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Shubman Gill leads India batting after winning toss against Sri Lanka

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Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Shubman Gill leads India batting after winning toss against Sri Lanka

Summary

India's 600th Test match against Sri Lanka is underway in Galle, with captain Shubman Gill opting to bat first after winning the toss. Gill indicated that the pitch and weather conditions are favorable for batting. The Indian lineup features a mostly unchanged XI from their previous Test, with Devdutt Padikkal replacing the injured Sai Sudharsan. Sri Lanka has included Keshara Nuwantha, who is making his international debut. Sri Lanka's captain, Dhananjaya de Silva, expressed that they would have also chosen to bat first if they had won the toss.

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•Shubman Gill captains India in their landmark 600th Test.
•India won the toss and chose to bat first.
•Devdutt Padikkal replaces injured Sai Sudharsan in the XI.
•Keshara Nuwantha makes his international debut for Sri Lanka.
•Match takes place at the iconic Galle ground.

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9:54 AMYahoo Sports — India's 600th Test: Shubman Gill opts to bat vs Sri Lanka; here's who made India's XI in Galle

What they're saying

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India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat first against Sri Lanka in the opening Test of the two-match series in Galle on Saturday. Gill said the pitch looked good and the weather conditions were also favourable for a full day of cricket.
— Yahoo Sports

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