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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- India face Sri Lanka in a two-Test series in Sri Lanka.
- Galle and Colombo will host the two-Test series from August 15.
- The series is part of the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship cycle.
India vs Sri Lanka two-Test battle in Sri Lanka
India face Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series as they look to gain valuable points in the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle, with both sides in the race to qualify for the WTC Final.
The series commences on August 15 at the Galle International Stadium followed by the second Test in Colombo from August 23. The spin-friendly conditions in Sri Lanka could play a decisive role.
Auqib Nabi and Sarfaraz Khan replaced the injured duo of Jasprit Bumrah Sai Sudharsan, respectively, in India's squad. The hosts named a 16-member squad for the first Test, with Dhananjaya de Silva continuing to lead the side.
After last suffering a 2-0 series defeat against South Africa, the visitors can depend on players like Mohammed Siraj, Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav to perform in tough conditions.
Sri Lanka lost their previous two-match Test series 1-0 to the West Indies in June/July 2026, after losing the first Test heavily by an innings and 217 runs and securing a draw in the rain-affected second Test.
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India vs Sri Lanka Test 2026 schedule
| Match | Dates | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | August 15-19, 2026 | Galle International Stadium, Galle |
| 2nd Test | August 23-27, 2026 | SSC Ground, Colombo |
Where to watch IND vs SL Test 2026 around the world
| Region | TV channel | OTT/digital |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | Ten Cricket, Siyatha TV (Free-to-air) | YouTube |
| India | Sony Sports Network, DD Sports (Free-to-air) | Sony LIV |
| UK & Ireland | TNT Sports | HBO Max |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV (Click to watch) | Willow by Cricbuzz (Click to watch) |
| Pakistan | Ten Cricket | Tapmad |
| Australia | Foxtel | Kayo Sports |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport digital |
| Caribbean | Rush Sports | Rush Sports digital |
* Some broadcasts and streaming services will be subject to local scheduling and may vary by territory.
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Where to watch IND vs SL Test 2026 in Sri Lanka
- TV channel: Ten Cricket
- Live streaming: YouTube
- Free-to-air: Siyatha TV
Fans in Sri Lanka can watch the two-match Test series between India and Sri Lanka live on Ten Cricket via Dialog TV and PEO TV.
Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed that the two-Test series will be available free-to-air on Siyatha TV, while live streaming will be via Sri Lanka Cricket YouTube channel.
Where to watch IND vs SL Test 2026 in India
- TV channel: Sony Sports Network
- Live streaming: Sony LIV
- Free-to-air: DD Sports
For viewers in India, the IND vs SL Test 2026 series will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network, while live streaming available on Sony LIV app and website.
DD Sports is also carrying the Tests free-to-air for DD Free Dish viewers.
Where to watch IND vs SL Test 2026 in the UK & Ireland
- TV channel: TNT Sports
- Live streaming: HBO Max
TNT Sports will show the two-Test series between India and Sri Lanka in the UK, with live streaming on HBO Max.
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Where to watch IND vs SL Test 2026 in Pakistan
- TV channel: Ten Cricket
- Live streaming: Tapmad
Cricket fans in Pakistan would be able to watch the games on Ten Cricket, with live streaming of the Tests on Tapmad.
Where to watch IND vs SL Test 2026 in USA & Canada
- TV channel:Willow TV
- Live streaming:Willow by Cricbuzz
In the US & Canada, the matches are available to watch on Willow TV (TV and live streaming).
IND vs SL Test 2026 start time worldwide
Both the Test matches will begin in the morning session in Sri Lanka. The first Test in Galle and second Test in Colombo are scheduled to start at 10:00 a.m. local time.
- Sri Lanka (SLST): 10:00 a.m.
- India (IST): 10:00 a.m.
- Pakistan (PST): 9:30 a.m.
- UK & Ireland (BST): 5:30 a.m.
- USA & Canada (ET): 12:30 a.m.
- UAE (GST): 8:00 a.m.
- South Africa (SAST): 6:30 a.m.
- Australia (AEST): 2:30 p.m.
- New Zealand (NZST): 4:30 p.m.
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