India A team will be up against Sri Lanka A in the summit clash of the Tri-Series Final on Sunday, June 21. This will be the first time both teams will be up against each other since the dramatic Super-Over clash that ended up with the hosts recording a win. Notably, India had already secured their spot in the final clash following their blowout 101-run win over Afghanistan in their most-recent clash on Wednesday, June 17. 

The second spot was booked by the hosts on Friday, June 17 as they defeated the rivals by 103 runs at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. The game saw Sri Lanka batting first and putting up a total of 322 with the loss of eight wickets. Openers including Niroshan Dickwella and Avishka Fernando pulled up crucial 54-ball 66 runs and 97-ball 110 to establish early dominance in the game.

In return, Afghan batters including Hassan Eisakhil came up with 78-ball 74 and Farmanullah Safi recorded 39-ball 43, but clearly, their efforts fell short and the hosts were able to restrict them at 219 to record a huge win. On the bowler's side, Dulaj Samuditha recorded a fifer whereas Kugathas Mathulan picked three wickets to give the Lankans an easy win. 

India A to be up against Sri Lanka A in the Final Tri-Series Clash 

India A, led by Tilak Varma, will now lock horns with Sri Lanka A, under Sahan Arachchige’s captaincy on Sunday in the rematch of the tournament opener. The last time these teams came against each other, fans witnessed a thrilling Super Over clash, fueled by intense on-field altercation between players on both sides. The hosts recorded a win in the game, and in the forthcoming clash, we see them aiming to extend their dominance. The Men in Blue, on the flip side, would seek revenge for the humiliating loss.

Talking about the campaigns of both the sides, the tournament opener saw India A recording an eight-run win over their counterparts. The Sri Lankan side was quick to bounce back and recorded a crucial Super Over win over the rivals. Individually, India has won two of their four games, while Sri Lanka has won three. Though India is a dominating team, the hosts really have advantage here considering the favorable on-field conditions as well as the individual tally.