India vs Sri Lanka Test Series 2026: Schedule and Streaming

India will face Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series starting on August 15 in Galle. Both teams are competing for valuable points in the World Test Championship, with India in fifth place (52 points) and Sri Lanka sixth (20 points).

Shubman Gill leads India, while Dhananjaya de Silva captains Sri Lanka. Key players include KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant for India, and Kamindu Mendis for Sri Lanka.

Injuries impact both teams: Jasprit Bumrah is out for India, and Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis are missing for Sri Lanka. Shubman Gill returned after an injury to score 44 runs in a practice match.

Galle’s pitch favors spin, giving Sri Lanka an advantage with their multiple spin options. India has not played in Sri Lanka since their 2017 series win. Important players for India include Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ravindra Jadeja.

India has historically performed well against Sri Lanka, winning three of the last five matches. They defeated Sri Lanka 3-0 in 2017, with Shikhar Dhawan scoring 190 runs.

Fans can watch the series on Sony Sports Network TV or via the Sony LIV app for live streaming.