India A Vs Afghanistan A, ODI Tri-Nation Series: Rain Helps Afghans Pull Off Famous DLS Victory
Afghanistan A pulled off a stunning upset in the ODI Tri-Nation Series, defeating India A by four runs via the DLS method in a rain-affected contest at Dambulla. India A piled up a formidable 349/9 in 49 overs, powered by half-centuries from Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma and Prabhsimran Singh, while youngster Vaibhav Suryavanshi provided a blistering start. In reply, Afghanistan A came out firing and raced to 177/2 in just 25.5 overs before rain interrupted play. Their aggressive approach ensured they stayed ahead of the revised DLS target, handing India A a shock defeat despite the massive first-innings total. The result marked a significant achievement for Afghanistan A, who showcased fearless batting and capitalized on the weather intervention to register a memorable victory in the tri-series.
In this image received on June 11, 2026, Afghanistan's captain Imran receives the 'Player of the Match' award during the presentation ceremony after an ODI cricket match between India-A and Afghanistan-A, in Dambulla, Sri Lanka. | Photo: SLC via PTI
In this image received on June 11, 2026, India's Prabhsimran Singh plays a shot during an ODI cricket match between India-A and Afghanistan-A, in Dambulla, Sri Lanka. | Photo: SLC via PTI
In this image received on June 11, 2026, India's Tilak Varma plays a shot during an ODI cricket match between India-A and Afghanistan-A, in Dambulla, Sri Lanka. | Photo: SLC via PTI
In this image received on June 11, 2026, India's Prabhsimran Singh celebrates his half century during an ODI cricket match between India-A and Afghanistan-A, in Dambulla, Sri Lanka. | Photo: SLC via PTI
In this image received on June 11, 2026, India's Prabhsimran Singh, right, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi run between the wickets during an ODI cricket match between India-A and Afghanistan-A, in Dambulla, Sri Lanka. | Photo: SLC via PTI
In this image received on June 11, 2026, India's Vaibhav Sooryavanshi plays a shot during an ODI cricket match between India-A and Afghanistan-A, in Dambulla, Sri Lanka. | Photo: SLC via PTI
In this image received on June 11, 2026, India's Prabhsimran Singh looks on as Afghanistan's Abdollah Ahmadzai bowls a delivery during an ODI cricket match between India-A and Afghanistan-A, in Dambulla, Sri Lanka. | Photo: SLC via PTI
In this image received on June 11, 2026, India's captain Tilak Varma, centre, and Afghanistan's captain Imran during an ODI cricket match between India-A and Afghanistan-A, in Dambulla, Sri Lanka. | Photo: SLC via PTI
In this image received on June 11, 2026, Afghanistan's captain Imran, centre, and Khalid Taniwal run between the wickets during an ODI cricket match between India-A and Afghanistan-A, in Dambulla, Sri Lanka. | Photo: SLC via PTI
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