Half-centuries from Priyansh Arya, captain Tilak Varma, and Kumar Kushagra, helped by a superb all-round performance from Nishant Sindhu, propelled India A to a dominant 101-run victory over Afghanistan A, booking their place in the tri-nation series final.

India A entered this must-win fixture under immense pressure, having managed only a single victory alongside two defeats earlier in the tournament. However, this win has successfully guaranteed them a spot in the summit clash, while the upcoming match between Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A on Friday will determine the second finalist.