India suffered two consecutive defeats in the tri-series. How will they qualify for the final? Learn the full equation.
- bySherya
- 16 Jun, 2026
How can India A reach the Tri-Nation Series final? Vaibhav Suryavanshi's bat failed to perform in both matches against Sri Lanka A. After losing two consecutive matches, India A's path to the final has become even more difficult.
Tri-Nation Series India A
India A, captained by Tilak Varma, is currently in Sri Lanka for a tri-series. The Indian team is in trouble after suffering its second consecutive defeat at the hands of the hosts, after Afghanistan. On Monday, Sri Lanka A defeated India A in a Super Over. Earlier, Afghanistan A had defeated India A in a rain-affected match. Vaibhav Suryavanshi played a good innings of 44 runs against Afghanistan, but he failed in both matches against the hosts. Now the path to the final is difficult. Find out how India A can reach the final.
A tri-series is being played in Sri Lanka between India A, Sri Lanka A, and Afghanistan A. According to the format, each team will play two matches each against the other two teams, with the top two teams playing in the final. India A has lost two consecutive matches, having only defeated Sri Lanka A in the first match. While the Indian team boasts several IPL stars, all eyes are on Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who recently joined the Indian national team. Vaibhav scored 21 runs in the first match of the series, 44 in the second against Afghanistan, and only 14 in the last match against Sri Lanka. He came on to bat in the Super Over, but he didn't get the strike.
Points table position
First, let's take a look at the tri-series points table. Hosts Sri Lanka A are in first place with two wins from three matches and have four points. India A is in second place despite two consecutive defeats. India won one and lost two of their three matches, earning two points with a net run rate of 0.032. Afghanistan won one of their two matches and has two points, but their net run rate is minus (-1.392).
How can India A reach the final?
There are now three matches remaining in this series, including the final. Afghanistan A vs. India A will be played on Wednesday, June 17th, and Sri Lanka A vs. Afghanistan A will be played on Friday. The final will then be played between the top two teams on the points table on June 21st.
The match against Afghanistan is a do-or-die one for India, as a win will eliminate India A. However, if India A wins, Afghanistan will not be eliminated.





