India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak emphasized the value of match intensity, claiming the team's warm-up win against Sri Lanka was more beneficial than extended training sessions.

Sri Lanka's Ravindu Rasantha and Nishan Madushka struck impressive half-centuries, challenging India's bowlers during the three-day warm-up game in Colombo.

India recovered after early setbacks as Ravindra Jadeja and Manav Suthar steadied the innings following cheap dismissals of Dhruv Jurel and Rishabh Pant on Day 1.