India A The opening match of the Tri-Nation Series against Sri Lanka A A moment ensued that instantly became one of the biggest talking points of the competition. The visiting team is trying to recover from a poor start, with a partnership between Priyansh Arya And Ruturaj Gaikwad The innings seemed to be settling down before an unusual incident unfolded in the middle.
The incident occurred during the first innings in Dambulla and immediately sparked discussion among fans on social media. While India A continued their efforts to post a competitive score, the incident involving the two batsmen attracted considerable attention and soon became widely circulated online.
Priyansh Arya becomes victim of strange run-out after clashing with Ruturaj Gaikwad
This unusual dismissal happened on the last ball of the 13th over bowled by him Ravindu Fernando. Having already hit a six in the over, Gaikwad pushed the ball into the outfield and immediately called for the second run. While both the batsmen completed the first run comfortably, Arya seemed hesitant in making the second attempt. However, Gaikwad had already committed and ran quickly towards the striker’s end, causing confusion between the two batsmen.
As the pair returned, they both eventually found themselves heading towards the same end of the pitch. Sri Lanka A wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella Collected the throw and calmly returned the ball to the bowler, who removed the bails when Arya was stranded outside the crease.
What made the dismissal particularly controversial was the replays which showed Arya’s bat getting stuck under Dickwella’s leg while he was desperately trying to pull it inside the crease. Many fans on social media argued that Punjab Kings (PBKS) The batsman might have beaten Gaikwad at the crease had his bat not been disrupted at the crucial moment.
Here is the video:
Strange way to get run out😭😭
What is happening, Priyansh Arya is stopped by Dickwella to save Ruturaj 😭 pic.twitter.com/sLOFIg50VT
– HK (@potter_here18) 9 June 2026
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Gaikwad’s century took India A to a strong score
Even before the dramatic run-out grabbed the headlines, India A faced a tough start after electing to bat first. ipl 2026 sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi He failed to make a significant impact on his India A debut, being dismissed for 14 after showing early promise with three fours.
India A bounced back thanks to Ruturaj’s brilliant innings of 101 runs off 114 balls, striking the right balance between caution and aggression as he guided his team through the middle overs. Gaikwad got excellent support from the captain Tilak VermaWho scored 60 runs in 97 balls. The duo stitched a crucial partnership that helped India A gain complete control after taking early wickets.
In the last overs, Ayush Badoni And Suryansh Shedge Provided the final touch with quickfire knocks of 24 off 18 balls and 26 off 14 balls respectively, helping India A finish with a competitive 277/6 on the board. For Sri Lanka A, fast bowler Mohammed Shiraz Was an exceptional performer with the ball, finishing as the leading wicket-taker after taking two wickets.
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