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SL A vs IND A: Playing 11, live streaming, prediction, pitch report, weather update

Sri Lanka A will face India A in the second meeting between the two sides in the ongoing Tri-Nation A Series in Sri Lanka on Monday, June 15. The match will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla, with both teams looking to strengthen their position in the tournament.

India A enter the contest after a disappointing four-run defeat against Afghanistan A through the DLS method in a rain-hit match. Earlier, India A had started their campaign with a thrilling eight-run win over Sri Lanka A after Ruturaj Gaikwad’s century helped them post a competitive total.

The spotlight will once again be on young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who has attracted attention with his performances and is expected to play a key role for India A in the series.

Sri Lanka A vs India A: Predicted Playing 11

India A are expected to continue with a strong batting lineup featuring experienced campaigners and young prospects.

India A predicted XI

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma (c), Ayush Badoni, Suryansh Shedge, Arshad Khan, Vipraj Nigam, Anukul Roy, Anshul Kamboj

Sri Lanka A predicted XI

Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Avishka Fernando, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Sahan Arachchige (c), Wanuja Sahan, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Vishen Halambage, Kugathas Mathulan, Chamika Gunasekara, Mohamed Shiraz

SL A vs IND A Pitch Report and Weather Forecast

The Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium pitch is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. Batters can get value for their shots early in the innings, while spinners may become more effective as the match progresses.

The weather in Dambulla is expected to remain a factor, with some cloud cover and humid conditions around the match. However, there are hopes of a full game without major interruptions.

India A’s previous match against Afghanistan A showed how important weather conditions can be, as the DLS method decided the result after rain interrupted the chase.

Head-to-Head Record Between Sri Lanka A and India A

India A and Sri Lanka A have produced close contests in recent encounters. In their opening match of the tri-series, India A managed to hold their nerve and defeat Sri Lanka A by eight runs in a thrilling finish at Dambulla.

The latest clash suggests both teams are evenly matched, with batting depth and the ability to handle pressure likely to decide the outcome.

SL A vs IND A Live Streaming and Broadcast Details

Cricket fans in India can watch Sri Lanka A vs India A live on Sony Sports Network channels. The match will also be available for live streaming on the Sony LIV app and website.

Match: Sri Lanka A vs India A

Date: June 15, 2026

Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla

Start Time: 10:00 AM IST

SL A vs IND A Match Prediction

India A will start as a confident side despite the setback against Afghanistan A because their batting unit has shown strong form. The performances of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma and Prabhsimran Singh will be crucial, while the team will expect the bowlers to improve after conceding too many runs in the previous game.

Sri Lanka A have already shown they can challenge India A and will look to use home conditions better. The match is expected to be another close contest, but India A’s stronger batting depth could give them a slight advantage.

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