stage when Sri Lanka A's openers were threatening to take the game away, Badoni struck twice. Both Niroshan Dickwella and Avishka Fernando fell trying to attack him, bringing India back into the contest.

His figures of 2/46 may not look extraordinary, but they came at a crucial stage of the innings.

Against Afghanistan A, India A will once again rely on Badoni's versatility. Few players in the squad offer as much balance with both bat and ball.

In short, he could be one of the key players to watch.Ayush Badoni's all-round impact goes under the radar

India A vs Afghanistan A Live Score: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's learning curve begins

The numbers may say 14 runs, but Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's India A debut offered much more than a statistic.

Making the jump to India A cricket comes with a different level of pressure. Bowlers are more disciplined, field placements are sharper and mistakes are punished quicker. Yet the 15-year-old looked unfazed during his brief stay at the crease against Sri Lanka A.

Three boundaries showcased the talent that has made him one of the most talked-about young cricketers in the country. More importantly, he looked comfortable against quality bowling.

The dismissal was a reminder that there is still a learning process ahead. An attempted attacking shot ended his innings just when he seemed set.

The Afghanistan A game now offers an opportunity to apply those lessons immediately. Young players often grow quickly after a first setback and Vaibhav has already shown throughout his career that he responds well to challenges.

A bigger score may be around the corner.

IND A vs AFG A Live Score: Both Squads are here!

India A Squad: Prabhsimran Singh(w), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Priyansh Arya, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma(c), Ayush Badoni, Suryansh Shedge, Anukul Roy, Anshul Kamboj, Arshad Khan, Vipraj Nigam, Yash Thakur, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Kumar Kushagra, Nishant Sindhu

Afghanistan A Squad: Imran Mir(c), Noor ul Rahman(w), Hassan Eisakhil, Bahir Shah, Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, Farmanullah Safi, Shams Ur Rahman, Khalil Gurbaz, Zahir Khan, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Mohammad Ibrahim, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Khalid Taniwal, Ishaq Rahimi, Faisal Khan Ahmadzai

India A vs Afghanistan A Live Score: Afghanistan A challenge awaits India A

India A may have started the Tri-Nation Series with a win, but the challenge against Afghanistan A could be very different.

Unlike Sri Lanka A, Afghanistan A enter the competition fresh and without the physical and mental demands of a previous game. They will also have had the opportunity to closely study India's strengths and weaknesses from the opening match.

India A showed both positives and concerns against Sri Lanka A. The batting recovered brilliantly through Ruturaj Gaikwad and Tilak Varma after an early collapse. The bowlers also held their nerve in a pressure situation.

However, India will know they cannot rely on dramatic collapses from opponents every time.

A stronger start with the bat and tighter execution with the ball will be key against Afghanistan A.

There will also be added interest around players such as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ayush Badoni, Anshul Kamboj and Suryansh Shedge, all of whom are looking to strengthen their credentials at the next level.

With two points already secured, India A have the opportunity to take a major step towards the final. The Afghanistan clash is not just another group game—it could prove crucial in shaping the remainder of their campaign.

IND A vs AFG A Live Score: Tilak Varma's leadership gets an early boost

The Tri-Nation Series could not have started much better for India A captain Tilak Varma.

Leading a squad packed with emerging talent and experienced domestic performers, Tilak guided India A to a dramatic eight-run victory over Sri Lanka A in the tournament opener.

His contribution was not limited to captaincy. Walking in during a difficult phase of the innings, Tilak scored a patient 60 and shared a vital 150-run partnership with Ruturaj Gaikwad.

The knock may not have been flashy, but it was exactly what the team needed after the early loss of wickets.

Perhaps the most encouraging aspect for Tilak was the way his side fought back when Sri Lanka A appeared to be cruising towards victory. The bowlers stayed disciplined, fielders remained engaged and India found a way to win.

Such victories often help build belief within a young squad.

With Afghanistan A next up, Tilak will be keen to ensure India A maintain their momentum and tighten a few areas that were exposed in the opening game.

A second successive win would place India A firmly in control of the tournament.

India A vs Afghanistan A Live Score: India's bowlers turned a lost cause into victory

India A's opening victory over Sri Lanka A was a lesson in never giving up.

At one stage of the chase, Sri Lanka A looked firmly in control. Captain Sahan Arachchige was batting beautifully and the target of 278 appeared well within reach.

But India's bowlers had other ideas.

The spin pair of Ayush Badoni and Anukul Roy played a huge role in dragging India back into the contest. Their control through the middle overs prevented Sri Lanka from running away with the game.

Then came the late twist.

Anshul Kamboj produced a crucial yorker to dismiss Arachchige just when the hosts seemed destined for victory. Arshad Khan followed with a sensational final over, picking up three wickets as Sri Lanka A collapsed dramatically.

The hosts lost their final four wickets in just 10 balls and were bowled out eight runs short.

Heading into the Afghanistan A clash, India A will take plenty of confidence from that performance. Winning from difficult situations often says more about a team than a comfortable victory.

The bowling unit has already shown it can handle pressure. Now it will look to carry that momentum into the next game.

Tri Nation A Series Live Score: Ruturaj Gaikwad's experience remains India's biggest weapon

If India A are sitting at the top of the Tri-Nation Series table, a lot of the credit goes to Ruturaj Gaikwad.

When India A slipped to 16/2 against Sri Lanka A, the situation demanded composure rather than aggression. Gaikwad provided exactly that. The experienced batter anchored the innings with a brilliant 101, his 21st List A century, and helped steer the team out of trouble.

His 150-run partnership with captain Tilak Varma completely changed the complexion of the game. On a pitch offering assistance to bowlers and with strong winds making strokeplay difficult, Gaikwad relied on patience and game awareness.

The century was another reminder of why he remains one of the most dependable batters in Indian domestic cricket.

Against Afghanistan A, India A will once again look towards Gaikwad for stability at the top. His presence gives the younger players around him the freedom to play their natural game.

As the tournament progresses, his role could become even more important. India A have exciting young talent, but it is Gaikwad's experience that is currently holding the batting unit together.

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All eyes will once again be on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi when India A take on Afghanistan A in the Tri-Nation Series in Sri Lanka.

The 15-year-old made his much-awaited one-day debut for India A against Sri Lanka A and showed flashes of his immense talent. Vaibhav struck three crisp boundaries and looked comfortable at the crease before falling for 14 while attempting an ambitious shot.

While the scorecard may not reflect it, the outing offered valuable experience. The youngster has been under intense scrutiny ever since his record-breaking IPL season and recent India call-up. Every innings is now being viewed through a different lens.

The encouraging sign for India A is that Vaibhav looked positive from the outset. His footwork was assured, his timing was evident, and he never appeared overwhelmed by the occasion.

With the debut nerves now behind him, the Afghanistan A clash presents another opportunity to make a statement. Young players often need time to adjust to a new level, and Vaibhav will be hoping to convert a promising start into a substantial innings.

For fans and selectors alike, the spotlight remains firmly on one of Indian cricket's brightest young talents.