After securing a 165-run victory in Galle, Team India looks to seal the series in the second Test against Sri Lanka at Colombo's Sinhalese Sports Club.
Team India took a 1-0 lead in the series after recording a 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test at Galle, picking up key points on the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 table. The visitors now aim to replicate their success in the second Test as they chase a series win.
The second and final Test between Sri Lanka and India is scheduled to take place at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo from August 22 to 26, 2026, with the match starting on August 23. Daily action begins at 10:00 AM IST (same timing in Sri Lanka), with the toss taking place at 09:30 AM IST.
Sri Lanka enters the match under heavy pressure following a poor batting performance in Galle. Wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Chandimal sustained an injury and will miss the second Test, joining Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka on the injury list. Sri Lanka requires a victory to draw the series.
In India, the match will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network via Sony Sports Ten 1 SD and HD, with regional commentary on Sony Sports Ten 3 and Sony Sports Ten 4 (SD and HD). Live streaming is available on the Sony LIV app and website. Sri Lankan viewers can watch live coverage via Dialog TV and PEO TV.
Reporting sourced from Khel Now. Photo courtesy Khel Now.