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India prepares for crucial Sri Lanka series in WTC 2025-27

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 7:02 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

India prepares for crucial Sri Lanka series in WTC 2025-27

Summary

India faces Sri Lanka in a two-Test series starting August 15 as part of the 2025-27 World Test Championship. With four losses already, captain Shubman Gill emphasizes the need to win around six or seven of their remaining nine Tests to qualify for the WTC final next June. India currently sits fifth in the points table with a points percentage of 48.15, needing to improve significantly to remain competitive. The following series will include a tour to New Zealand and conclude with a five-Test series against Australia.

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By the Numbers

•India's Test series against Sri Lanka begins August 15
•India has lost four out of nine Tests in the current WTC cycle
•Aiming for six or seven wins to qualify for the WTC final
•Currently fifth in points table with a PCT of 48.15
•Next series in New Zealand follows the Sri Lanka Tests

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7:02 PMYahoo Sports — Four losses already, nine Tests left: What Shubman Gill's India need to do to reach WTC final?

What they're saying

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"The main goal is to play the WTC final, which is next year. And we have got about nine Tests and I think we have to win around six or seven to be able to have a good chance at qualifying. So in terms of that, I think it's a very important series for us," India captain Gill said at the pre-match press conference ahead of first Test against Sri Lanka on Saturday.
— Yahoo Sports

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