India beat Sri Lanka Cricket XI by six wickets in warm-up match

India secured a comfortable six-wicket victory over the Sri Lanka Cricket XI in their three-day warmup match in Colombo, chasing down a target of 207 on the final day, Sunday, August 9, 2026. The win, highlighted by a late blitz from fast bowler Mohammed Siraj, provided the visiting team with valuable match practice ahead of their two-Test series against Sri Lanka, which begins in Galle on August 15.

The chase was built on a strong opening partnership of 105 between captain Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Gill, returning to action after missing the first two days due to a finger injury, contributed a steady 44 off 54 balls. Jaiswal, who had been dismissed for a duck in the first innings, responded aggressively, scoring 61 off just 46 balls before retiring out to allow teammates time in the middle. His knock included nine fours and two sixes.

After the openers departed, Rishabh Pant added a patient 28 and Dhruv Jurel contributed 17 as India moved steadily toward the target. With victory in sight, Siraj provided the finishing fireworks. Needing 16 runs in the final over, the fast bowler smashed three consecutive sixes to seal the win, finishing unbeaten on 32 off 15 balls.