IND Vs SL XI Highlights, Warm-Up Match Day 3: Mohammed Siraj Late Blitz Helps India Seal Six-Wicket Victory

Hello and welcome, readers! We are back with our Day 3 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.

Mohammed Siraj has the new ball in hand as Nishan Madushka takes strike, with Ravindu Rasantha at the non-striker’s end. India will look to make an early breakthrough and put pressure on the Sri Lanka XI batters.

Ravindu Rasantha is trapped plumb in front for 8, as the India pacer gets one to straighten and beats the batter’s defence. Sri Lanka XI are now 9/1 after five overs, with Siraj putting the hosts under early pressure. Pasindu Sooriyabandara walks in at No. 3.

SL XI: 9/1

Pasindu Sooriyabandara is cleaned up for 4 as the India pacer sneaks one through the batter’s defence. Sri Lanka XI slip to 26/2 after eight overs, with Nishan Madushka still at the crease. Pavan Rathnayake joins him, but India are firmly on top early on.

SL XI: 26/2

Sri Lanka XI continue to keep India’s bowlers at bay, reaching 43/2 after 13 overs. Nishan Madushka has settled in with a patient 30 off 44 balls, while Pavan Rathnayake is yet to get going on 1 off 11. With a 49-run lead, the hosts will look to build a sizeable advantage from here.

Gurnoor Brar strikes first ball of the 19th over as Pavan Rathnayake departs for 16, caught by substitute Harsh Dubey. Nishan Madushka then brings up a well-crafted half-century with a single to long-on. Sri Lanka XI are 83/3 after 19 overs, with Madushka unbeaten on 50.

SL XI: 83/3 (19)

Lunch: Sri Lanka XI 106/3 after 24 overs. Nishan Madushka has anchored the innings with a composed 63 off 73 balls, while Anjala Bandara has provided support with 15 off 16. India have managed just one wicket in the session, with Saransh Jain yet to make an impact. The hosts now lead by 72 runs heading into the final session.

SL XI: 106/3 (24)

The players are back out in the middle for the post-lunch session. Sri Lanka XI resume at 106/3, with Nishan Madushka unbeaten on 63 and Anjala Bandara on 15. India will look for quick wickets.

Anjala Bandara’s patient 35-run knock comes to an end as he chips one to Yashasvi Jaiswal, who takes a comfortable catch. Sri Lanka XI are 144/4 after 33 overs, with Nipun Dhananjaya joining the action.

Dinusha departs for 9 after edging one into the safe hands of Dhruv Jurel behind the stumps. India get another timely breakthrough as Sri Lanka XI lose their fifth wicket.

SL XI: 165/5 (68)

Nipun Dhananjaya falls just four runs short of a half-century, stumped by Dhruv Jurel for 46 off 56 balls. Sri Lanka XI are now 200/6 after 45 overs, with Jadeja claiming his second wicket.

Sri Lanka XI declare at 200/6 after 45 overs, setting India a target of 201. Ravindra Jadeja finishes with 2/33, while Ramesh Mendis remains unbeaten on 16. India now begin their chase.

Yashasvi Jaiswal takes strike with Shubman Gill at the non-striker’s end as Vishwa Fernando prepares to open the bowling. The visitors will look for a solid start and wrap up their final warm-up game on a high.

India have made a steady start to the chase, reaching 22/0 after four overs. Yashasvi Jaiswal is unbeaten on 13, while Shubman Gill has contributed 9. Lahiru Kumara has bowled two tidy overs without finding a breakthrough. India need 185 more runs.

India continue their strong start, reaching 54/0 after nine overs in the 207-run chase. Yashasvi Jaiswal is unbeaten on 29 off 31, while Shubman Gill has raced to 25 off 23. The opening pair have put India firmly in control.

India continue to dominate the chase as they race to 69/0 after 10 overs. Yashasvi Jaiswal is closing in on a half-century, unbeaten on 43 off 36 balls, while Shubman Gill has played a steady hand with 26 off 24. The opening pair have found the boundaries regularly and kept the required rate well under control. With 138 runs still needed, Sri Lanka XI are desperately searching for a breakthrough, while India look firmly on course for a comfortable victory.

India remain firmly in control of the chase, moving to 84/0 after 14 overs. Yashasvi Jaiswal is just four runs away from his half-century, unbeaten on 46 off 41 balls, while Shubman Gill has settled in with 38 off 43. Sri Lanka XI have tried Ramesh Mendis, but the spinner is yet to find a breakthrough. With 123 runs needed from 36 overs, India have plenty of time to finish the chase comfortably.

The opener has smashed 61 off 46 balls before leaving the field, with India reaching 100/0 after 15 overs. Shubman Gill remains unbeaten on 39 off 44, keeping the chase firmly under control. India now need 107 runs to win, but attention will be on Jaiswal’s condition after his departure.

Keshara Nuwantha ends Shubman Gill’s patient 44 off 54, with Pavan Rathnayake taking the catch. Rishabh Pant then launches the very next delivery over long-on for six. India are 112/1 after 21 overs, needing 95 more runs for victory.

Dhruv Jurel departs for 17 off 20, caught by Anjala Bandara after failing to build on his promising start. Rishabh Pant remains unbeaten on 28, while Ravindra Jadeja joins him at the crease. India are 152/2 after 29 overs, needing 55 more runs for victory.

Keshara Nuwantha strikes again, with Rishabh Pant caught by Ramesh Mendis for 28 off 68 balls, including three sixes. India are 155/3 after 33 overs, with Ravindra Jadeja joined by Manav Suthar at the crease. They need 52 more runs for victory.

Ravindra Jadeja walks off after scoring a composed 22 off 32 balls, with Gurnoor Brar coming in to join Manav Suthar. India are 176/3 after 40 overs, still needing 31 runs to win. The chase is well within reach, but Jadeja’s departure will be a concern for India.

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Gurnoor Brar departs for just 2 off 5 balls, caught by Dinusha to give Sri Lanka XI another breakthrough. India are 178/4 after 41 overs, with Manav Suthar and Saransh Jain at the crease. They now need 29 runs to seal the chase.

Mohammed Siraj finishes the chase in style, smashing 32 off 15 balls as India reach 214/4 in 45 overs. Saransh Jain remains unbeaten on 2, while Keshara Nuwantha finishes with 2/57. A strong chase gives India a winning finish to their warm-up match.