Tri-Nation A Series: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi involved in altercation with SL
What's the story
India A's 15-year-old opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was involved in a heated altercation with Sri Lankan cricketers after the visitors failed to chase down 17 runs in the Super Over. The incident occurred during the Tri-Nation A Series match at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Monday. The game had ended in a tie, leading to the Super Over showdown.
Match details
Sooryavanshi bats in Super Over
In the Super Over, Sri Lanka A scored 18 runs, with Arshad Khan bowling for India A. Sooryavanshi and Suryansh Shedge came out to bat for India A thereafter. The young opener faced the last three balls, with his team needing 14 runs. Kugathas Mathulan nailed the yorker on the final delivery, restricting India A to 9/0.
Heated exchange
India A's innings and altercation
The match was tense throughout, with India A posting a modest 265 in the first innings. They were down to 143/7 at one stage. Shedge scored 72 (66), while Vipraj Nigam contributed with 51 (49). Sooryavanshi got off to a good start but was dismissed for just 21 off 14 balls. In response, Sri Lanka A also lost wickets in regular intervals. But Sadeera Samarawickrama (93 off 113 balls) took the game down to the wire.
Match tension
Controversial end to the match
The match ended in a tie when SL A needed two runs off the final. However, C Gunasekara was run out. After the Super Over loss, an angry Sooryavanshi shoved another Sri Lankan player in the chest before other players intervened to break up the fight. The Super Over's uncertainty stemmed from the umpires deeming the light dim. India A captain Tilak Varma and the coaching staff protested vehemently, but after long discussions, the officials decided to go ahead with it.