India Clinches Victory Over Sri Lanka XI in Warm-Up Match

In a thrilling warm-up match, India triumphed over Sri Lanka XI by four wickets, thanks to a remarkable partnership between Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal. After a shaky start, India's batting lineup rallied to chase down a target of 207 runs. The match showcased impressive performances from both teams, with key contributions from players like Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj. This victory sets a positive tone for India's upcoming challenges in the cricketing arena.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 9, 2026, 19:30 IST

India's Remarkable Comeback

A stellar partnership between captain Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal was pivotal in India's four-wicket triumph against Sri Lanka XI during a three-day warm-up match held on Sunday. Gill, who had missed the initial two days due to a finger injury from training, played a significant role in the successful chase of 207 runs.

Sri Lanka XI's First Innings Performance

Winning the toss, Sri Lanka XI chose to bat first, declaring their innings at 363/8. Key contributions came from Ravindu Rasantha, who scored 71 runs off 143 balls, Nishan Fernando with 66 runs off 65 balls, and captain Sonal Dinusha, who added 52 runs from 72 balls. For India, Manav Suthar (2/33), Ravindra Jadeja (2/64), and Kuldeep Yadav (2/76) were the standout bowlers. Aquib Nabi, filling in for the injured Jasprit Bumrah, did not bowl, while Saransh Jain, making his debut, bowled without taking a wicket (0/54).

India's Response in the First Innings

India's innings began with a setback as Jaiswal was dismissed for a duck. However, a solid 96-run partnership between KL Rahul (40 runs off 67 balls) and Devdutt Padikkal revitalized the innings. Jadeja contributed significantly with 63 runs off 117 balls before retiring hurt. Padikkal, who scored an impressive 142* off 164 balls, led India to a declaration at 357/6, just six runs behind Sri Lanka's total. Other notable contributions included Manav Suthar (41 runs) and lower-order batsmen Saransh Jain (22 runs) and Gurnoor Brar (36* runs). Asanka Manoj (2/32) and Ramesh Mendis (2/77) were the leading bowlers for Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka XI's Second Innings

In their second innings, Sri Lanka XI declared at 200/6. Nishan Fernando was the top scorer with 63 runs off 73 balls, supported by Nipun Dhananjaya (46 runs) and Anjala Bandara (35 runs). Jadeja (2/33) and Brar (2/37) excelled with the ball for India, while Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna each took a wicket. Nabi bowled five overs, conceding 27 runs.

India's Chase for Victory

Chasing 207 runs, Jaiswal (61 runs off 46 balls) and Gill (44 runs off 54 balls) formed a crucial 105-run partnership. Rishabh Pant (28 runs) and Jadeja (22 runs) also made important contributions before retiring hurt. Ultimately, Mohammed Siraj (32* runs off 15 balls) and Saransh Jain (2* runs) remained not out as India successfully reached 214/4 in 45 overs.