IND vs SL 1st Test Day 1Today Cricket Match Live Score:India and Sri Lanka will begin their two-match Test series at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday, August 15. The match is part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 . Shubman Gill will lead India, while Dhananjaya de Silva will captain Sri Lanka.
India are currently fifth in theWTC table, while Sri Lanka are sixth. The toss will take place at 9:30 AM IST, with play starting at 10:00 AM IST.
India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test: Where to Watch Live Streaming
The India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test will be shown live on the Star Sports Network in India. Fans can also watch the live stream on the Sony LIV app and website. Day 1 action will start at 10:00 AM IST, while the toss will take place 30 minutes earlier at 9:30 AM IST.
India vs SL 1st Test: Probable Playing 11
India are expected to make some changes to their team because Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan are not available for the first Test. Shubman Gill will lead the team, with KL Rahul as vice-captain. After the toss, we will update this section with the confirmed playing XIs for both India and Sri Lanka.
SL vs IND 1st Test Cricket Match: Weather and Pitch Report
The match will be played at the Galle International Stadium, which is known for helping spin bowlers. The pitch usually becomes more helpful for spinners as the Test goes on. Sri Lanka have a strong spin attack led by Prabath Jayasuriya. The weather and pitch conditions could play an important role in the match.
IND vs Sri Lanka 1st Test: Head to Head
India have a clear advantage in Test matches against Sri Lanka. The two teams have played 46 Tests, with India winning 22 matches and Sri Lanka winning 7. The other 17 matches ended in a draw. India will now look to continue this record under Shubman Gill in his first Test series as captain in Sri Lanka.