India Beat Sri Lanka by 165 Runs in First Test, Lead Series 1-0

India secured a 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test at the Galle International Stadium on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. The win was powered by a match-winning performance from young left-arm spinner Manav Suthar, who claimed a 10-wicket haul in only his second Test.