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India Vs SLC XI Practice Match: India Seal 6-Wicket Win After Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill Star In Colombo

India got their tour of Sri Lanka off to a winning start gunning down 207 with ease on the final day of the 3-day game at the Nondescript Cricket Club in Colombo. Yashasvi Jaiswal stroked a fluent half-century while Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant and Mohammed Siraj all chipped in with cameos to see the team over the line. Mohammed Siraj with the winning runs A successful chase in Colombo for…

India Vs SLC XI Practice Match: India Seal 6-Wicket Win After Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill Star In Colombo

India secured a 6-wicket victory over Sri Lanka's XI in a practice match held in Colombo, showcasing their batting prowess. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill delivered stellar performances with the bat throughout the three-day game. The SLC XI batted first and amassed 363/8, but India's bowlers, including Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, and Manav Suthar, managed to pick up some crucial wickets.

The second day saw Devdutt Padikkal shine with an unbeaten 142, reinforcing his position as the No.3 batsman. On the final day, India batted second and posted a target of 207. Star performers for India included Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored a brisk fifty, Shubman Gill, who showed no signs of injury, and Rishabh Pant, who displayed his aggressive and defensive skills.

Mohammed Siraj's final over, a rapid 32 runs, secured the win, sealing a successful practice match for Team India.

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