IND-A vs AFG-A Match Prediction — Who Will Win 5th Match? India A vs Afghanistan A

India A will face Afghanistan A in the 5th match of the Tri-Nation Series in Sri Lanka 2026 on 17th June at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla. After winning their opening match, India A lost their two consecutive matches against Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A and currently sit at second in the points table with two points. They lost their previous match in the Super Over against Sri Lanka A.

Meanwhile, Afghanistan A played two matches, winning one and losing one and currently stands in third in the points table. They defeated India A in their first match then they lost by eight wickets against Sri Lanka A.

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IND-A vs AFG-A Match Details – 5th Match

• Match: India A vs Afghanistan A, 5th Match 

• Date: 17th June, 2026

• Time: 10:00 AM IST

• Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla 

• Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

IND-A vs AFG-A Pitch Report - Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium Dambulla 

The surface at Dambulla has traditionally supported both batters and spinners. Early in the innings, batters who settle in can score freely, but the pitch tends to slow down as the match progresses. Spinners are expected to play a crucial role during the middle overs.  

• Win Batting First: 60%

• Win Bowling First: 40%

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 278

• Average 2nd Innings: 146

IND-A vs AFG-A Weather Report – Dambulla Conditions 

IND-A vs AFG-A Recent Form

IND-A vs AFG-A Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 ODIs)

IND-A vs AFG-A Injury News & Team Updates – 5th Match 

IND-A: All players are fit and available for the match

AFG-A: Fully fit squad 

IND-A vs AFG-A Win Probability – 5th Match

IND-A vs AFG-A Key Player Battles to Watch 

IND-A vs AFG-A Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If AFG-A Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 35–45

• Predicted Total: 255-270

• Match Result: IND-A to win

Scenario 2: If IND-A Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–50

• Predicted Total: 280–310

• Match Result: IND-A to win

IND-A vs AFG-A Toss Prediction – 5th Match 

In the four matches played at this venue in the series, the team winning the toss has chosen to bowl first three times.

Prediction: IND-A to win the toss and elect to bat first 

IND-A vs AFG-A Probable Playing 

India A (IND-A)

Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma (c), Ayush Badoni, Suryansh Shedge, Nishant Sindhu, Anukul Roy, Arshad Khan, Vipraj Nigam, Yash Thakur

Afghanistan A (AFG-A)

Imran Mir (c), Hassan Eisakhil, Khalid Taniwal, Bahir Shah, Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, Mohammad Ishaq (wk), Khalil Gurbaz, Zahir Khan, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Farmanullah Safi, Shams Ur Rahman.

IND-A vs AFG-A 5th Match Player of the Match Prediction

• Ruturaj Gaikwad 

• Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 

• Imran Mir 

Who Will Win IND-A vs AFG-A Today? — Expert Prediction 5th Match

According to our IND-A vs AFG-A who will win today, India A are the favourites to win the 5th match expert predictions. The likes of Tilak Varma, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Arshad Khan will be key players to watch out for.

IND-A vs AFG-A, who will win today: India A to win 

IND-A vs AFG-A Match Result  – 5th Match Results 

(To be updated after the match - June 17, 2026)