Sri Lanka vs India

Sri Lanka face India in the Sri Lanka v India Test Series 2026 at Galle International Cricket Stadium. The Test match is scheduled for Sat, 15 Aug 2026, 04:30 UTC. It is listed as 1st Test · Day 5 in the competition schedule. This is the opening match of a two-Test World Test Championship series. India are playing their first Test series in Sri Lanka since 2017.

The match has not started, so this preview does not show a score or result before the first confirmed update. Sri Lanka and India can each bat twice during the five-day Test unless a result is reached earlier. The toss, final playing XIs and opening session will provide the first clear indication of each side's approach. Runs, wickets and partnerships will determine the match position within the Sri Lanka v India Test Series 2026. The outcome will establish where both teams stand after this fixture.