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India beat SLCXI by 6 wickets in warm-up match
India defeated a Sri Lanka Cricket XI by six wickets in their three-day warm-up match in Colombo on Saturday, chasing down a target of 207 with ease. Set 207 to win after…
India defeated a Sri Lanka Cricket XI by six wickets in their three-day warm-up match in Colombo on Saturday, chasing down a target of 207 with ease. Set 207 to win after the hosts declared their second innings at 200 for six, India reached 214 for four in 45 overs.
Earlier, SLCXI had declared their first innings at 363 for eight, with contributions from several batsmen. India responded with 357 for six declared, thanks to solid knocks from their top order. The match served as preparation for India ahead of their two-Test series against Sri Lanka.
Indian Opinion Analysis
India's smooth chase, despite missing regular openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, will reassure the team management about the batting depth. The warm-up allowed fringe bowlers like Gurnoor Brar and Manav Suthar to get game time in Sri Lankan conditions. The real test begins with the first Test starting in Colombo on 22 August, where India will look to continue their dominance in the format.
Source: cricbuzz.com
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