India A Tri-Series In Sri Lanka 2026 Full Schedule: Check Date, Time, Squads, Venue, Live Streaming, Pitch, Where to Watch Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in Action

The next generation of Asian cricket stars is ready to take center stage as India A, Sri Lanka A, and Afghanistan A battle for supremacy in Dambulla. With rising talents, international hopefuls, and one of cricket's most exciting teenage sensations, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, in action, the tri-series promises high-quality competition and a glimpse into the future of cricket in the subcontinent.

By: PRIYANSHU PRIYADARSHI
Last Updated: June 8, 2026 17:45:38 IST

India A Tri-Series In Sri Lanka 2026: The 2026 India A Tri-Series Series is set to get underway on June 9 in Dambulla, bringing together three Asian giants, India A, Sri Lanka A, and Afghanistan A. The tournament will be played in a double round-robin List-A (50-over) format, providing a valuable platform for young talents and fringe international players to showcase their skills.

All seven matches, including the final, will be hosted at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla, Sri Lanka. The top two teams at the end of the league stage will qualify for the final scheduled on June 21.

The spotlight will firmly be on India A’s teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who enters the tournament after a sensational IPL 2026 season. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka A will rely on several experienced internationals looking to push for national-team recalls, while Afghanistan A will aim to spring a few surprises with their strong spin resources.

India A Tri-Series In Sri Lanka 2026: Tournament Details

 

Tournament

Tri Nation A Series in Sri Lanka 2026 

Format

List-A (50 Overs)

Teams

India A, Sri Lanka A, Afghanistan A

Start Date

June 9, 2026

Final

June 21, 2026

Venue

Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla

Match Start Time

10:00 AM Local Time / 4:30 AM GMT / 10:00 AM IST

 

India A Tri-Series In Sri Lanka 2026: Full Schedule

Date

Match

Venue

June 9

Sri Lanka A vs India A

Dambulla

June 11

India A vs Afghanistan A

Dambulla

June 13

Afghanistan A vs Sri Lanka A

Dambulla

June 15

India A vs Sri Lanka A

Dambulla

June 17

India A vs Afghanistan A

Dambulla

June 19

Afghanistan A vs Sri Lanka A

Dambulla

June 21

Tri-Nation Final

Dambulla

 

India A Tri-Series In Sri Lanka 2026: India A, Sri Lanka A, Afghanistan A Squad

India A Squad: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Ruturaj Gaikwad (vc), Tilak Varma (c), Nishant Sindhu, Anukul Roy, Ayush Badoni, Yash Thakur, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Arshad Khan, Vipraj Nigam, Kumar Kushagra, Suryansh Shedge, Anshul Kamboj.

Sri Lanka A Squad: Avishka Fernando, Nuwanidu Fernando, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Sahan Arachchige (c), Wanuja Sahan, Chamika Karunaratne, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Mohamed Shiraz, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Chamika Gunasekara, Ravindu Fernando, Garuka Sanketh, Vishen Halambage, Kugathas Mathulan, Dulaj Samuditha.

Afghanistan A Squad: Imran Mir (c), Noor Rahman (wk), Mohammad Ishaq (wk), Hassan Eisakhil, Khalid Taniwal, Ijaz Ahmadzai, Baheer Shah Mahboob, Faisal Khan Shinozada, Farmanullah Safi, Shams Ur Rahman, Khalil Gurbaz, Zahir Khan Pakteen, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Mohammad Ibrahim, Abdullah Ahmadzai.

India A Tri-Series In Sri Lanka 2026: Venue and Pitch Report 

All matches will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla. Historically, the Dambulla surface offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers can expect movement and bounce during the opening overs, particularly in morning conditions. As the game progresses, the pitch generally slows down, allowing spinners to play a more influential role during the middle overs.

India A Tri-Series In Sri Lanka 2026: Players to Watch

India A

  • Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: The 15-year-old batting sensation enters the tournament after winning the IPL 2026 Orange Cap and MVP awards.

  • Tilak Varma: The captain will be expected to lead from the front with the bat.

  • Anshul Kamboj: One of India’s most promising young pacers.

Sri Lanka A

  • Avishka Fernando: Experienced international opener capable of dominating attacks.

  • Niroshan Dickwella: Looking to revive his international career.

  • Vijayakanth Viyaskanth: Mystery spinner who could thrive in home conditions.

Afghanistan A

  • Hassan Eisakhil: Key top-order batter.

  • Baheer Shah Mahboob: Important anchor in the batting lineup.

  • Zahir Khan Pakteen: Experienced spinner expected to lead the attack.

India A Tri-Series In Sri Lanka 2026 Live Streaming: Where to Watch?

The official broadcasting and live-streaming for the Tri-Nation A Series 2026 will be Sony Sports Network and Sony Liv App & Website.

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