The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has officially named its 14-member squad for the upcoming second Test match against India. The highly anticipated encounter, a crucial fixture in the ongoing World Test Championship cycle, is scheduled to be played at the iconic Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo from August 23rd to 27th, 2026. The island nation will be eager to reverse their fortunes after a 165-run defeat to India in the first Test in Galle.
Dhananjaya De Silva will lead the Sri Lankan side as captain, with Kamindu Mendis serving as his vice-captain. The squad features a blend of experienced campaigners and promising young talent, including Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, and Pasindu Sooriyabandara, who will be looking to make a significant impact against a formidable Indian outfit. Niroshan Dickwella, Keshara Nuwantha, and the spin wizard Prabath Jayasuriya are also key inclusions.
Sri Lanka’s head coach, Gary Kirsten, recently acknowledged the team’s progress but stressed the vital need to translate potential into tangible results, particularly given the team’s limited exposure to regular Test cricket. The home side will aim to leverage familiar conditions at the SSC, a venue often dubbed ‘the Lord’s of Sri Lanka’ for its lush fields and excellent facilities, to level the two-match series.
Sri Lanka Updated Test Squad
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Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Kamindu Mendis (VC), Dhananjaya de Silva (C), Sahan Arachchige, Sonal Dinusha, Niroshan Dickwella, Keshara Nuwantha, Prabath Jayasuriya, Milan Rathnayake, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando.
Match Details of India vs Srilanka 2nd Test 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | 2nd Test, India Tour of Sri Lanka 2026 |
| Teams | Sri Lanka vs India |
| Venue | Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC), Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Dates | August 23 – 27, 2026 |
| Start Time | 10:00 AM SLST (UTC+5:30) / 10:00 AM IST (UTC+5:30) |
Head-to-Head and Recent Form
The historical Test rivalry between India and Sri Lanka has largely favored the visitors. Out of 47 Test matches played, India has secured 23 victories, while Sri Lanka has won 7, with 17 matches ending in a draw. India has maintained a strong record against Sri Lanka, remaining undefeated in Test matches against them since August 2015. Since then, India has won six and drawn two of the eight Tests played between the two sides before the current series. With India’s 165-run victory in the first Test of this series in Galle, their unbeaten run against Sri Lanka continues, giving them a 1-0 lead. This series also holds significant weight for both teams as they vie for crucial points in the World Test Championship.
With India already holding a 1-0 lead, Sri Lanka faces a stern test at home. The updated squad signals a determination to put up a stronger fight and deliver a performance that can turn the tide in their favour.