Siraj's Sixes Seal India's Six-Wicket Win Over Sri Lanka XI

India secured a thrilling six-wicket victory over a Sri Lanka XI in a three-day warm-up match on Sunday, August 9, 2026, thanks to a stunning late assault by fast bowler Mohammed Siraj. Chasing a target of 207 runs at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo, India required 16 runs from the final over when Siraj smashed three consecutive sixes to seal the win with three balls to spare.

The dramatic finish capped a match where India had built a solid foundation before the closing overs threatened to end in a draw. Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and captain Shubman Gill provided the platform for the chase. Jaiswal scored a fluent 61 before retiring hurt, while Gill, who had missed the first innings due to an injury scare, added an assured 44. Their partnership kept India on track as the required rate climbed in the final overs.

Earlier in the match, India had posted 357 for 6 declared in their first innings, led by a classy unbeaten 142 from Devdutt Padikkal at No. 3. Sri Lanka XI responded by declaring their second innings at 200 for 6, setting India the 207-run target. On the final day, India’s chase appeared to be stalling as Sri Lanka’s bowlers squeezed the scoring rate,...