Sri Lanka seek series-levelling win in Colombo Test

Sri Lanka will host India in the second and final Test of their two-match series at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo, starting August 23, 2026. The hosts enter the match trailing 0-1 after India secured a commanding 165-run victory in the opening Test in Galle. For Sri Lanka, the fixture represents an opportunity to level the series in front of home supporters, while India aims to complete a series sweep and strengthen its position in the ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 points table.

India dominated the first Test across all departments. No. 3 batter Devdutt Padikkal was the standout performer, scoring 211 runs, while left-arm spinner Manav Suthar claimed a 10-wicket match haul. Captain Shubman Gill's side now holds a 1-0 lead and will look to collect maximum championship points. Sri Lanka will need a significantly improved collective performance to bounce back. Captain Dhananjaya de Silva will hope his team can utilize home conditions to challenge India and prevent a whitewash.

Team news reveals significant changes for Sri Lanka. The hosts' injury list has grown, with Dinesh Chandimal ruled out after sustaining a concussion in Galle. Pathum Nissanka and Kusal...