In a thrilling, rain-interrupted encounter at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, afghanistan a Won a sensational win by four runs India A On June 11, 2026, through the DLS (Duckworth-Lewis-Stern) method. The high-stakes match, the second match of the Sri Lanka A-Team Tri-Series, featured high-octane batting from both sides before sudden tropical rain led to a premature end, leaving Afghanistan A ahead by the required par score.
India A made a huge score against Afghanistan A in the first innings.
With the target set option being reduced slightly to 49 overs per side in the match, India A’s top order batted aggressively to post a strong total of 349/9. opening batter Prabhsimran Singh Laid a strong foundation by scoring a brilliant 84 runs in 69 balls with the help of 14 fours and one six. He received competent support from the beginning Vaibhav SuryavanshiWho scored 44 runs quickly in just 22 balls.
Whereas Priyansh Arya After being dismissed cheaply for 8 runs, the Indian middle-order kept the scoreboard running at a tremendous run rate of 7.12. Experienced Campaigner Ruturaj Gaikwad Started the middle phase with 66 runs from 80 balls, keeping pace with the captain Tilak VermaWho also played an important inning of 66 runs in 73 balls.
Towards the end of the innings, Suryansh Shedge Provided a vital flourish late in the game, scoring 40 off 27 balls. For Afghanistan A, medium pacer Abdullah Ahmadzai He was one of the bowlers, taking an expensive but extremely impressive 5 wickets (5/68 in 9 overs). Farmanullah Also made a strong contribution with 3/85 to restrict India A below the 350-mark.
Captain Imran leads from the front as Afghanistan A advance on DLS in rain-affected ODI
Chasing a daunting target, Afghanistan A knew they needed to stay well ahead of the required run rate in anticipation of the season to come. captain Imran He did exactly that, played a true captain’s innings which earned him the Player of the Match award. Opening the batting, Imran remained unbeaten on 75 off 70 balls and chased the target flawlessly with the help of 6 fours and 2 brilliant sixes.
Imran got excellent support from the opening partner Hasan IsakhilWho made an opening partnership of 63 runs by playing a quick inning of 34 runs in 29 balls. Although Arshad Khan Isakhil and left arm spinner out Anukul Roy taken out Khalid Taniwal For 2 in quick succession, bahir shah Steps were taken to stabilize the ship. Shah’s innings of 51 not out ensured that Afghanistan A suffered no further defeats.
When the skies finally opened and play was suddenly stopped after 25.5 overs, Afghanistan A had reached 177/2. As per DLS calculations, the par score at that exact time was 173. After safely crossing the boundary by 4 runs, largely due to Imran’s early bowling spell of 1/21, which removed the dangerous Prabhsimran, Afghanistan A walked away with a memorable, hard-fought victory.
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