Ahead of the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on August 15, 2026, Indian openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill secured vital match practice. According to The Hindu, they put on a 105-run partnership as India defeated a Sri Lanka Cricket XI by six wickets in a three-day warm-up fixture.
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Chasing a target of 207 set by the Sri Lanka Cricket XI, India completed the chase in 45 overs, finishing at 214 for four. But the early stages belonged entirely to Jaiswal and Gill.
Jaiswal responded to his first-innings duck with a rapid 61 off 46 deliveries before retiring to grant teammates time in the middle. Gill, working his way back after missing the initial two days due to a finger injury, contributed a composed 44 before falling to spinner Keshara Nuwantha. Their 105-run opening stand gave India absolute control over the run chase, establishing a solid foundation ahead of the impending red-ball battle.
Middle-Order Resistance and Lower-Order Fireworks
Following the dismissal of the openers, the innings experienced a brief stall. According to The Hindu, Rishabh Pant made a patient 28 and Dhruv Jurel added 17 as India temporarily slipped to 155 for three. Yet, the depth of the squad ensured the target remained well within reach.
The fixture ended in dramatic fashion when Mohammed Siraj unleashed a late-innings blitz. Siraj smashed 32 runs off just 15 balls, striking three consecutive sixes to close out the match with authority. This performance complemented earlier batting contributions from Devdutt Padikkal, whose unbeaten 142 anchored India’s first-innings total of 357 for six.
| Innings / Player | Key Contribution | Dismissal / Status |
|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal (2nd Innings) | 61 runs (46 balls) | Retired out |
| Shubman Gill (2nd Innings) | 44 runs | b. Keshara Nuwantha |
| Mohammed Siraj (2nd Innings) | 32 runs (15 balls) | Not out (Hit 3 consecutive sixes) |
| Devdutt Padikkal (1st Innings) | 142 runs | Not out |
| Nishan Madushka (Sri Lanka XI) | 63 runs (73 balls) | Top-scored in 2nd innings |
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Sri Lanka Cricket XI declared their second innings at 200 for six in 45 overs, anchored by Nishan Madushka’s 63 off 73 balls and Nipun Dhananjaya’s 46. Ravindra Jadeja and Gurnoor Brar picked up two wickets apiece for India, while Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna claimed one each.
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