Sri Lanka A wins Super Over thriller against India A in Dambulla
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 2:20 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Sri Lanka A defeated India A in a Super Over at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on June 15, marking India A's second loss in the Tri-Nation A Series. The match featured a notable altercation between Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Vishen Halambage, which attracted significant attention. Sooryavanshi scored 14 runs off 12 balls but was dismissed as the game progressed into a Super Over. Sri Lanka A's victory reestablishes their presence in the series following a prior defeat to India A. As India A struggles for consistency, they face pressure to improve their performance in upcoming matches.
- •Sri Lanka A claims victory in Super Over in Dambulla
- •Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Vishen Halambage have a physical clash
- •Sooryavanshi scored 14 runs off 12 balls
- •India A has lost two of their last three matches
- •Upcoming matches critical for India A's performance in the series
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- 2:20 PMYahoo Sports — WATCH: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi physically clashes with Vishen Halambage as Sri Lanka A beat India A in Super Over
"BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia urged India A players to stay focused on the tri-series after Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's on-field altercation with Sri Lanka A's Vishen Halambage following a Super Over defeat in Dambulla. Sources claimed sledging triggered the clash, while the India A camp was also unhappy with several umpiring decisions, alleging biased officiating during the match.
"The incident took place after the final ball of the Super Over. Chasing 19 for victory, India A needed eight runs off the last delivery. Sri Lanka A pacer Kugathas Mathulan bowled a yorker, and Vaibhav failed to make contact as Sri Lanka A sealed the win.
"While Sooryavanshi continued to be brilliant with the bat for India A, his altercation with Sri Lankan bowler Vishen Halambage drew a lot of attention as the two stars got into a spat in the super over.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 6:03 PMVaibhav Sooryavanshi-Halambage shoving incident: 'Focus on the game, not collateral issues,' says BCCI's Devajit Saikia
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia urged India A players to stay focused on the tri-series after Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's on-field altercation with Sri Lanka A's Vishen Halambage following a Super Over defeat in Dambulla. Sources claimed sledging triggered the clash, while the India A camp was also unhappy with several umpiring decisions, alleging biased officiating during the match.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 7:05 PMVaibhav Sooryavanshi clashes with Sri Lanka players after India A defeat in super over - Watch
The incident took place after the final ball of the Super Over. Chasing 19 for victory, India A needed eight runs off the last delivery. Sri Lanka A pacer Kugathas Mathulan bowled a yorker, and Vaibhav failed to make contact as Sri Lanka A sealed the win.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 2:20 PMWATCH: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi physically clashes with Vishen Halambage as Sri Lanka A beat India A in Super Over
While Sooryavanshi continued to be brilliant with the bat for India A, his altercation with Sri Lankan bowler Vishen Halambage drew a lot of attention as the two stars got into a spat in the super over.
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