6,6,6! Mohammed Siraj goes boom with 3 sixes in final over as India seal six-wicket win - Watch
Indian cricketer Mohammed Siraj hit three consecutive sixes in the final over of a warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI to secure a victory. His performance, totaling 32 runs off 15 balls, served as a notable highlight ahead of the upcoming Test series.
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Unexpected individual performances in warm-up matches can boost team morale and influence selection strategies for major international Test series.
Mohammed Siraj produced an unexpected batting heroics on Sunday, smashing three straight sixes in the final over to help India beat Sri Lanka Cricket XI by six wickets in their warm-up match. Needing 16 runs to win, Siraj finished unbeaten on 32 off 15 balls, including four sixes and a boundary, after taking the attack apart. Siraj walked in with India needing 16 from the final over. Keshara Nuwantha bowled three deliveries in his hitting zone, and the Indian pacer punished every one, clearing the boundary over deep midwicket each time. The three sixes brought India home with three balls remaining. Siraj's stunning finish left India's coaching staff smiling, while Sri Lankan players were even seen checking his bat after the assault. Watch:
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