India national cricket team fast bowler Mohammed Siraj produced an astonishing finishing effort with the bat as Team India secured a thrilling six wicket victory against Sri Lanka XI on the final day of their three day warm up match at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo on Sunday, August 9, 2026. Chasing a target of 207 runs in their second innings, India needed 16 runs off the final over.
Mohammed Siraj walked in as an unlikely savior and unleashed absolute carnage, hitting three consecutive sixes off pacer Keshara Nuwantha to wrap up the chase with three balls to spare. His explosive cameo of 32 runs off just 15 balls featured four massive maximums, leaving fans and teammates stunned.
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Mohammed Siraj Turns Finisher In Final Over Thriller
Heading into the closing overs of the contest, the practice match appeared destined for a draw as Sri Lanka XI bowlers squeezed the scoring rate. India required 23 runs from the final two overs, prompting Mohammed Siraj to take matters into his own hands. The right handed batter began his onslaught by clearing the fence off spinner Sonal Dinusha in the 44th over.
When Keshara Nuwantha took the ball for the 45th and final over, India still needed 16 runs. Mohammed Siraj launched the first delivery over long on for a maximum, followed it up with a towering hit over deep mid wicket, and smashed the third ball over extra cover to seal a dramatic win. His sensational hattrick of sixes sparked instant celebrations in the Indian dressing room.
Solid Platform Laid By Yashasvi Jaiswal And Shubman Gill
Before the late order heroics by Mohammed Siraj, the foundation of the run chase was constructed by openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and captain Shubman Gill. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a fluent 61 before retiring hurt, while Shubman Gill added an assured 44 runs to keep India on track. Earlier in the game, Devdutt Padikkal had headlined India first innings with a classy 142. The six wicket victory provides India ideal momentum ahead of their upcoming two match Test series against Sri Lanka.
