6,6,6! Siraj goes boom with 3 sixes in final over as India seal six-wicket win - Watch
Mohammed Siraj stunned Sri Lanka Cricket XI with an explosive 32 off 15 balls, smashing three consecutive sixes in the final over to seal India’s six-wicket win with three balls remaining. His unbeaten cameo included four sixes and a boundary. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant also contributed, giving India valuable preparation ahead of the first Test in Galle.
In a thrilling warm-up match on Sunday, Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj bowled his way to an unexpected batting triumph, smashing three consecutive sixes in the final over to help India secure a six-wicket victory against Sri Lanka Cricket XI. Needing just 16 runs to win, Siraj finished unbeaten on an impressive 32 runs from just 15 balls, including the three stunning sixes.
Earlier in the match, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill had provided valuable contributions, while Rishabh Pant demonstrated encouraging batting skills. The three-day warm-up provided both teams with crucial practice before their upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, which starts on August 15 in Galle. The highlight of the contest was Siraj's extraordinary three-ball finishing display, which left both Indian and Sri Lankan players in awe.
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