Mohammed Siraj smashes three sixes as India beat Sri Lanka Cricket XI in warm-up match

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India secured a comfortable win over Sri Lanka Cricket XI in their warm-up match in Colombo, chasing down a target of 207 with contributions from Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Mohammed Siraj. The tour game provided India with valuable preparation ahead of their upcoming Test assignment, while several players got an opportunity to spend time in the middle.

Gill returned to action after sitting out India’s first innings as a precaution following a finger injury. The India captain looked in good touch during the chase, while Jaiswal also impressed after missing India’s recent tours of England and Zimbabwe.

India started the final day after declaring their first innings, leaving Sri Lanka Cricket XI six runs ahead. Siraj made an immediate impact with the new ball, troubling the hosts with movement and bounce. Prasidh Krishna also struck early as Sri Lanka Cricket XI slipped to 21/2.

Nishan Fernando then steadied the innings with back-to-back partnerships with Pavan Rathnayake and Anjala Bandara. Fernando scored 63 off 73 balls before retiring out, while Bandara made 35 before Ravindra Jadeja brought his innings to an end. Sri Lanka Cricket XI eventually declared at tea, setting India a target of 207.

Gill opened alongside Jaiswal and quickly settled into the chase despite surviving an early lbw appeal. The India captain played positively, using his short-arm shots and drives to keep the scoreboard moving. Jaiswal was even more aggressive, taking on the Sri Lankan spinners with sweeps and attacking strokes through the covers. The opening pair added 105 runs before Jaiswal was retired out after scoring an authoritative 61 off 46 balls, including nine fours and two sixes.

Gill continued briefly before falling for 44 off 54 deliveries, with seven boundaries. Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel then added 45 runs, but Jurel was dismissed as India moved closer to the target. Pant opened his account with a six after initially facing 21 dot balls.

With India needing only a few more runs, Siraj turned the finish into an entertaining one. The fast bowler went on an attacking spree, smashing three sixes on his way to an unbeaten 32. His late hitting helped India complete the 207-run chase without further trouble, giving the visitors a confidence-boosting victory in their warm-up match.

Siraj’s contribution added another highlight to an otherwise useful outing for India. Gill’s 44 provided reassurance about his fitness, while Jaiswal’s aggressive 61 gave the team another positive ahead of the Test. With the warm-up game providing valuable match practice, India will now shift their focus towards the main Test assignment.

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A successful chase in Colombo for Team India against SLC XI 👏#SLvIND #IndianCricket

— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) August 10, 2026

Mohammed Siraj with the winning runs 🔥🔥

A successful chase in Colombo for #TeamIndia against SLC XI 👏👏

Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/g7rdlUUjY2

— BCCI (@BCCI) August 9, 2026

DSP SIRAJ SMASHED HAT-TRICK OF SIXES TO WIN THE WARM UP MATCH FOR INDIA. 🇮🇳

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) August 9, 2026

SIRAJ SMASHED 6,6,6,0,4,1 IN THE FINAL OVER TO WIN THE PRACTICE MATCH 🥶

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 9, 2026

India Defeated Srilanka XI in Warm-up match!

When 16 runs needed in Final overMohammed Siraj Smashed 6 6 6 🔥😮

— 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@Shebas_10dulkar) August 9, 2026

INDIA BEAT SRI LANKA XI BY 6 WICKETS IN THE WARM-UPS. 🇮🇳

Rishabh Pant – 28Shubman Gill – 44Mohammed Siraj – 32*Yashashvi Jaiswal – 61

6, 6, 6 – DSP Siraj hits 3 consecutive sixes in run chase of 207 v SLCXI. 🇮🇳

— Maina Singh (@Maina_Singhx77) August 9, 2026

Mohammed Siraj Richards won India the warm up match with 4 sixes of his last 5 balls when India needed 23 runs off last 9 balls♥️🔥

— Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) August 9, 2026

What A batting Mohammed Siraj I can't believe that 😱

India need 16 in the last over and Siraj is On Fire and India win the match. @mdsirajofficial congrats bro well played 👌#MohammedSiraj

— Khan Afroz خان افروز (@Khanaf00) August 9, 2026

INDIA NEEDED 27 RUNS IN LAST 8 BALLS ON DAY 3 & THEN:

Mohammad Siraj hits 6,1,6,6,6,4.

And Mohammad Siraj won the Match for India in the Warmup Match – Take a bow, Siraj. 🫡🙇#INDvsSL #CricketIndia #TestCricket #MohammedSiraj #TeamIndia

— Kaushy (@kaushyy14) August 9, 2026

Mohammed Siraj sealed a comfortable victory for India by smashing three consecutive sixes during the multi-day warm-up match against the Sri Lanka Cricket XI.MOHAMMED SIRAJ SMASHED 6,6,6,0,4,1 IN THE FINAL OVER 🔥📷: Crictrackerindia#TeamIndia

— Sports Wonderful World (@RathwaKevin) August 9, 2026

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