India versus Sri Lanka Cricket XI live updates: India started day three of the three-day warm-up match in a solid position, trailing the hosts by only six runs after posting 357 for six in response to Sri Lanka Cricket XI’s 363 for eight declared. Devdutt Padikkal was the top scorer with an unbeaten 142, strengthening his claim for the number three position amid uncertainty over Sai Sudharsan. Ravindra Jadeja made 63 and Manav Suthar added a steady 41. Gurnoor Brar hit four sixes in the final over to remain not out on 36 from 18 deliveries. India aim to surpass the hosts’ total and provide more practice for players on the last day. Shubman Gill’s fitness is under discussion after missing day two due to a finger injury. Brief scores: Sri Lanka Cricket XI 363 for eight declared, India 357 for six. Later, Sri Lanka Cricket XI declared their second innings at 200 for six, setting India a target of 207. Gurnoor Brar claimed his fifth wicket by dismissing Sonal Dinusha for nine. Sri Lanka Cricket XI reached 165 for five. Ravindra Jadeja then removed Anjala Bandara for 35. At lunch, Sri Lanka Cricket XI were 106 for three, leading by 112 overall. Gurnoor Brar broke a partnership by dismissing Pavan Rathnayake for 16. Sri Lanka Cricket XI advanced to 77 for two, extending their lead to 79. Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna took early wickets.
