Gurnoor Brar hits four sixes in final over of warm-up match against Sri Lanka
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 10:40 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
India's Gurnoor Brar showcased a powerful batting display during the second day of a three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI, hitting four sixes in the final over. He ended the day unbeaten on 36 runs off 18 balls. India finished with a score of 357 for eight, trailing Sri Lanka's first-innings total by six runs, with Devdutt Padikkal also contributing significantly with an unbeaten 142. Coach Gautam Gambhir was visibly pleased with Brar's performance, giving him a standing ovation. The match is ongoing and is set to continue on the third day.
- •Brar hit four sixes off the final over from Dilum Sudeera.
- •Padikkal remains unbeaten on 142 runs.
- •India concluded the day at 357 for eight.
- •Gautam Gambhir applauded Brar's impressive hitting.
- •The warm-up match is in progress, with India trailing Sri Lanka by six runs.
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"India pacer Gurnoor Brar produced a late burst with the bat on the second day of the three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI, hitting four sixes in the final over to finish unbeaten on 36 off 18 balls. India were 332 for eight going into the final over of the day, with Devdutt Padikkal unbeaten on 141. Padikkal took a single off the first ball from spinner Dilum Sudeera, giving Brar the strike.
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