India finishes strong against Sri Lanka Cricket XI in warm-up match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 1:36 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
India completed their warm-up match against the Sri Lanka Cricket XI in Colombo with a six-wicket victory. Mohammad Siraj hit three sixes in the final over, finishing with 32 runs off 15 balls. Earlier, Devdutt Padikkal's unbeaten 142 anchored India's innings, leading to a total of 214 for 4 in 45 overs, successfully chasing a target of 207 runs. The match provided valuable batting practice ahead of the upcoming Test series. Siraj's blitz showcased India's batting depth and confidence ahead of the series.
- •India wins by six wickets in Colombo warm-up match
- •Mohammad Siraj scores 32 runs off 15 balls
- •Devdutt Padikkal scores unbeaten 142
- •India chases down target of 207 runs
- •Next Test series scheduled against Sri Lanka.
- 1:36 PMYahoo Sports — Mohammed Siraj finishes off in style: Pacer hits 16 runs in final over as India beat Sri Lanka Cricket XI
"India got a narrow victory over Sri Lanka in the three-day practice after three consecutive sixes by Mohammad Siraj seals thhe deal for Men in Blue.
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