Tempers Boil Over After Sri Lanka A Seal Thrilling Super Over Victory
A gripping contest between Sri Lanka A and India A in the one day tri series at Dambulla ended with both excitement and controversy as Sri Lanka A secured victory in a dramatic Super Over before emotions spilled onto the field after the match.
The contest could not be separated after 50 overs, forcing the game into a Super Over. Sri Lanka A set a challenging target of 16 runs, putting pressure on the Indian chase. India A struggled to find momentum against young pacer Kugathas Mathulan, whose unusual action troubled the batters. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Suryansh Shedge could only guide their side to nine runs, handing Sri Lanka A a memorable win.
However, the spotlight quickly shifted away from the cricket. Following the conclusion of the match, Sri Lanka’s Vishen Halambage and Wanuja Sahan exchanged words with the departing Indian players. What started as verbal exchanges soon escalated when Sooryavanshi turned back to confront Halambage. The situation intensified as the two players pushed each other before wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella stepped in and restored order.
The closing stages of the game were already filled with tension. Sri Lanka A required five runs from the final over of regulation play, but India A fast bowler Arshad Khan conceded only four, resulting in scores being level. Despite fading daylight, both teams agreed to continue and settle the outcome through a Super Over.
Further controversy followed during Sri Lanka A’s extra over innings. A high full toss from Arshad Khan appeared to dismiss Avishka Fernando on the final delivery, but television review ruled the ball illegal because of its height. Indian players had already begun leaving the field and were called back to complete the over.
Another key moment came earlier in the match when India A were penalised 10 runs after Vipraj Nigam twice entered the protected area of the pitch. Those penalty runs were added to Sri Lanka A’s chase before a ball was bowled.
With the result, Sri Lanka A moved to the top of the tri series standings with four points from three matches, while India A and Afghanistan A remain level on two points.A gripping contest between Sri Lanka A and India A in the one day tri series at Dambulla ended with both excitement and controversy as Sri Lanka A secured victory in a dramatic Super Over before emotions spilled onto the field after the match.
The contest could not be separated after 50 overs, forcing the game into a Super Over. Sri Lanka A set a challenging target of 16 runs, putting pressure on the Indian chase. India A struggled to find momentum against young pacer Kugathas Mathulan, whose unusual action troubled the batters. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Suryansh Shedge could only guide their side to nine runs, handing Sri Lanka A a memorable win.
However, the spotlight quickly shifted away from the cricket. Following the conclusion of the match, Sri Lanka’s Vishen Halambage and Wanuja Sahan exchanged words with the departing Indian players. What started as verbal exchanges soon escalated when Sooryavanshi turned back to confront Halambage. The situation intensified as the two players pushed each other before wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella stepped in and restored order.
The closing stages of the game were already filled with tension. Sri Lanka A required five runs from the final over of regulation play, but India A fast bowler Arshad Khan conceded only four, resulting in scores being level. Despite fading daylight, both teams agreed to continue and settle the outcome through a Super Over.
Further controversy followed during Sri Lanka A’s extra over innings. A high full toss from Arshad Khan appeared to dismiss Avishka Fernando on the final delivery, but television review ruled the ball illegal because of its height. Indian players had already begun leaving the field and were called back to complete the over.
Another key moment came earlier in the match when India A were penalised 10 runs after Vipraj Nigam twice entered the protected area of the pitch. Those penalty runs were added to Sri Lanka A’s chase before a ball was bowled.
With the result, Sri Lanka A moved to the top of the tri series standings with four points from three matches, while India A and Afghanistan A remain level on two points.
