India A looks to keep finals hopes alive against Afghanistan A

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Last updated Jun 16, 2026

India A looks to keep finals hopes alive against Afghanistan A
Summary

India A prepares to face Afghanistan A on June 17 in their final group match of the Tri-Nation Series in Dambulla. Having secured only one victory in three matches, India A sits third on the points table with two points. They must win against Afghanistan A and depend on Sri Lanka A defeating Afghanistan A in the following match to advance to the finals on June 21. An upset loss against Sri Lanka A further complicated their path to qualification, making the upcoming match critical for their chances.

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  • India A has 2 points from 3 matches, ranked third.
  • They must defeat Afghanistan A to keep qualification hopes alive.
  • Sri Lanka A must also beat Afghanistan A for India A to advance.
  • India A's only win came against Sri Lanka A by 8 runs.
  • They lost to Afghanistan A in a DLS finish and in Super Over.
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While the recent upset loss against Sri Lanka A has taken the steam out of the Indian side, here are the realistic chances for them to qualify for the Tri-Nation finals.

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