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

India triumphed over Sri Lanka Cricket XI by six wickets in a warm-up match held on August 9, 2026, in Colombo. Chasing a target of 207 runs, India achieved the score in 45 overs, finishing at 214 for four, with Mohammed Siraj contributing a quick 32 runs off 15 balls, including three consecutive sixes.

Yashasvi Jaiswal, who had previously scored a duck in the first innings, made a strong comeback with 61 runs off 46 balls, partnering with Shubman Gill to establish a 105-run opening stand. Gill, returning from a finger injury, added 44 runs before being dismissed. Dhruv Jurel and Rishabh Pant also contributed with 17 and 28 runs, respectively, as India maintained control throughout the chase.

Earlier, Sri Lanka XI declared their second innings at 200 for six, setting the target for India. Nishan Madushka was the top scorer for Sri Lanka with 63 runs. In India's first innings, they declared at 357 for six, with Devdutt Padikkal leading the scoring with an unbeaten 142. The warm-up match served as valuable preparation for India ahead of their two-Test series against Sri Lanka, starting on August 15.