Why Sri Lanka Started at 10/0 Without a Ball Bowled
India A's Vipraj Nigam ran on the danger area three times, gifting Sri Lanka 10 penalty runs.
In the second tri-series match between India A and Sri Lanka A, fans were puzzled to see Sri Lanka's scoreboard read 10/0 before a single ball was bowled in their run chase. The explanation lies in two five-run penalties awarded against India A for repeated violations by batter Vipraj Nigam.
Nigam was found guilty of walking on the protected area of the pitch, known as the danger line, while batting. After an initial verbal warning, he committed the offense again on the fourth ball of the 35th over, resulting in a five-run penalty. He repeated the mistake on the fifth ball of the 39th over, incurring another five-run penalty, which brought Sri Lanka's total to ten runs before their innings began.
Despite the penalties, Nigam went on to contribute a crucial partnership for India A. However, the early 10-run advantage for Sri Lanka set the stage for an interesting chase, with the winner of this match earning a spot in the final of the tri-series also featuring Afghanistan.