IND Vs SLXI Live Score, Warm-Up Match Day 2: KL Rahul And Devdutt Padikkal Steady India After Early Wicket

KL Rahul finishes the over in style. Isitha Wijesundera tossed it up, and Rahul used his feet confidently before driving it firmly down the ground. The ball beat the fielder and raced away to the long-on boundary as India continue to rebuild after the early wicket.

Devdutt Padikkal continues his positive start. Vishwa Fernando offered width outside off, and Padikkal made full use of it, punching the ball crisply through the backward point region. The timing was excellent, and the ball raced away to the deep backward point boundary as India continue their recovery after the early wicket.

After the early dismissal of Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul and Devdutt Padikkal have begun the rebuilding job for India. Padikkal looked positive from the outset and got off the mark in style, driving Vishwa Fernando for a boundary in the third over. The pair are trying to settle the innings and steady India’s reply after the visitors slipped to an early setback in Colombo.

India suffer an early blow in the second over. Vishwa Fernando strikes with just his second delivery as Yashasvi Jaiswal departs for a two-ball duck. Jaiswal attempted to play at the delivery but only managed an edge, and Dilum Sudeera completed the catch safely. India are 0/1 after 0.2 overs, with KL Rahul now joined by the new batter at the crease.

India’s chase is underway at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo. Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul are out in the middle, with Jaiswal taking strike. Left-arm pacer Vishwa Fernando has the new ball and will open the attack for Sri Lanka XI.

We are underway on Day 2, and Sri Lanka Cricket XI have declared their innings at 363/8 after completing the allotted 90 overs. India will now begin their reply in this three-day warm-up match in Colombo.

Day 1 of the India vs Sri Lanka XI three-day warm-up match belonged largely to the hosts, who finished on 363/8 after making the most of a flat batting surface at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo. Nishan Fernando (66) and Ravindu Rasantha (71) gave Sri Lanka XI a strong start with a 110-run opening partnership, while captain Sonal Dinusha (52) anchored the middle order.

Ramesh Mendis (32) added useful lower-order runs as India struggled to maintain control for long periods. The Indian pacers appeared rusty after a five-week break, whereas the spinners were more effective, with Kuldeep Yadav returning 2/76, Ravindra Jadeja taking two wickets, and Manav Suthar contributing 1/30. Despite a late fightback with the ball, India ended the day chasing the game after Sri Lanka XI’s young batting unit dominated most sessions.

The India vs Sri Lanka XI warm-up match will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network, while live streaming will be available on the Sony LIV app and website.

Hello and welcome, readers! We are back with our Day 2 live blog of the India vs Sri Lanka XI warm-up match. Stay tuned for live updates, scores, and key moments from the action in Colombo.