Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Involved in Heated Altercation, Pushes Sri Lanka A Player After Super Over Loss (Watch Video)
India A's Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was involved in a heated altercation, reportedly pushing a Sri Lanka A player following a dramatic Super Over loss in the Tri-Nation A Series at Dambulla on Monday, June 15, 2026. The incident, fueled by intense celebrations and controversial umpiring calls, saw the 15-year-old Indian sensation clash with the opposition after.
Young Indian cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi found himself embroiled in a contentious post-match incident, pushing a Sri Lanka A player after India A succumbed to a Super Over loss in a high-octane Tri-Nation A Series encounter. The fiery exchange, captured on video circulating across social media platforms, escalated following a series of dramatic twists and disputed decisions at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. Why India A Were Penalised 10 Runs Against Sri Lanka A in Tri-Nation Series Match?
Immediately following Sri Lanka A's jubilant celebrations, tensions boiled over. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the match engaged in a verbal spat with several Sri Lankan players. Viral ootage shows the young batter confronting Sri Lankan all-rounder Vishen Halambage and reportedly pushing him before teammates from both sides intervened to de-escalate the situation. Suryansh Shedge was among those who quickly stepped in to pull his teammate away.
Video: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Fight With Sri Lanka A Player
Vaibhav got into a heated argument with Sri Lankan players after the super over pic.twitter.com/wnGyEF6Nvw
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Dramatic Tie Leads to Super Over Chaos
The match, a 50-over contest between India A and hosts Sri Lanka A, concluded in a thrilling tie. India A, batting first, were bowled out for 265 in 49.2 overs, with Suryansh Shedge top-scoring with 72 off 66 balls and Vipraj Nigam adding a crucial 51 off 49. However, India A were controversially penalised 10 runs during their innings due to all-rounder Vipraj Nigam repeatedly running on the protected area of the pitch. This meant Sri Lanka A began their chase with 10 runs on the scoreboard and a revised target of 256 to win from their bat to beat India A's score of 265. Sri Lanka A, in reply, managed to score 255 runs from their bats, reaching a total of 265/9 in their 50 overs (including the 10 penalty runs), effectively tying the game thanks to a superb 93 off 113 balls from Sadeera Samarawickrama, setting the stage for a dramatic Super Over. Fact Check: Did Arjun Tendulkar and Shivam Dube Fight Near Boundary-Line During T20 Mumbai League 2026 Final?
Tensions Mount During Decisive Over
The Super Over itself was fraught with controversy and frayed nerves. Sri Lanka A batted first, posting a challenging 18 runs, setting India A a target of 19 for victory. The hosts' innings included a contentious no-ball decision on the final delivery, where Avishka Fernando was caught off what was ruled a waist-high full toss, overturning his dismissal and sparking protests from the Indian camp. With fading light becoming a significant concern and no floodlights available, every delivery amplified the tension.
India A sent out Suryansh Shedge and the 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to chase the target against Sri Lanka A bowler Kugathas Mathulan. Despite their efforts, India A could only manage 9 runs, falling short by 9 and handing Sri Lanka A a dramatic victory.
This incident marks a sour end to an otherwise enthralling contest and highlights the intense emotions that ran high throughout the day. While both teams eventually completed the customary post-match handshakes, the heated exchange is likely to be reviewed by match officials, potentially leading to disciplinary action for the young Indian player.
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