India A vs Afghanistan A in Dambulla (Image: X)

India A will have one final opportunity to book their place in the Sri Lanka A-Team Tri-Series final when they take on Afghanistan A in a crucial Match 5 encounter at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on June 17.The stakes could not be higher for Tilak Varma’s side. After suffering a narrow four-run defeat to Afghanistan A via the DLS method and then losing to Sri Lanka A in a dramatic Super Over finish, India A must win to remain in contention for a place in the title clash.

Pitch Report and Toss Outlook

The Dambulla surface is expected to offer something for both pace and spin bowlers. Early morning conditions could assist seamers with some movement off the pitch, but the track is likely to slow down as the match progresses. Spinners are expected to play a significant role in the middle overs, with the surface traditionally offering turn and grip later in the innings. Given the conditions and chasing trends at the venue, the captain winning the toss may prefer to bowl first.

Players to Watch

Ruturaj Gaikwad (India A): The India A batter has been the standout batter of the tournament so far, leading the run-scoring charts with 204 runs.Suryansh Shedge (India A): Shedge showcased his finishing ability with a counter-attacking 72 off 66 balls against Sri Lanka A.Imran Mir (Afghanistan A): The Afghanistan A captain played a match-winning role in the previous meeting between the sides, scoring an unbeaten 75. Abdullah Ahmadzai (Afghanistan A): The pacer tore through India’s batting order in the earlier fixture, claiming a five-wicket haul.

India A vs Afghanistan A, Tri-Series 2026: Live Streaming Details

When will the India A vs Afghanistan A, Tri-Series 2026 match take place?The India A vs Afghanistan A, Tri-Series 2026 match will take place on June 17.Where will the India A vs Afghanistan A, Tri-Series 2026 match be held?The India A vs Afghanistan A, Tri-Series 2026 match will be held at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla.What time will the India A vs Afghanistan A, Tri-Series 2026 match start?The India A vs Afghanistan A, Tri-Series 2026 match will begin at 10:00 AM IST.Which TV channels will live telecast the India A vs Afghanistan A, Tri-Series 2026 match?The India A vs Afghanistan A match will be televised live on the Sony Sports Network.Where to follow the live streaming of the India A vs Afghanistan A, Tri-Series 2026 match?The India A vs Afghanistan A, Tri-Series 2026 match will be live streamed on the Sony LIV app and website.

Squads for India A vs Afghanistan A

India A: Tilak Varma (c), Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Riyan Parag, Ayush Badoni, Nishant Sindhu, Suryansh Shedge, Prabhsimran Singh, Kumar Kushagra, Vipraj Nigam, Yash Thakur, Anshul Kamboj, Arshad Khan, Anukul Roy, Ashok SharmaAfghanistan A: Imran Mir (c), Noor ul Rahman (wk), Hassan Eisakhil, Bahir Shah, Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, Farmanullah Safi, Shams Ur Rahman, Khalil Gurbaz, Zahir Khan, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Mohammad Ibrahim, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Khalid Taniwal, Ishaq Rahimi, Faisal Khan Ahmadzai