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Afghanistan A stun India A by DLS method
NDTV Sports··11 Jun
Afghanistan A beat India A by four runs via the DLS method in the second match of the Tri-Nation A Series in Dambulla. India A scored 349 for 9 in a rain-truncated 49-over innings, but Afghanistan A were 177 for 2 in 25.5 overs when rain stopped play.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Fans saw another example of how rain and DLS can change the meaning of a large total.
- India A's batting depth looked strong, but bowling control before rain became decisive.
- Afghanistan A's win shows the growing depth of Afghan cricket beyond the senior side.
What's Happening
- India A lost to Afghanistan A by four runs via DLS in Dambulla.
- India A posted 349 for 9 in 49 overs after rain reduced the innings.
- Afghanistan A were ahead of par at 177 for 2 when rain prevented further play.
DLS Match Awareness
- In rain-hit one-day games, chasing sides track par score constantly, not only the final target.
- Wickets in hand can be as important as run rate under DLS calculations.
- Development teams like India A use such matches to test future senior prospects under tournament pressure.
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