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India and Sri Lanka begin Test series at Galle on August 15

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Last updated Aug 15, 2026

India and Sri Lanka begin Test series at Galle on August 15
Summary

India faces Sri Lanka in a two-Test series starting today at Galle International Stadium. This series is part of the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship cycle. Both teams are looking to secure critical points in the qualification race for the WTC Final. The first Test runs from August 15 to 19, followed by the second Test in Colombo from August 23. Conditions in Sri Lanka are expected to favor spinners, impacting match dynamics significantly.

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  • •India and Sri Lanka play two Tests in Sri Lanka.
  • •First Test starts today at 10:00 a.m. SLST.
  • •Sri Lanka lost their last series 1-0 to the West Indies.
  • •India aims for recovery after a 2-0 defeat against South Africa.
  • •Both teams need points to qualify for the WTC Final.
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