India faces Sri Lanka in second Test in Colombo amid rain forecast
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 11:05 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
India and Sri Lanka will meet in the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo from August 23 to 27, 2026. India leads the two-match series 1-0 after a 165-run victory in the first Test. The weather is expected to pose challenges, with forecasts indicating possible rain and thunderstorms throughout the match. Both teams have announced their lineups as they prepare for this important contest.
- •India won the first Test by 165 runs in Galle.
- •Colombo weather forecast predicts rain and high humidity.
- •Match starts at 10:00 AM IST on August 23.
- •Squads for the second Test have been revealed.
- 11:05 AMYahoo Sports — India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test live score, weather report, toss, winning probability, result and highlights from Colombo
- 10:20 PMYahoo Sports — India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test: When and where to watch live, Colombo weather report
"India aims to clinch the Test series victory over Sri Lanka in the upcoming match set to begin on August twenty-third. Anticipate wet weather as forecasts indicate possible showers and thunderstorms throughout the game. Following a dominant win by 165 runs in the first Test, both teams have revealed their lineups, heightening the stakes for this pivotal match.
"Track Sri Lanka vs India 2nd Test, full scorecard, updates, and real-time victory chances from the SSC Ground in Colombo.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 11:05 AMIndia vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test live score, weather report, toss, winning probability, result and highlights from Colombo
Track Sri Lanka vs India 2nd Test, full scorecard, updates, and real-time victory chances from the SSC Ground in Colombo.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 10:20 PMIndia vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test: When and where to watch live, Colombo weather report
India aims to clinch the Test series victory over Sri Lanka in the upcoming match set to begin on August twenty-third. Anticipate wet weather as forecasts indicate possible showers and thunderstorms throughout the game. Following a dominant win by 165 runs in the first Test, both teams have revealed their lineups, heightening the stakes for this pivotal match.
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