Sri Lanka's captain Dhananjaya de Silva, left, and his Indian counterpart Shubman Gill pose with the trophy a day ahead of their first cricket test match in Galle, Sri Lanka, Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)
Welcome to our live blog for India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Day 1, as Shubman Gill’s side begins the two-match series at the Galle International Cricket Stadium on Saturday, August 15. The stage is set at the iconic Galle International Stadium for its landmark 50th Test match, as India and Sri Lanka lock horns in the opening fixture of this two-match series. Part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025–2027 cycle, India enters this contest fifth in the standings with a 48.15 PCT, while Sri Lanka sits sixth. The visitors are led by newly appointed red-ball captain Shubman Gill alongside vice-captain KL Rahul, marking India's first Test assignment on island soil since their 3-0 sweep in 2017. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka is captained by Dhananjaya de Silva and features a formidable spin-heavy arsenal spearheaded by Prabath Jayasuriya to exploit Galle’s traditionally deteriorating, spin-friendly track. Historically, India holds a commanding advantage in the 46 prior encounters with 22 wins to Sri Lanka's 7, alongside 17 draws. With crucial championship points on the line under the 10:00 AM IST start, both units face a gripping tactical battle.
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IND Vs SL Live Score, 1st Test Day 1: Hosts Look To Improve Performance
Sri Lanka's recent form in Test cricket has been a mix of resilient home performances and tough challenges abroad. In their most recent red-ball outing during the tour of the West Indies, they secured a hard-fought draw in the second Test after a heavy defeat in the opener. Prior to that, they demonstrated their prowess on subcontinental pitches with a commanding innings victory over Bangladesh.
IND Vs SL Live Score, 1st Test Day 1: Aim To Turnover Subcontinental Struggles
India will be eager to reverse their recent subcontinental struggles and improve their underwhelming Test record in Sri Lanka. The visitors hope to overcome these past hurdles to secure a much-needed away series win.
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IND Vs SL Live Score, 1st Test Day 1: Live Streaming Details
The 1st Test between India and Sri Lanka will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network and will be streamed live on the Sony LIV app and website in India. The live action of Day 1 will begin at 10:00 AM IST, while toss takes place at 9:30 AM.
IND Vs SL Live Score, 1st Test Day 1: Welcome
Good morning cricket fans! We're back with the live coverage of Day 1 of the first Test match between India and Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday, August 15. Stay tuned for the live score and real-time updates of the match here.
