India vs Sri Lanka Test Series 2026: Complete schedule, match timings, venues and more

India will tour Sri Lanka in August 2026 for a two-match Test series as part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle. The series will be India's first bilateral Test tour of Sri Lanka since 2017 and is expected to be important for both teams in the WTC standings.

The first Test will be played at the Galle International Cricket Stadium from August 15 to 19. The second and final Test will take place at the Singhalese Sports Club in Colombo from August 23 to 27. Both matches will be crucial as India and Sri Lanka aim to earn valuable WTC points.

Before the Test series begins, Team India will play a four-day warm-up match in Colombo from August 7. The practice game will help the players adjust to Sri Lankan conditions and prepare for the challenges of red-ball cricket.

In this article, we will share the complete schedule, match timings, venues, squads, live streaming details, and all the latest updates about the India vs Sri Lanka Test Series 2026.

India vs Sri Lanka Test Series 2026: Full schedule and dates

India's tour of Sri Lanka in 2026 will begin with a four-day warm-up match in Colombo from August 7 to 10. The practice game will help the Indian team prepare for the conditions before the start of the two-match Test series.

The Test series will begin in Galle from August 15 to 19, while the second and final Test will be played at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo from August 23 to 27. All matches will start at 10:00 AM IST.

India vs Sri Lanka Test series 2026: Venues and match timings

The India vs Sri Lanka Test Series 2026 will be played at two iconic venues in Sri Lanka. The first Test will take place at the Galle International Stadium in Galle, while the second Test will be held at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Cricket Ground in Colombo. Both matches will begin at 10:00 AM IST.

The Galle International Stadium is known for its spin-friendly pitches, especially as the match progresses. The surface is expected to offer plenty of assistance to spinners, making slow bowlers an important part of both teams' plans during the opening Test.

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The SSC Cricket Ground in Colombo usually provides good pace and bounce for fast bowlers on the first day. As the match continues, the pitch is expected to help spinners more, making the final stages of the Test challenging for batters.

India vs Sri Lanka Test series 2026: Broadcast & live streaming

Both Test matches in the India vs Sri Lanka Test Series 2026 will be played as day matches. Play will begin at 10:00 AM IST on all five days of each Test, subject to weather and match conditions.

Fans in India can watch the live television broadcast of the series on the Star Sports Network. The matches will also be available for live streaming on the JioHotstar app and website.

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Viewers can follow every ball of the two-match Test series through live TV coverage or online streaming. Fans can also stay updated with live scores, match highlights and post-match analysis throughout the tour.

India vs Sri Lanka Test Series 2026: Squads and key players to watch

Shubman Gill will lead the Indian team, with KL Rahul serving as vice-captain. Sri Lanka will be captained by Dhananjaya de Silva. India have suffered a major setback as fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the two-match Test series due to a left knee injury. The BCCI has named uncapped pacer Auqib Nabi as his replacement.

India Squad for Sri Lanka tour

Shubman Gill (captain), KL Rahul (vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Sai Sudharsan, Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Devdutt Padikkal, Saransh Jain and Auqib Nabi.

Key players to watch

Auqib Nabi:

Auqib Nabi has received his first India call-up after replacing the injured Jasprit Bumrah. The Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler impressed with 60 wickets in 10 Ranji Trophy matches and has also earned praise from former India bowlers Irfan Pathan and Munaf Patel. Fans will be eager to see how he performs on his Test debut.

Ravindra Jadeja:

Ravindra Jadeja will play an important role in Sri Lanka, where spin bowlers are expected to have a big impact. The experienced all-rounder will be key with both bat and ball, and a strong performance could strengthen his place in India's Test side.

Saransh Jain:

Saransh Jain has earned a place in the Indian squad after Washington Sundar's injury. The 33-year-old all-rounder is in line to make his international debut. He is a left-handed batter and a right-arm off-spinner, and this series could be a big opportunity to prove himself at the highest level.