Ruturaj Gaikwad's century guides India A to narrow win over Sri Lanka A
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 7:01 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
India A secured an eight-run victory over Sri Lanka A at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on June 9. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 101 runs, playing a crucial role in India's total of 277/6. Despite Sri Lanka A needing just nine runs with three wickets remaining, they collapsed after a decisive over from Arshad Khan, who claimed three wickets. The win marked a strong start for India A in the Tri-Nation A Series against Sri Lanka A.
- •India A posted 277/6 after being at 17/2.
- •Tilak Varma contributed 60 runs in a key partnership.
- •Sri Lanka A faltered in the final overs, losing crucial wickets.
- •Arshad Khan took three wickets in a pivotal 49th over.
- •India A faces Afghanistan A next on June 11.
- 7:01 PMYahoo Sports — India A vs Sri Lanka A: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fails, Ruturaj Gaikwad fires and Arshad Khan's death-over brilliance seals a thriller
- 2:40 PMYahoo Sports — IND A vs SL A result, highlights as Ruturaj Gaikwad's century, clutch run-out help India A snatch victory from Sri Lanka A
"India A secured a thrilling eight-run victory against Sri Lanka A in their Tri-Nation Series opener. Despite Sri Lanka A being in a commanding position, a brilliant yorker from Anshul Kamboj and a match-winning spell by Arshad Khan in the death overs turned the tide. Ruturaj Gaikwad's century anchored India A's innings.
"While India A nearly looked on the verge of a disheartening defeat, heroics from captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and breakout bowler Arshad Khan swiftly delivered an unexpected win against Sri Lanka A.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 7:01 PMIndia A vs Sri Lanka A: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fails, Ruturaj Gaikwad fires and Arshad Khan's death-over brilliance seals a thriller
India A secured a thrilling eight-run victory against Sri Lanka A in their Tri-Nation Series opener. Despite Sri Lanka A being in a commanding position, a brilliant yorker from Anshul Kamboj and a match-winning spell by Arshad Khan in the death overs turned the tide. Ruturaj Gaikwad's century anchored India A's innings.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 2:40 PMIND A vs SL A result, highlights as Ruturaj Gaikwad's century, clutch run-out help India A snatch victory from Sri Lanka A
While India A nearly looked on the verge of a disheartening defeat, heroics from captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and breakout bowler Arshad Khan swiftly delivered an unexpected win against Sri Lanka A.
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