Team India secured a thrilling victory in the three-day warm-up match ahead of their upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. The biggest highlight of the match was not a brilliant bowling spell but an unbelievable batting performance from Mohammed Siraj.
Known as “Miyan Magic” for his bowling performances, Siraj created magic with the bat this time. When India needed 16 runs in the final over, the fast bowler smashed three consecutive sixes to take the team over the finish line in dramatic fashion.
Siraj’s fearless batting under pressure became the biggest talking point of the match.
Mohammed Siraj Finishes the Game in Style
The situation looked challenging for India in the final stages of the match.
With just two overs remaining, India needed 23 runs to win. Saransh Jain and Manav Suthar were batting comfortably, but the Indian team management decided to take an aggressive approach.
Gautam Gambhir made a bold move and sent Mohammed Siraj to the crease after Manav Suthar was retired out.
Siraj had one clear objective — finish the match for India.
He immediately showed his attacking intent. In the previous over, he smashed a six and took a single from the final delivery.
Then came the final over.
India needed 16 runs, and Siraj produced a memorable finish by hitting three consecutive sixes. His clean striking helped India complete the chase in style.
Siraj remained unbeaten on 32 runs from just 15 balls, including four sixes and one boundary, and played a match-winning cameo for India.
🚨 NOT SEHWAG. NOT PANT. NOT VAIBHAV.
This is DSP MOHAMMED SIRAJ turning into a MONSTER FINISHER! 🫡🔥
16 needed in the final over.
Siraj’s response: 6️⃣ 6️⃣ 6️⃣! 💥💥💥#IndvsSL #MdSiraj
pic.twitter.com/VSxVCL0BvJ— CricInformer (@CricInformer) August 9, 2026
Tailenders’ Contribution With the Bat Is a Big Positive for India
Siraj’s batting performance is a major positive for India ahead of the Test series against Sri Lanka.
In Test cricket, runs from the lower order can often change the momentum of a match. Tailenders staying confident and contributing valuable runs can provide extra depth to any team.
Earlier in the warm-up match, Gurnoor Brar also impressed with his power-hitting. He smashed four sixes in the first innings and showed that India’s lower-order batters have the ability to add quick runs when required.
With players like Siraj and Gurnoor showing confidence with the bat, India will take encouragement from the fact that their tailenders are capable of making useful contributions.
Mohammed Siraj’s Batting Heroics Give India Extra Confidence
Warm-up matches are mainly about giving players match practice, testing combinations and building rhythm before a major series.
However, a thrilling victory like this can provide additional confidence to the team.
Mohammed Siraj’s unexpected batting heroics will remain one of the biggest highlights of this practice match.
While his main responsibility remains taking wickets with the ball, his ability to contribute important runs lower down the order can become a valuable advantage for India.
In Test cricket, every run matters, and lower-order contributions often play a crucial role in deciding the outcome of matches.
Siraj has already established himself as an important member of India’s bowling attack. Now, performances like this show that he can also provide useful support with the bat when the team needs it.
