IND A vs AFG A Live, tri-series: Gaikwad enters after Sooryavanshi & Arya's dismissals

Priyansh Arya's short stay at the crease ended as he failed to capitalize on a width delivery from Abdullah Ahmadzai. The left-hander went for an aggressive cut shot against a length ball outside off stump but couldn't keep it down or place it into the gap. Instead, he hit it straight to Bahir Shah at point, who completed a simple catch. Priyansh departed for 8 off 9 balls, unable to build on India's strong start.

Perhaps, three consecutive dot balls got to him. Arya doesn't move his feet anyway. Meanwhile, Ruturaj Gaikwad joins Prabhsimran Singh and he starts his innings with an exquisite boundary on the first ball. 

INDA - 94-2(10.4)

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's entertaining knock ended on 44 off 22 balls when he fell to a clever change of angle from Abdullah Ahmadzai. Bowling from around the wicket, Ahmadzai cramped the left-hander with a short delivery that angled into his body.
Sooryavanshi attempted an upper-cut/ramp shot but failed to create enough room, only managing a thin edge through to wicketkeeper Ishaq Rahimi. For criticism, Sooryavanshi was a bit casual there.

Now, Priyansh Arya has joined his Punjab Kings partner Prabhsimran Singh at the crease. Prabh is batting on 28* off 21, while Arya has already hit a six in first five balls. 

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Prabhsimran Singh have completely taken Afghanistan A's pace attack out of the contest by refusing to let the bowlers settle on a length.

The pacers are caught in two minds — afraid to pitch it up because of Sooryavanshi's crisp drives, yet equally reluctant to bowl short because both batters are rocking back and punching or cutting with authority.

Vaibhav has been particularly brutal, scoring freely through the off-side and midwicket, while Prabhsimran has punished anything wide. Together, they have forced Afghanistan's quicks into defensive bowling inside the Powerplay. 

After 7 overs, India A are on 74, with Sooryavanshi batting at 44 off 21.