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India prepares for Tests after warm-up win over Sri Lanka

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 8:30 AM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

India prepares for Tests after warm-up win over Sri Lanka

Summary

India's Test team achieved a six-wicket victory in a warm-up match against Sri Lanka ahead of their series starting August 15. The match served to assess player readiness and adapt to Sri Lankan conditions. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill contributed significantly, with Jaiswal scoring 61 runs and Gill forming a century partnership with him. Mohammed Siraj also made an unexpected impact with his bat, scoring 27 runs, while Devdutt Padikkal scored an unbeaten 142, solidifying his place in the lineup. This warm-up was seen as more beneficial than traditional practice sessions.

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•India won the warm-up match by six wickets.
•Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 61 runs, and Shubman Gill formed a key partnership.
•Mohammed Siraj hit 27 runs, surprising many with his batting.
•Devdutt Padikkal scored 142 not out, strengthening his case for selection.
•The first Test against Sri Lanka begins on August 15.

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8:30 AMYahoo Sports — ICYMI: What India’s warm-up win over Sri Lanka tells us before the upcoming Tests

What they're saying

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With the first Test against Sri Lanka only a couple of sleeps away, India's warm-up game this week was vital in assessing their preparations, the state of the current XI, and decisions to be made for the future. Here's what we learned, according to Cricket News columnist Arya Shah...
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