WATCH- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi strikes 22-ball 44 for India A against Afghanistan A; Ex-Indian cricketers laud his knock

India A is clashing with Afghanistan A in the second game of the one-day tri-series.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, after a silent start to his India A career in the first game of the tri-series, has shown his mettle with a brilliant cameo against Afghanistan A on June 11, 2026, in the second game. This match is being played in Dambulla, and Afghanistan A captain Imran won the toss and chose to bowl first.

Sooryavanshi and Prabhsimran Singh opened the batting for India A, adding 74 runs for the first wicket in 7 overs. Sooryavanshi took the charge with the bat, scoring 44 runs in 22 balls, hitting 9 fours. He was sublime in his strokes as he played brilliant shots all around the ground.

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Sooryavanshi’s knock was also lauded by several former Indian cricketers on social media. They praised the way he confidently dealt with the opposition pacers.

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At the time of writing this article, India had made 218/3 in 33 overs, with Prabhsimran Singh making 84 in 69 balls, while Ruturaj Gaikwad continued his good form, hitting another fifty.