India A are docked 10 runs following a rare punishment linked to an error by all-rounder Vipraj Nigam during their tri-series match against Sri Lanka A in Dambulla on Monday, according to NDTV. The sanction comes after the incident during play, which officials penalize as a breach of match regulations. As a result, India A begin or continue their innings with a 10-run reduction applied to their score. NDTV describes the event as a “stunning” error and highlights that the punishment is uncommon, implying a seldom-seen outcome in such matches. The report attributes the penalty specifically to Nigam’s action and does not indicate any other disciplinary findings. The incident affects the team’s overall total and can influence the match’s outcome given the run deduction. The report frames the incident as a notable moment in the tri-series encounter because of the size and rarity of the penalty.