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India A Declare at 452/6, Sri Lanka A Reach 113/2 in Unofficial Test

Analysed 26 Jun 2026·15 sources analysed·Galle, Sri Lanka·Sports
India A Declare at 452/6, Sri Lanka A Reach 113/2 in Unofficial TestPreviousNext

India A took a commanding position against Sri Lanka A in the first unofficial Test at Galle, declaring their innings at 452 for six. Sai Sudharsan scored a fluent 132, while captain Dhruv Jurel remained unbeaten on 141, supported by Shaik Rasheed's 63. Sri Lanka A responded with 113 for two at stumps on Day 2, with Nuwanidu Fernando unbeaten on 65, as the hosts sought to stabilize after early wickets.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 15 sources

We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (66/100). Lens Score 27/100 — low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • theprint— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • thestatesman— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • thetribune— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • hindustantimes— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • thehindu— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
66%
AI analysis of 15 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 26 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 15 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The article group presents a straightforward sports narrative focusing on cricket performance without political framing. Coverage centers on player achievements and match progress, reflecting neutral sports reporting. Sources emphasize individual contributions and team status, avoiding political or ideological perspectives, thus maintaining a purely sporting viewpoint.

Sentiment — Positive (66/100)

The overall tone across the articles is positive and factual, highlighting strong batting performances by India A and resilient efforts by Sri Lanka A. The sentiment is balanced, celebrating individual milestones while acknowledging the competitive nature of the match. There is no evident negative or sensational language, maintaining an objective and informative mood.

How 15 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byOjas Kale· Founder & Editor
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
theprintScoreboard: IND A vs SL A, Day 2CenterNeutral
thestatesmanDhruv Jurel's unbeaten 141 helps India A dominate Sri Lanka A on day 2 of unofficial testCenterPositive
thetribuneJurels unbeaten 141 puts India A in command against Sri Lanka A despite Nuwanidus fighting fifty - The TribuneCenterPositive
news181st Unofficial Test, Day 2: India A Declare At 452 6 After Captain Dhruv Jurel's Unbeaten TonCenterPositive
news181st Unofficial Test, Day 2: India A Declare At 452 6 After Captain Dhruv Jurel's Unbeaten TonCenterNeutral
news18Scoreboard: IND A vs SL A, Day 2CenterNeutral
hindustantimesDhruv Jurel's unbeaten ton powers India A to 452 d; Sri Lanka A recover after early blowsCenterNeutral
thehinduSai Sudharsan ton powers India A to 333 4 against Sri Lanka ACenterPositive
thestatesmanSai Sudharsan ton, Jurel-Rasheed stand put India A in command against Sri Lanka A in Unofficial Test matchCenterPositive
thetribuneSai Sudharsans ton lights up day one of India A vs Sri Lanka A 1st unofficial Test - The TribuneCenterPositive
news18Unofficial Test, Day 1: Sai Sudharsan Hits Century As India A Reach 333 4 Vs Sri Lanka ACenterPositive
indiatodayKeeping his case for the number 3 spot alive? Sai Sudharsan smashes 100 against SL ACenterPositive
news18Sai Sudharsan ton powers India A to 333 4 against Sri Lanka ACenterPositive
news18Scoreboard: IND A vs SL A, Day 1CenterNeutral
indiatvnewsSai Sudharsan keeps his case for Test No.3 after solid hundred against Sri Lanka A - India TV NewsCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

indiatvnews broke this story on 25 Jun, 10:10 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    indiatvnews25 Jun, 10:10 am
    Sai Sudharsan keeps his case for Test No.3 after solid hundred against Sri Lanka A - India TV News
  2. 2
    news1825 Jun, 12:47 pm
    Scoreboard: IND A vs SL A, Day 1
  3. 3
    news1825 Jun, 12:47 pm
    Sai Sudharsan ton powers India A to 333 4 against Sri Lanka A
  4. 4
    indiatoday25 Jun, 12:53 pm
    Keeping his case for the number 3 spot alive? Sai Sudharsan smashes 100 against SL A
  5. 5
    news1825 Jun, 01:34 pm
    Unofficial Test, Day 1: Sai Sudharsan Hits Century As India A Reach 333 4 Vs Sri Lanka A
  6. 6
    thetribune25 Jun, 01:39 pm
    Sai Sudharsans ton lights up day one of India A vs Sri Lanka A 1st unofficial Test - The Tribune
  7. 7
    thestatesman25 Jun, 02:10 pm
    Sai Sudharsan ton, Jurel-Rasheed stand put India A in command against Sri Lanka A in Unofficial Test match
  8. 8
    thehindu25 Jun, 06:40 pm
    Sai Sudharsan ton powers India A to 333 4 against Sri Lanka A
  9. 9
    hindustantimes26 Jun, 12:55 pm
    Dhruv Jurel's unbeaten ton powers India A to 452 d; Sri Lanka A recover after early blows
  10. 10
    news1826 Jun, 01:03 pm
    Scoreboard: IND A vs SL A, Day 2

Lens Score breakdown

27/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap90%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Story context

Category
Sports
Location
Galle, Sri Lanka
Sources analysed
15
Last analysed
26 Jun 2026
Key entities
India A cricket teamInningsTest cricketWicketGalleDhruv JurelAshen BandaraYash ThakurSri Lanka A cricket teamNiroshan DickwellaBowling (cricket)Sri Lanka