India A vs Sri Lanka A unofficial Test live streaming: When and where to watch in India

Unofficial Tests may not have international status, but they are still considered an important platform for players to push their case for national selection. For India, this tour of Sri Lanka offers a chance to test bench strength and identify future red-ball options for the senior team.

The India A vs Sri Lanka A unofficial Test matches are scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM IST. Both matches will follow the same timing, giving fans a consistent start time for all days of the two-match series.

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The first unofficial Test will be played from June 25 to June 28, 2026, at the Galle International Stadium. The second and final unofficial Test will take place from July 2 to July 5, 2026, also at the same venue in Galle.

India A vs Sri Lanka A unofficial Test: Full squad, pitch Report & live score updates

The red-ball leg of the India A tour of Sri Lanka follows the limited-overs series and will act as an important platform for young players pushing for a place in India’s senior Test setup. With Sri Lankan conditions usually assisting spinners, these unofficial Tests will test the players’ patience, technique, and overall temperament in longer format cricket.

Squads

India A: Dhruv Jurel (captain, wicketkeeper), Sai Sudharsan, Ayush Pandey, Devdutt Padikkal (vice-captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Harsh Dubey, Saransh Jain, Gurnoor Brar, Auqib Nabi, Yash Thakur, Anshul Kamboj, N. Jagadeesan (wicketkeeper), Aman Mokhade, Shaik Rasheed, Zeeshan Ansari.

Sri Lanka A: Niroshan Dickwella (wicketkeeper), Nuwanidu Fernando, Ashen Bandara, Sahan Arachchige (captain), Pawantha Weerasinghe, Dilum Sudeera, Ravindu Fernando, Keshara Nuwantha, Kavindu Pathiratne, Mohamed Shiraz, Dulaj Samuditha, Praveen Maneesha, Asanka Manoj, Sohan de Livera, Chamika Gunasekara, Ahan Wickramasinghe.

Pitch Report (Galle International Stadium)

The Galle pitch is traditionally spin-friendly and tends to slow down as the match progresses. Batting becomes tougher from Day 3 onwards, making the toss very important. Teams batting first generally enjoy an advantage, with big first-innings scores often deciding the match.

• Total Matches: 49
• Matches won batting first: 26
• Matches won bowling first: 16
• Average 1st innings score: 375
• Average 2nd innings score: 312
• Average 3rd innings score: 239
• Average 4th innings score: 154

1. Highest total: 704/3 (SL vs IRE)
2. Lowest total: 73 all out (RSA vs SL)
3. Highest chase: 344/6 (PAK vs SL)
4. Lowest defended: 117 all out (PAK vs SL)

Live Streaming Details

The India A vs Sri Lanka A unofficial Test will not be available on TV broadcast in India. However, fans can watch the live streaming on digital platforms. The match will be available on Sri Lanka Cricket’s YouTube channel, along with live coverage and updates on apps like Cricbuzz and ESPN.