Fans slam Vaibhav Suryavanshi after disappointing outing in Sri Lanka A Team ODI Tri-Series match

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In a highly anticipated clash of the ongoing Sri Lanka A-Team One-Day Tri-Series, India A squared off against hosts Sri Lanka A in the 4th match of the tournament at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on June 15, 2026. After Sri Lanka A won the toss and elected to bowl first on a surface offering dynamic assistance to the spinners, cricket enthusiasts were eager to see India’s young batting brigade fire. However, the first innings unfolded as a mixed bag of early aggression, a devastating middle-order collapse, and a late-order rescue mission that eventually saw India A bowled out for 265 in 49.2 overs.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi comes under fire following poor show in Sri Lanka A Team ODI Tri-Series match

While all eyes were on India’s exciting opening prodigy, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, his stay at the crease proved to be short-lived, triggering widespread frustration among fans. Suryavanshi started with typical explosive intent, racing to 21 runs off just 14 deliveries at a strike rate of 150.00, punctuated by three fours and a towering six.

However, his high-octane cameo was cut abruptly short in the 4th over. Facing off-spinner Sahan Arachchige on the fifth delivery of the over (3.5 overs), a momentary rush of blood consumed the youngster. Spotting a tossed-up delivery, Suryavanshi swung across the line too early. The length was simply not there to hit through the line, and as the ball dipped and turned slightly, he sliced it high toward point. Wanuja Sahan completed an excellent catch to send the youngster packing.

Disappointment was etched across Suryavanshi’s face as he walked off, and fans quickly took to social media to criticize his shot selection, calling the stroke highly irresponsible given the early stage of the match.

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Here’s how fans reacted:

Sri Lanka A restrict India A to a modest total

Following Suryavanshi’s dismissal with the score at 29/1, India A found themselves trapped in a web of spin woven expertly by the Sri Lankan bowlers. The top and middle orders fell like a pack of cards under relentless pressure. Opener Prabhsimran Singh fell shortly after for 11, followed by captain Tilak Varma, who labored to a 32-ball 23 before being dismissed by Kugathas Mathulan.

The premier anchor, Ruturaj Gaikwad, tried to hold the innings together with a patient 37 off 42 balls, but his dismissal, leg-before-wicket to the brilliant leg-spinner Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, triggered a massive collapse. Ayush Badoni (15) and Nishant Sindhu (6) failed to steady the ship, leaving India A reeling at a precarious 125/6. Viyaskanth was the chief destroyer through the middle overs, finishing with sensational, restrictive figures of 3 for 26 in his 10 overs.

The only saving grace for India A was a spectacular, resilient lower-order fightback spearheaded by Suryansh Shedge and Vipraj Nigam. Shedge played a brilliant counter-attacking knock of 72 off 66 balls, laced with 6 fours and 3 sixes. He found an able ally in Nigam, who compiled a gritty 51 off 49 balls. Together, they dragged India A from a sub-150 humiliation to a competitive fighting total.

The innings also featured a bizarre moment in the 35th over, when the umpires slapped India A with a 10-run penalty because Nigam repeatedly ran down the danger area of the pitch. Sri Lanka A’s Mohamed Shiraz wrapped up the tail cleanly, registering figures of 3 for 33, as India A’s innings folded for 265 with four balls left.

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