The Tri Nation A Series in Sri Lanka 2026 brings together India A, Sri Lanka A, and Afghanistan A for an exciting 50-over white-ball contest in Dambulla.
Running from June 9 to June 21, 2026, the tournament serves as a crucial preparation ground for emerging talent across all three nations.
With headline names like Tilak Varma leading India A and teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi grabbing his call-up fresh off IPL 2026, this series promises quality cricket and fierce competition.
Tri Nation A Series in Sri Lanka 2026 Tournament Overview
The series features six round-robin league matches across Dambulla, followed by a Final on June 21. All matches are 50-over List A format, starting at 10:00 AM IST daily.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Tri Nation A Series in Sri Lanka 2026 |
| Format | 50-over List A |
| Teams | India A, Sri Lanka A, Afghanistan A |
| Venue | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium |
| Match Start Time | 10:00 AM IST / 4:30 AM GMT |
| Total Matches | 6 league + 1 Final |
Tri Nation A Series 2026 Schedule & Fixtures
Each team faces the other two sides twice in the league stage. The top two teams on the points table qualify for the Final on June 21.
| Match | Date | Team 1 | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | Tue, Jun 9 | Sri Lanka A | India A |
| Match 2 | Thu, Jun 11 | India A | Afghanistan A |
| Match 3 | Sat, Jun 13 | Sri Lanka A | Afghanistan A |
| Match 4 | Mon, Jun 15 | Sri Lanka A | India A |
| Match 5 | Wed, Jun 17 | India A | Afghanistan A |
| Match 6 | Fri, Jun 19 | Sri Lanka A | Afghanistan A |
| Final | Sun, Jun 21 | TBD | TBD |
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium Venue
All matches are hosted at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla, Sri Lanka.
The ground is known for its spin-friendly pitches and is a regular host of international and A-team cricket in Sri Lanka.
Squads & Players List
Official squads have been announced by all three boards ahead of the series.
India A Squad
Tilak Varma (C), Riyan Parag (VC), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Priyansh Arya, Ayush Badoni, Nishant Sindhu, Suryansh Shedge, Harsh Dubey, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Kumar Kushagra (WK), Vipraj Nigam, Yash Thakur, Yudhvir Singh, Arshad Khan
Sri Lanka A Squad
Sahan Arachchige (C), Niroshan Dickwella, Avishka Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Chamika Karunaratne, and 11 others from the 16-member squad announced by Sri Lanka Cricket.
Afghanistan A Squad
Darwish Rasooli (C), Sediqullah Atal (VC), Ikram Alikhil (WK), Mohammad Ishaq (WK), Abdul Malik, Zubaid Akbari, Ijaz Mehri, Bilal Ahmad Tarin, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Farmanullah Safi, Qais Ahmad, Zia Ur Rahman Akbar, Naveed Zadran, Khalil Ahmad, Abdul Rahman Rahmani, Bilal Sami
Live Streaming & Broadcast
Indian cricket fans can follow all the action through official broadcast and digital platforms.
- TV: Sony Sports Network
- OTT: SonyLIV app and website
- Live Scores: Cricbuzz, ESPNCricinfo
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Final Word: Tri Nation A Series in Sri Lanka 2026 Is a Must-Watch for Indian Cricket Fans
The Tri Nation A Series in Sri Lanka 2026 is far more than a warm-up assignment.
With Tilak Varma leading a strong India A unit and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi making his A-team debut fresh from a stunning IPL season, the stakes are high. Follow all six league matches and the Final from June 9 to June 21 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium for top-quality 50-over cricket.
