India chases down 207 in warm-up match ahead of Test series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 11:16 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
India's cricket team successfully chased down a target of 207 runs in a warm-up match against Sri Lanka, ahead of the two-match Test series starting August 15 in Galle. Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak praised the match as more beneficial than additional practice days. Devdutt Padikkal led the charge with an unbeaten 142 runs, while fast bowlers Gurnoor Singh and Mohammed Siraj provided crucial contributions. India's bowlers showed resilience on a challenging pitch, with Siraj smashing four sixes while scoring 32 runs off 15 balls. The victory provided the team with valuable match practice and momentum as they prepare for the series.
- •India scored 357/6 in response to Sri Lanka's 363/8 declared.
- •Devdutt Padikkal scored an unbeaten 142 runs in the match.
- •Gurnoor Singh and Mohammed Siraj showed impressive lower-order batting.
- •The players secured vital match time before the Test series begins.
- •The Test series against Sri Lanka is set to start on August 15.
- 11:16 AMYahoo Sports — ‘More practice days wouldn’t be as good’: Sitanshu Kotak’s bold claim after India’s warm-up win
"India's batting coach, Sitanshu Kotak, deemed the warm-up match a resounding success for the team. Notable was Devdutt Padikkal's glittering unbeaten score of 142, showcasing his talent. The fast bowlers also demonstrated great resilience on a challenging pitch, while Gurnoor and Siraj added unexpected prowess, reinforcing the team's momentum ahead of the Test series.
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