India batting coach names stars who impressed in warm-up

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak praised the team's performance in their warm-up match against Sri Lanka, describing the game as a highly productive outing ahead of the two-match Test series, starting August 15. India secured a six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in their only.

Gill made a return to the action during the final day of the warm-up clash, scoring a quick 44 in 54 balls, laying the foundation of an easy 207-run chase for India that will give them plenty of morale ahead of the two-match Test.

What Happened

I think it was very good, very productive because if we practice four more days, I don't think it will be as good as the practice match because bowlers bowled with good intensity. Highlighting individual performances, Kotak praised all-round efforts from the.

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• Siraj smashed an unbeaten 32 off 15 balls, including four sixes.

• Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill provided a strong start, while Jadeja, Pant and Mohammed Siraj helped India chase down the target in 45 overs with a six-wicket win.

Key Details

Kotak also lauded Devdutt Padikkal's batting performance and appreciated the efforts of India's fast bowlers, who delivered strong spells despite limited assistance from the pitch. I think Devdutt batted really well, the way Gurnoor also bowled, and our fast bowlers put a.

• Sri Lanka XI declared their second innings at 200/6, setting India a target of 207 runs.

• KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Manav Suthar and Gurnoor Brar also contributed with the bat.

• In reply, India declared at 357/6, with Devdutt Padikkal starring with an unbeaten 142 off 164 balls.

Why It Matters

I think it was all in all a very good practice match.

• India's Manav Suthar, Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav picked up two wickets each.

• Sri Lanka XI posted 363/8 declared in the first innings, with Ravindu Rasantha, Nishan Fernando and Sonal Dinusha scoring half-centuries.

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