India secures victory over Sri Lanka in first Test at Galle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 3:58 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
India achieved a 165-run victory against Sri Lanka in the first Test at Galle, which concluded on Wednesday. This match marked India's first Test assignment since their loss to South Africa in November. The rain-affected contest extended to the fifth day, with India dismissing Sri Lanka to secure their fifth win in the current World Test Championship cycle. India's points percentage increased to 53.33, although they remain in fifth place overall. They have one more match in the Sri Lanka series before traveling to New Zealand for two Tests and ending their campaign against Australia next year.
- •India secured their first Test win since defeating the West Indies last year.
- •The victory improved India's points percentage from 48.14 to 53.33.
- •Sri Lanka's points percentage dropped to 33.33 after the loss.
- •India has one more Test in the series before facing New Zealand.
- •Winning all remaining matches could position India well for the WTC final.
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"The win came in India’s first Test assignment since their 0-2 home series loss to South Africa in November last year. The rain-affected match went into the fifth day after India had taken control of the contest.
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