The innings, however, began on a shaky note as wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh fell early after scoring just 2 runs off 11 deliveries. Opening partner Vaibhav Sooryavanshi added 14 runs from 12 balls, striking three boundaries before his dismissal.
Priyansh Arya provided stability with a measured 32 off 32 balls, hitting four boundaries and a six. The highlight of the innings came from Ruturaj Gaikwad, who struck a brilliant century, scoring 101 runs off 114 balls, including six boundaries and three sixes. The innings marked a strong comeback for him following a lean run during the concluded IPL 2026 season.
Captain Tilak Varma contributed a composed 60 runs off 97 balls, featuring two boundaries and a six. Ayush Badoni added quick momentum with 24 runs off 18 deliveries, including two boundaries.
In the final phase of the innings, Suryansh Shedge remained unbeaten with an explosive 26 off 14 balls, hitting one boundary and two sixes, while Anukul Roy stayed not out on 1 off 2 deliveries, taking India to a competitive total.
From the Sri Lankan bowling attack, Mohamed Shiraz returned figures of 2 wickets for 67 runs in 9 overs. Chamika Karunaratne, Garuka Sanketh, and Wanuja Sahan picked up one wicket each, while Ravindu Fernando, Sahan Arachchige, and Vijayakanth Viyaskanth went wicketless in the contest.
Meanwhile, India’s senior men’s team continue their international commitments against Afghanistan. Under the leadership of Shubman Gill, India registered a dominant victory by an innings and 300 runs in the one-off Test match against Afghanistan.
The ODI series between India and Afghanistan is scheduled to begin on June 13 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala. The second ODI will be played on June 17 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground in Lucknow, followed by the final match on June 20 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
This match underscores India’s strong batting depth and momentum across both emerging and senior squads as they continue their packed international calendar across formats.
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