India ‘A’ batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the centre of attention following an on-field altercation with a Sri Lankan player after a tri-series match in Dambulla.
The incident occurred after India ‘A’ lost to Sri Lanka ‘A’ in a Super Over during the ongoing tri-nation tournament, which also features Afghanistan ‘A’. Suryavanshi, aged 15, had recently attracted attention for his batting performances, including appearances in the Indian Premier League. However, the latest discussion surrounding the young cricketer concerns an incident that took place after the conclusion of the match.
In the fixture, India ‘A’ batted first and posted a total of 265 runs. Sri Lanka ‘A’ matched that score, finishing on 265 for 9 in their allotted overs. With the scores level, the contest was decided by a Super Over.
Sri Lanka ‘A’ scored 16 runs in the Super Over, setting India ‘A’ a target of 17. Suryavanshi and Suryansh Shedge came out to bat for India in the one-over eliminator. However, India managed only 9 runs, resulting in a seven-run Super Over defeat.
The altercation occurred as the Indian players were leaving the field following the match. Sri Lankan cricketers Vihen Halambage and Wanuja Sahan were seen speaking towards Suryavanshi and Shedge. According to a report by Cricbuzz, Halambage allegedly directed a remark at Suryavanshi, saying: “The match is over… now go home.”
According to the report, Suryavanshi reacted by turning back and pushing Halambage. The Sri Lankan player immediately moved his hand in response. The situation was quickly brought under control by wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella, who intervened to calm the players.
Video footage circulating on social media shows the exchange between the players. The clips also appear to show Suryavanshi gesturing while leaving the field after the incident.
No information was provided in the original report regarding any disciplinary action, official sanction, or statement from match officials following the altercation.
Match Summary
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Tri-Nation Series |
| Venue | Dambulla, Sri Lanka |
| Teams | India ‘A’, Sri Lanka ‘A’, Afghanistan ‘A’ |
| India ‘A’ Total | 265 |
| Sri Lanka ‘A’ Total | 265/9 |
| Result After Regulation Overs | Match Tied |
| Sri Lanka ‘A’ Super Over Score | 16 |
| India ‘A’ Super Over Score | 9 |
| Winning Margin | Sri Lanka ‘A’ won by 7 runs in the Super Over |
The match itself was closely contested, with both sides finishing on identical scores after their innings. The outcome was ultimately determined by the Super Over, where Sri Lanka ‘A’ held the advantage.
Although the match produced a competitive finish, attention subsequently shifted to the post-match exchange involving Suryavanshi and Halambage. The incident occurred after the result had been decided and was witnessed by players from both teams. Social media videos of the exchange have since been widely circulated, bringing further attention to the episode.
The tri-series continues with participation from India ‘A’, Sri Lanka ‘A’, and Afghanistan ‘A’, with the tournament serving as a competitive platform for emerging cricketers from the three nations.