Sooryavanshi in focus again as India A battle Afghanistan A:Tilak Varma’s team look to continue winning run, over 50% chance of rain

India A will look to keep their winning momentum going when they take on Afghanistan A in their second match of the one-day tri-series on 11 June.. Having survived a scare against Sri Lanka A, the Tilak Varma-led team will look to put in a more comprehensive performance this time around. India A overcame Sri Lanka A in a thrilling tri-series opener after an incredible performance by vice-captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and the bowlers. For Afghanistan A, the match against the Indians would be their first in the competition. The spotlight would also be on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the youngster fell for just 14 runs against Sri Lanka A. Sooryavanshi will look to bounce back and show the world another glimpse of what makes him so special at the age of 15. IND A vs AFG A One-Day Tri-series match details Match: India A vs Afghanistan A
Date: Thursday, 11 June, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM IST
Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
How to watch: Sony Sports Network (live telecast), Sony Liv (live streaming)
Where to follow: Bhaskar English app Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshad Khan the stars for India A India A would heavily rely on the services of Gaikwad and left-arm pacer Arshad Khan against Afghanistan A. On a difficult track to bat, Gaikwad struck a superb century that helped India A post a competitive total against Sri Lanka A. Arshad, on the other hand, played a key role in India’s dramatic victory. It seemed that a win for Sri Lanka A was only inevitable before the 49th over, bowled by Arshad, where he picked up two wickets. India A would also want their slower bowlers to fire once again, with Ayush Badoni, Anukul Roy and Vipraj Nigam all scalping two wickets each. Also read: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium pitch report The Dambulla pitch assisted the bowlers in the tri-series opener. The pitch would get slower as the game progresses and hence, the spinners will have a say in the outcome of the contest. The team that wins the toss might opt to bat first, as batting might get tough in the later stages of the match. Dambulla weather report The weather as per the forecasts, is expected to be cloudy during the match and there stands more than 50% chance of rain. The cloudy weather might prevail throughout the match, with the temperature hovering between 28 to 31 degrees Celsius. The atmosphere, however, is likely to be humid, with 77% chances of humidity.