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Dambulla Stadium Pitch Report, Weather Report For IND-A Vs SL-A, Tri-Nation A Series Final 2026



Dambulla Stadium in Sri Lanka - (Source: AFP)Dambulla Stadium in Sri Lanka - (Source: AFP)

On Sunday, June 21, India A and Sri Lanka A will lock horns against each other for the much-awaited final of the Tri-Nation A series at the Dambulla Stadium. The two teams are now all set to face each other for the 3rd time in the series.

The last time the two teams faced each other, a lot of drama unfolded as the match went into a super over, but got remembered for the fight between Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and a Sri Lankan bowler. Hence, the final will be thrilling, because it will be interesting to see how the 15-year-old will approach the final.

In the last match, both India and Sri Lanka amassed 265 runs with the bat. It ended in a tie, and the umpires opted for a super over despite objections and bad light. In the super-over, the Lankans, batting first, scored 16 while India amassed just 9. 

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi failed to impress and couldn’t get India across the line in the super over as well. However, the 15-year-old still has one last chance to make an impression and finish the series on a high. Ahead of the upcoming match, this article will shed light on India A vs Sri Lanka A tri-nation A series final pitch + weather report.

Dambulla Stadium Pitch Report For IND-A Vs SL-A Tri-Nation Series Final

Criterion
Data
Matches62
Won batting first26
Won batting second33
Draw/NR3
Avg first innings score219.2
Avg second innings score175.4
Avg run rate4.98
% of wickets by pacers62.9
% of wickets by spinners37. 1

Dambulla is not a high-scoring venue. The data suggest that the average score batting first at this venue is just 219 runs. Further, the batting second, finds it more difficult at this venue because the spinners come into play effectively.

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However, the team batting 2nd here has won more matches than the team batting first. What happens at Dambulla is that the team, batting 2nd have a fair idea of how they want to approach their innings. Whereas, in the first innings, team look to pose big totals and fail to ahdhere to the conditions.

Although, this time around, team, batting first, have been doing well. Hence, both India and Sri Lanka will be tempted to bat first.

Seamers will have a lot of say at this venue and the spinners will come into play once the ball gets old. 

Dambulla Weather Report For IND-A Vs SL -A Tri-Nation Series Final

Criterion
Details
Temperature29°C
Wind Gusts50 km/h
Probability of Precipitation60%
Cloud Cover83%

The temperature will range around 29°C. There is a rain threat, but not a serious one. According to accuweather, there is 60% chance of rain, with 83% cloud cover. Therefore, a little interruption is expected, but rest the match will go on as planned.

It will be a great weather and a full match of 50-over is expected. The team that wins the toss might opt to bat first, because in the evening, it gets difficult due to bad light.

Conclusion

The team that wins the toss is most likely to win the final as well. Seamers will be more effective, but spinners will also come into play for India and Sri Lanka both.

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