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Sri Lanka vs India, 1st Test, India tour of Sri Lanka 2026

The 1st Test of the India tour of Sri Lanka 2026 is scheduled to begin tomorrow, Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. Part of the 2025–2027 ICC World Test Championship cycle, this highly anticipated encounter marks a brand-new chapter for Team India under the Test captaincy of Shubman Gill.

Match Schedule & Details

Fixture: Sri Lanka vs India, 1st Test
Dates: August 15 – August 19, 2026
Venue: Galle International Cricket Stadium, Galle
Time: 10:00 AM IST / 10:00 AM Local

Team squads with their playing role

The official squads for both India and Sri Lanka for the 1st Test in Galle, including their definitive playing roles and team duties, are detailed below.

India 15-Member Squad

Captain: Shubman Gill | Vice-Captain: KL Rahul

Player	Playing Role	Additional Notes
Shubman Gill	Top-order Batter	Captain
KL Rahul	Wicketkeeper-Batter	Vice-Captain
Yashasvi Jaiswal	Opening Batter	Left-handed
Devdutt Padikkal	Top-order Batter	Left-handed
Sarfaraz Khan	Middle-order Batter	Injury Replacement
Rishabh Pant	Wicketkeeper-Batter	Primary WK
Dhruv Jurel	Wicketkeeper-Batter	Backup WK
Ravindra Jadeja	All-rounder	Left-arm orthodox spin / Left-hand bat
Saransh Jain	All-rounder	Off-break spin
Manav Suthar	All-rounder	Slow left-arm orthodox
Kuldeep Yadav	Bowler	Left-arm wrist spin
Mohammed Siraj	Bowler	Right-arm fast-medium
Prasidh Krishna	Bowler	Right-arm fast-medium
Gurnoor Brar	Bowler	Right-arm fast-medium
Auqib Nabi	Bowler	Medium-pacer (Bumrah replacement)

Note: Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan were originally selected but withdrew due to fitness/injury issues; Auqib Nabi and Sarfaraz Khan are their respective replacements.

Sri Lanka 16-Member Squad

Captain: Dhananjaya de Silva | Vice-Captain: Kamindu Mendis

Player	Playing Role	Additional Notes
Dhananjaya de Silva	All-rounder	Captain / Off-break spin
Kamindu Mendis	All-rounder	Vice-Captain / Ambidextrous spin
Dinesh Chandimal	Wicketkeeper-Batter	Veteran top-order option
Niroshan Dickwella	Wicketkeeper-Batter	Recalled to the Test squad
Lahiru Udara	Wicketkeeper-Batter	Middle-order cover
Nishan Madushka	Opening Batter	Top-order batsman
Pasindu Sooriyabandara	Top-order Batter	Uncapped / Potential debutant
Ramesh Mendis	All-rounder	Off-break spin bowler
Sonal Dinusha	All-rounder	Left-arm orthodox spinner
Prabath Jayasuriya	Bowler	Primary left-arm orthodox spinner
Keshara Nuwantha	Bowler	Uncapped right-arm off-spinner
Asitha Fernando	Bowler	Right-arm fast-medium
Lahiru Kumara	Bowler	Right-arm fast
Vishwa Fernando	Bowler	Left-arm fast-medium
Dilshan Madushanka	Bowler	Left-arm fast-medium
Milan Rathnayake	Bowler	Right-arm medium-fast

Note: Regular red-ball players Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka miss this Test match due to injuries.

Match Winner Prediction

The full percentage breakdown of expected match outcomes is as follows:

Match Outcome	Probability
India Win	60.5%
Draw / No Result	21.5%
Sri Lanka Win	18.0%

60.5%

21.5%

18%

India Win | Draw / No Result | Sri Lanka Win

Weather Factor: The 21.5% draw / no-result probability is influenced by the possibility of short, sharp rain showers during the match.

Head-to-Head Record

India holds a dominant 22–7 lead over Sri Lanka across 46 total Test matches played between the two nations, with the remaining 17 encounters resulting in a draw.

While India’s overall record reflects historical superiority, the dynamic shifts significantly depending on the venue.

Head-to-Head Test Breakdown

Condition	Total Played	India Wins	Sri Lanka Wins	Draws
Overall	46	22	7	17
In India	22	12	0	10
In Sri Lanka	24	10	7	7
At Galle (1st Test Venue)	5	2	3	0

Match Day Forecast

Intermittent rain showers and thunderstorms are forecast for all five days of the 1st Test match in Galle, presenting a high risk of regular stoppages. Because August falls within the region’s wet season, subcontinental weather models predict warm, humid conditions punctuated by short, heavy downpours rather than a continuous daily washout.

5-Day Weather & Rain Probability Breakdown

Match Day & Date	Max/Min Temp	Rain Probability	Key Conditions & Match Impact
Day 1 Sat, Aug 15	29°C / 28°C	50% – 65%	Passing morning thunderstorms; high dampness at the toss.
Day 2 Sun, Aug 16	30°C / 28°C	25% – 50%	Mostly cloudy with brief afternoon showers.
Day 3 Mon, Aug 17	30°C / 28°C	40%	Overcast sky with light, scattered spells of rain.
Day 4 Tue, Aug 18	31°C / 28°C	40%	Humid; isolated thunderstorm risks during afternoon sessions.
Day 5 Wed, Aug 19	30°C / 28°C	35% – 55%	Overcast with rain likely to interrupt the closing sessions.

Disclaimer The predictions and betting insights on this page are based on expert analysis, current form and statistical data for entertainment purposes only. Please bet responsibly and in accordance with the laws and regulations of your country.