IND vs SL Test Series 2026 Squad: When and where to watch India vs Sri Lanka matches, full team list, schedule and live streaming details as warm-up match begins today

Indian and Sri Lankan fans are set to enjoy a full-fledged red-ball tour of Sri Lanka next month. For India, the series carries extra motivation, with the team riding on a five-match winning streak in Sri Lanka and remaining unbeaten in bilateral series there since 2008.

Sri Lanka, however, will look to turn the tide. Playing in familiar home conditions, where they have traditionally been a formidable side, they will be eager to break India’s long-standing dominance.

India vs Sri Lanka Test Series Full Schedule

Practice Match (4-day): Starts August 7 — Colombo

• 1st Test: August 15–19 — Galle International Stadium, Galle
• 2nd Test: August 23–27 — Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC), Colombo

India vs Sri Lanka Match Timings

Both Test matches will begin at the traditional 10 am local time, maintaining the classic red-ball format schedule.

India vs Sri Lanka Warm-Up Match Before the Series

Ahead of the main series, the Indian team will play a four-day practice match in Colombo starting today. This fixture will allow batters to spend valuable time at the crease, while bowlers can get accustomed to Sri Lankan conditions before the competitive matches begin.

India vs Sri Lanka test series 2026 squad

Full squad: Shubman Gill (Captain), KL Rahul (Vice-Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant (wk), Sai Sudharsan*, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, Jasprit Bumrah*, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Devdutt Padikkal, Saransh Jain

*(Sai Sudharsan and Jasprit Bumrah are both included but need fitness clearance from the BCCI medical team before they're confirmed for the opening Test.)

India vs Sri Lanka Test Series 2026: When and Where to Watch

Fans in India won’t have to search for where to catch the action, as the series will follow the familiar broadcast pattern used for India’s overseas tours. Star Sports will air the matches live on television, while JioHotstar will provide live streaming across mobile devices, tablets, and smart TVs. Viewers can also enjoy coverage in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, and several regional options, making it easy to follow the game in their preferred language.

India vs Sri Lanka Warm Match Today

India are set to face Sri Lanka XI in a three-day warm-up match starting Friday at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo.

India vs Sri Lanka Match Weather Forecast

There is a 90% likelihood of rain on Friday morning, with approximately 9.4 mm of rainfall expected. The temperature is predicted to hover around 30°C, while humidity levels may reach 78%. Skies are likely to remain heavily overcast with 99% cloud cover, and visibility could drop to about 5 km. Conditions are expected to stay largely unchanged through the afternoon, with little improvement in the weather.