Sri Lanka A edges India A in Super Over amid controversy in Dambulla
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 6:01 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Sri Lanka A defeated India A in a Super Over on June 15 in Dambulla, ending a dramatic match that saw scores level after regular play. Controversy erupted over a leg bye and a no-ball call during the final moments of the chase, leading to lengthy discussions among umpires and players. Sadeera Samarawickrama top-scored for Sri Lanka A with 93 runs, while Suryansh Shedge led India A's comeback with 72 runs. Sri Lanka A managed to score 16 runs in the Super Over, and Kugathas Mathulan held India A to nine runs in response. India A will face Afghanistan A next, needing a win to stay in contention for the final.
- •Match tied after regular play at 265 runs each.
- •Controversial final run led to a Super Over.
- •Sadeera Samarawickrama scored 93 runs for Sri Lanka A.
- •Kugathas Mathulan defended 16 runs in the Super Over.
- •India A faces Afghanistan A next in a must-win situation.
- 6:01 AMYahoo Sports — Vaibhav Sooryavanshi intervenes as Tilak Varma argues with umpires amid India A-Sri Lanka A drama - WATCH
- 9:33 PMYahoo Sports — Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Tilak Varma, controversy and Super Over drama in Dambulla: How it unfolded
- 6:48 PMYahoo Sports — Controversy, confusion, anger and a Super Over: India A vs Sri Lanka A thriller had it all in Dambulla
"A dramatic Tri-Nation A Series match between India A and Sri Lanka A saw confusion over a Super Over due to fading light, with teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi involved in heated exchanges with umpires and a Sri Lankan player. Sri Lanka A ultimately won the Super Over after a thrilling contest.
"A Tri-Nation A Series match between India A and Sri Lanka A descended into chaos with a controversial tie, a Super Over, and heated exchanges. Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was at the center of the drama, involved in arguments with umpires and Sri Lankan players after India's defeat.
"A thrilling Tri-Nation A Series clash between India A and Sri Lanka A in Dambulla ended in a Super Over after a controversial leg bye and a no-ball call. Sri Lanka A ultimately held their nerve to win the Super Over, despite fading light and a spirited chase from India A.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 6:01 AMVaibhav Sooryavanshi intervenes as Tilak Varma argues with umpires amid India A-Sri Lanka A drama - WATCH
A dramatic Tri-Nation A Series match between India A and Sri Lanka A saw confusion over a Super Over due to fading light, with teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi involved in heated exchanges with umpires and a Sri Lankan player. Sri Lanka A ultimately won the Super Over after a thrilling contest.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 9:33 PMVaibhav Sooryavanshi, Tilak Varma, controversy and Super Over drama in Dambulla: How it unfolded
A Tri-Nation A Series match between India A and Sri Lanka A descended into chaos with a controversial tie, a Super Over, and heated exchanges. Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was at the center of the drama, involved in arguments with umpires and Sri Lankan players after India's defeat.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 6:48 PMControversy, confusion, anger and a Super Over: India A vs Sri Lanka A thriller had it all in Dambulla
A thrilling Tri-Nation A Series clash between India A and Sri Lanka A in Dambulla ended in a Super Over after a controversial leg bye and a no-ball call. Sri Lanka A ultimately held their nerve to win the Super Over, despite fading light and a spirited chase from India A.
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