IND vs SLC XI LIVE Score, Three-Day Warm-Up Match: Mohammed Siraj, Jadeja off colour as Sri Lanka pile on the runs
IND vs SLC XI LIVE Score, Three-Day Warm-Up Match: The Sri Lankan Cricket XI openers put on 110 runs before India could finally get a breakthrough.
IND vs SLC XI LIVE Score, Three-Day Warm-Up Match: The Indian bowlers were made to toil hard in the opening session of the warm-up match as SLC XI openers Dilshan Madhuska and Ravindu Rasantha put on 110 runs for the opening stand, with the former scoring 66. India got the opening wicket via a run-out. Madhushka departed back to the hut in search of a quick single. Earlier, SLC XI won the toss and opted to bat first. KL Rahul is leading India after Shubman Gill suffered an injury setback on the eve of the game. ...Read More
Although the fixture will not count towards any official standings, it could prove decisive in shaping India's playing XI for the opening Test in Galle. With just one warm-up match before the series gets underway, the visitors will be keen to make every session count. Originally scheduled as a four-day fixture, the match was shortened to three days and will serve as the visitors' only red-ball outing before the opening Test in Galle on August 15.
The contest gives captain Shubman Gill and the team management an ideal opportunity to assess the squad in match conditions, test different combinations, and help players settle into the rhythm of red-ball cricket after weeks of training. The practice fixture has taken on added significance following Jasprit Bumrah's injury-enforced absence, prompting India to rethink their pace-bowling plans ahead of the Test series. As a result, the performances of the remaining fast bowlers will be closely monitored, while fringe players will view the match as a chance to stake a claim for a place in the final XI.
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- 7 Aug 2026, 12:56:26 PM IST
IND vs SLC XI LIVE, Three-Day Warm-Up Match: PURE TIMING!
IND vs SLC XI LIVE, Three-Day Warm-Up Match: Mohammed Siraj drops it a tad short and Pasindu just time the ball and the cut shot fetches him a boundary. And with this, 150 come up for SLC.
SLC XI 151/1.
- 7 Aug 2026, 12:44:46 PM IST
IND vs SLC XI LIVE, Three-Day Warm-Up Match: Second session begins!
IND vs SLC XI LIVE, Three-Day Warm-Up Match: The players are out in the middle and the second session begins. Mohammed Siraj with the ball in hand and he would hope to strike in a cluster to bring India back into the contest.
However, just like his opening ball of the game, Siraj dishes out a loosener and the ball is dispatched for a boundary.
SLC XI 142/1
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- 7 Aug 2026, 12:02:39 PM IST
IND vs SLC XI LIVE, Three-Day Warm-Up Match: Time for LUNCH!
IND vs SLC XI LIVE, Three-Day Warm-Up Match: That's that in the opening session. The players now head back for LUNCH! SLC XI lose just one wicket in the opening session of the game and put on 138 runs in 29 overs. A lot of thinking to do for the Indian camp. This could be a long day in the office for India. Ravindu Rasantha and Pasindu Sooriyabandara unbeaten on 50 and 16, respectively.
- 7 Aug 2026, 11:53:27 AM IST
IND vs SLC XI LIVE, Three-Day Warm-Up Match: DROPPED!
IND vs SLC XI LIVE, Three-Day Warm-Up Match: A sharp chance but KL Rahul fails to hang on at first slip. The ball hits his wrists and races towards the boundary fence for four.
SLC XI 131/1 in 26 overs.
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- 7 Aug 2026, 11:34:49 AM IST
IND vs SLC XI LIVE, Three-Day Warm-Up Match: WICKET! RUN OUT!
IND vs SLC XI LIVE, Three-Day Warm-Up Match: At last, the opening breakthrough for India and it comes through a run-out. And it's Madushka who walks back. He just guides the ball off Manav Suthar's bowling and tries to go for a single. However, there is no response from the other end. And Madushka pays the price. He walks back after scoring 66 off 65 balls.
SLC XI 110/1 in 20.4 overs.
- 7 Aug 2026, 11:26:19 AM IST
IND vs SLC XI LIVE, Three-Day Warm-Up Match: 100-run opening stand!
IND vs SLC XI LIVE, Three-Day Warm-Up Match: Indian bowlers are being made to toil very hard as Sri Lanka openers stitch a 100-run opening stand in less than 20 overs. No Indian bowler has been able to stop the run flow as Madushka and Rasantha are making full merry.
SLC XI 101/0 in 19 overs.
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- 7 Aug 2026, 11:18:29 AM IST
IND vs SLC XI LIVE, Three-Day Warm-Up Match: 50 up for Madushka!
IND vs SLC XI LIVE, Three-Day Warm-Up Match: Madushka dances downt he track and lofts the air over long-off for a six! With this, he brings up his half-century! He follows this up with another boundary. Ravindra Jadeja is taken to the cleaner in the 17th over as he gives away 15 runs.
SLC XI 87/0 in 17 overs.
- 7 Aug 2026, 11:09:44 AM IST
IND vs SLC XI LIVE, Three-Day Warm-Up Match: Even Jadeja struggles!
IND vs SLC XI LIVE, Three-Day Warm-Up Match: Even Ravindra Jadeja is finding it tough to contain the run flow as Sri Lanka openers have dug their heels in here. The scoring rate is more than 4 runs per over.
Sri Lanka Cricket XI 65/0 in 15 overs.
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- 7 Aug 2026, 10:55:48 AM IST
IND vs SLC XI LIVE, Three-Day Warm-Up Match: 50 comes up!
IND vs SLC XI LIVE, Three-Day Warm-Up Match: This is a solid opening stand between Nishan Madushka and Ravindu Rasantha. The duo have put on 50 runs for the opening wicket. Mohammed Siraj, Gurnoor Brar and Prasidh Krishna have nothing to play with as the pitch is offering no assistance.
SLC XI 53/0 in 12 overs.
- 7 Aug 2026, 10:30:20 AM IST
IND vs SLC XI LIVE, Three-Day Warm-Up Match: Gambhir-Gill conversation
IND vs SLC XI LIVE, Three-Day Warm-Up Match: As Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna struggle to take the opening wicket, the camera pans to the Indian dugout where Shubman Gill is seen in an animated conversation with head coach Gautam Gambhir.
ICYMI: Gill is not fielding on Day 1 because of the injury he suffered on the eve of the warm-up contest.
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- 7 Aug 2026, 10:16:42 AM IST
IND vs SLC XI LIVE, Three-Day Warm-Up Match: Siraj, Prasidh easing in
IND vs SLC XI LIVE, Three-Day Warm-Up Match: Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna are just easing into their spells and are not bowling full throttle for now. Sri Lanka Cricket XI have already registered three boundaries.
SLC XI 13/0 in 3 overs.
- 7 Aug 2026, 10:01:28 AM IST
IND vs SLC XI LIVE, Three-Day Warm-Up Match: The match begins!
IND vs SLC XI LIVE, Three-Day Warm-Up Match: We are live! Mohammed Siraj with the ball in hand and the opening delivery of the contest goes for a four! Siraj bowls a loose half-volley and Nishan Madushka times the ball on the offside for an elegant boundary.
SLC XI 4/0
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- 7 Aug 2026, 09:40:30 AM IST
IND vs SLC XI LIVE, Three-Day Warm-Up Match: Injury scare for Shubman Gill
Update: Captain Shubman Gill sustained an impact injury to his right ring finger during India's practice on Thursday. As a precautionary measure, he will not take the field on Day 1 of the warm-up game against SLC XI. The BCCI Medical Team is monitoring his progress.
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KL Rahul… https://t.co/Mzu2yW4OgXIND vs SLC XI LIVE, Three-Day Warm-Up Match: Shubman Gill, who sustained an impact injury during training, won't take the field on Day 1.
“Captain Shubman Gill sustained an impact injury to his right ring finger during India's practice on Thursday. As a precautionary measure, he will not take the field on Day 1 of the warm-up game against SLC XI. The BCCI Medical Team is monitoring his progress. KL Rahul will lead the team in Gill's absence,” the BCCI said.
- 7 Aug 2026, 09:33:27 AM IST
IND vs SLC XI LIVE, Three-Day Warm-Up Match: Toss update!
IND vs SLC XI LIVE, Three-Day Warm-Up Match: Sri Lanka Cricket XI win the toss and opt to bat. Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav and the bowlers will be in action first. Stay tuned for more updates.
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- 7 Aug 2026, 09:15:35 AM IST
IND vs SLC XI LIVE, Three-Day Warm-Up Match: Live streaming details
IND vs SLC XI LIVE, Three-Day Warm-Up Match: The contest will be telecast and broadcast live. Sony Sports Ten 1 SD and HD channel is the go to destination on TV while the match can be streamed live on the SonyLiv app and website.
- 7 Aug 2026, 09:00:13 AM IST
IND vs SLC XI LIVE, Three-Day Warm-Up Match: No Sai Sudharsan
IND vs SLC XI LIVE, Three-Day Warm-Up Match: Sai Sudharsan won't be playing any part in the practice game as he is yet to link up with the squad in Sri Lanka. However, he's expected to recover in time for the first Test, beginning August 15.
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- 7 Aug 2026, 08:45:09 AM IST
IND vs SLC XI LIVE, Three-Day Warm-Up Match: Hello and welcome!
IND vs SLC XI LIVE, Three-Day Warm-Up Match: Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the three-day warm-up match between India and Sri Lanka Cricket XI. First ball to be bowled at 10 AM. Stay tuned for more.