India A vs Sri Lanka A Tri-Series 2026: Full schedule, squads, streaming details and all you need to know

High pressure hides behind what looks like just another practice run. This A-team tri-series in Sri Lanka draws together India A, Afghanistan A, and the home squad, each chasing more than warm-up matches. Dambulla becomes a stage where futures tilt on small moments. Though it reads like routine preparation, the truth pushes deeper; young careers balance on performance here.

Eyes watch from afar, judging readiness for bigger jerseys. Each game acts less like filler, more like proof. Stepping up means stepping into the light that few have reached. Not all chances come loud; some arrive quietly, dressed as ordinary fixtures.

India A turns up packing big names, with Tilak Varma at the helm. Yet all eyes lock on one face: a 15-year-old tearing through expectations. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, barely out of school, grabbed the IPL 2026 Orange Cap in a season nobody saw coming. That win didn’t just shock fans. It rewired how people see young talent.

Now, a match once labelled minor feels electric, charged by his presence. What seemed like another stepping-stone series now pulses with real weight.

India A vs Sri Lanka A

India A: The sensation and the audition

This time around, India A gets a chance for rising names to push hard into the seniors’ spotlight. Led by Tilak Varma and backed by Ruturaj Gaekwad as deputy, the group brings together players known well in local circuits and seen often under IPL floodlights.

Still, everyone watches Vaibhav Sooryavanshi now. From the fast rush of IPL matches into slower 50-over games at Dambulla - this shift could challenge any teen, yet his unbeaten scoring streak hands India A an edge. With him come strong players: Ayush Badoni, Prabhsimran Singh, plus seasoned names such as Anshul Kamboj - all hungry to prove something real.

Sri Lanka A & Afghanistan A:

Home team Sri Lanka A treats this competition seriously. Under Sahan Arachchige’s leadership, the squad includes veterans such as Niroshan Dickwella, Avishka Fernando, and Sadeera Samarawickrama. Conditions suit them here, offering an edge. Blending seasoned names with fresh talent strengthens their challenge.

Afghanistan A marches with Darwish Rasooli calling the shots. Sediqullah Atal swings hard, lighting up innings without warning. Behind them, crafty turns from Qais Ahmad stir trouble on dusty patches. This crew thrives when counted out. Up against nearby rivals, they carry just what it takes to shift the balance. Surprise often wears their colours.

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Sri Lanka ODI Tri-Series 2026 Schedule

Official Squads

India A
Tilak Varma (C), Ruturaj Gaikwad (VC), Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ayush Badoni, Nishant Sindhu, Suryansh Shedge, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Kumar Kushagra (WK), Vipraj Nigam, Yash Thakur, Yudhvir Singh, Anshul Kamboj, Arshad Khan, Anukul Roy.

Sri Lanka A
Sahan Arachchige (C), Niroshan Dickwella (VC & WK), Avishka Fernando, Nuwanidu Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama (WK), Ahan Wickramasinghe, Chamika Karunaratne, Wanuja Sahan, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Mohamed Shiraz, Dulaj Samuditha, Vishen Halambage, Ravindu Fernando, Chamika Gunasekara, Garuka Sanketh, Kugadas Mathulan.

Afghanistan A
Darwish Rasooli (C), Sediqullah Atal (VC), Ikram Alikhil (WK), Mohammad Ishaq (WK), Abdul Malik, Zubaid Akbari, Ijaz Mehri, Bilal Ahmad Tarin, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Farmanullah Safi, Qais Ahmad, Zia Ur Rahman Akbar, Naveed Zadran, Khalil Ahmad, Abdul Rahman Rahmani, Bilal Sami.

India A vs Sri Lanka A Telecast & Live Streaming Details

In India, Cricket fans can watch the live telecast of all matches on premium television via the Sony Sports Network.

Live Streaming: For digital viewers, the entire tournament will be streamed live on the SonyLiv app and desktop website.

Match Timing: All games will officially commence at 10:00 AM IST.

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