India A penalised 10 runs for pitch infringement against Sri Lanka A
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 2:52 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
India A was penalised 10 runs during their match against Sri Lanka A in Dambulla on June 15. All-rounder Vipraj Nigam received two penalties for running on the protected area of the pitch, which followed a prior warning issued to teammate Anukul Roy. As a result, Sri Lanka A began their innings at 10 for 0. The protected area rules aim to preserve the pitch's integrity, particularly given its significance for bowler performance. India A faces additional pressure after losing early wickets in their innings.
- •Vipraj Nigam penalised twice for running on the protected area.
- •India A started their innings against Sri Lanka A with a 10-run disadvantage.
- •Anukul Roy had been warned earlier for the same infraction.
- •Sri Lanka A begins their innings at 10 for 0.
- •Pitch protection rules aim to maintain fair playing conditions.
- 2:52 PMYahoo Sports — Explained: Why India A were penalised 10 runs against Sri Lanka A
- 9:12 AMYahoo Sports — Why India A were penalised 10 runs against Sri Lanka A: Vipraj Nigam's offence in IND A vs SL A explained
"In a bizarre turn of events during a cricket match, Sri Lanka A was awarded 10 runs before their innings began. India A was penalized twice for repeated pitch infringements by their batsmen, leading to the unusual scoreline. Despite the setback, India A posted 265, thanks to crucial half-centuries.
"India A were docked 10 runs in Dambulla after all-rounder Vipraj Nigam was penalised twice for running on the protected area of the pitch against Sri Lanka A.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 2:52 PMExplained: Why India A were penalised 10 runs against Sri Lanka A
In a bizarre turn of events during a cricket match, Sri Lanka A was awarded 10 runs before their innings began. India A was penalized twice for repeated pitch infringements by their batsmen, leading to the unusual scoreline. Despite the setback, India A posted 265, thanks to crucial half-centuries.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 9:12 AMWhy India A were penalised 10 runs against Sri Lanka A: Vipraj Nigam's offence in IND A vs SL A explained
India A were docked 10 runs in Dambulla after all-rounder Vipraj Nigam was penalised twice for running on the protected area of the pitch against Sri Lanka A.
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