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KEY MATCH DETAILS: (Sri Lanka vs India 1st Test)
- Venue: Galle International Stadium, Galle
- Captains: Shubman Gill (India), Dhananjaya de Silva (Sri Lanka)
- Toss result: India won the toss and opted to bat.
- Live Telecast: Sony Sports Network (India), Willow TV (USA, Canada), Sky Sports (UK, England)
- Umpires and match officials: Ahsan Raza, Rod Tucker (On-field umpires), Sharfuddoula (TV Umpire), Raveendra Wimalasiri (Reserve Umpire), Andy Pycroft (Match Referee)
- Match result: TBD
- Player of the Match: TBD
Sri Lanka vs India 1st Test live match Scorecard
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Sri Lanka vs India 1st Test live 2026 Live Score Updates
Hello everyone, and welcome to the live blog for the Sri Lanka vs India 1st Test in Galle.
This is a crucial encounter for both sides as they need points to stay afloat in the World Test Championship cycle. Sri Lanka will sense an opportunity to beat the visitors as they know the conditions well and India's frailty against spin is not a secret anymore.
Prabhat Jayasuriya will be the key bowler for Sri Lanka as he has already taken 81 wickets in just 11 Tests at Galle. India's middle order will be asked some tough questions, and without the presence of Sai Sudharsan, the going will be more difficult.
Toss result: India won the toss and opted to bat.
Sri Lanka vs India 1st Test: Win Probability
For the latest winning momentum in this match, you can click here for the Manhattan GFX breakdown, while the latest probability odds are below:
| Team | Win percentage |
|---|---|
| India | 40% |
| Sri Lanka | 60% |
Sri Lanka vs India 1st Test: Playing XI
India playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill(c), Devdutt Padikkal, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
Sri Lanka playing XI: Lahiru Udara, Nishan Madushka, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva(c), Sonal Dinusha, Niroshan Dickwella(w), Keshara Nuwantha, Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando
Sri Lanka vs India 1st Test weather forecast: Rain chances in Galle
There is a high probability that rain will be a factor in Galle across the five days.
- Day 1 (August 15): High of 30°C, low of 27°C, with around a 50% chance of rain
- Day 2 (August 16): High of 31°C, low of 27°C, with around a 25% chance of rain
- Day 3 (August 17): High of 30°C, low of 27°C, with around a 40% chance of rain
- Day 4 (August 18): High of 31°C, low of 28°C, with around a 40% chance of rain
- Day 5 (August 19): High of 31°C, low of 27°C, with around a 35% chance of rain
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Sri Lanka vs India Test series schedule
| Match | Dates | Venue | Match Timing (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test (India's 600th Test) | August 15 – August 19, 2026 | Galle International Cricket Stadium, Galle | 10:00 AM IST |
| 2nd Test | August 23 – August 27, 2026 | SSC Cricket Ground, Colombo | 10:00 AM IST |
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