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Cricket followers eager to watch Vaibhav Sooryavanshi again will not wait long, as the 15-year-old is set to return on 9 June for India ‘A’ in Sri Lanka. The List A tri-series at Dambulla will give selectors another close look while talk continues about a possible first senior India call-up.
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will make his List A debut for India ‘A’ in a tri-series against Sri Lanka ‘A’ and Afghanistan ‘A’ in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, starting June 9, 2026, amid speculation about a senior team call-up.
The tournament features India ‘A’, Sri Lanka ‘A’ and Afghanistan ‘A’, with all 50-over matches at the Dambulla International Stadium. The event opens on 9 June 2026 and runs until 21 June 2026, when the final is scheduled. Every game starts at 11:00 AM IST.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi India A Sri Lanka tri-series schedule and venues
The full List A schedule for the India ‘A’ tri-series in Sri Lanka is given below, with match dates, start times and venue details. India ‘A’ face Sri Lanka ‘A’ and Afghanistan ‘A’ twice each in the league phase before the top teams contest the final at Dambulla.
| Match | Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| India A vs Sri Lanka A | 9th June 2026 | 11:00 AM IST | Dambulla |
| India A vs Afghanistan A | 11th June 2026 | 11:00 AM IST | Dambulla |
| Afghanistan A vs Sri Lanka A | 13th June 2026 | 11:00 AM IST | Dambulla |
| India A vs Sri Lanka A | 15th June 2026 | 11:00 AM IST | Dambulla |
| India A vs Afghanistan A | 17th June 2026 | 11:00 AM IST | Dambulla |
| Afghanistan A vs Sri Lanka A | 19th June 2026 | 11:00 AM IST | Dambulla |
| Final | 21st June 2026 | 11:00 AM IST | Dambulla |
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi India A Sri Lanka tri-series squad and leadership
Tilak Varma leads India ‘A’ in this series, with Ruturaj Gaikwad named vice-captain. Riyan Parag was initially chosen as deputy but withdrew because of injury after captaining Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. This assignment becomes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s maiden List A appearance for India ‘A’, marking another step in a swift rise.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s displays in the 2026 IPL drew national attention and fuelled demands for a senior call-up. Many observers expect selectors to consider Vaibhav for upcoming T20I tours of Ireland and England. The Sri Lanka trip arrives just nine days after the IPL ended, giving Vaibhav another chance to impress in 50-over cricket.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi India A Sri Lanka tri-series formats and fixtures
Besides the 50-over tri-series, India ‘A’ will also play two first-class matches against Sri Lanka A on this tour. Each red-ball game will last four days, although the squad for those fixtures is yet to be named. The List A group, however, has already been confirmed with a mix of batters, all-rounders and fast bowlers.
The India ‘A’ List A squad features Tilak Varma (Captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad (VC), Priyansh Arya and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Ayush Badoni, Nishant Sindhu, Harsh Dubey and Suryansh Shedge strengthen the middle order and spin options. Wicketkeeping duties go to Prabhsimran Singh and Kumar Kushagra, supported by Vipraj Nigam, Yash Thakur, Yudhvir Singh, Anshul Kamboj and Arshad Khan in the pace unit.
For Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who already represented a shadow India side during the Emerging Asia Cup in Qatar in the T20 format, this Sri Lanka assignment adds valuable experience in longer white-ball games. With public interest high and selection debates ongoing, every innings Vaibhav plays in Dambulla is likely to draw close scrutiny from Indian cricket followers.
