India head into the second and final Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday, looking to seal the series 2-0. An injury-hit Lankan outfit faces a monumental task to level the series.
The visitors secured an emphatic 165-run victory in the series opener at Galle. That triumph was built on an authoritative first-innings 167 from Devdutt Padikkal and a sensational ten-wicket match haul by young left-arm spinner Manav Suthar.
Sri Lanka's injury problems have deepened ahead of the second Test, with the hosts set to be without three key batters. Head coach Gary Kirsten confirmed that Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal and Pathum Nissanka have all been ruled out.
In response, Sri Lanka's selectors have drafted uncapped top-order batter Kamil Mishara and all-rounder Sahan Arachchige. Captain Dhananjaya de Silva will rely heavily on middle-order batter Sonal Dinusha, who showed resilience in Galle with scores of 100 and 84.
With valuable World Test Championship points on the line, Sri Lanka must show a disciplined, brave performance to prevent India from taking a dominant series victory.
India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test: Live Telecast
The match will be broadcast live across the Sony Sports Network in India.
India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test: Live Streaming
Live streaming of the India vs Sri Lanka Test series is available on the SonyLIV app and website for viewers in India.
India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Live Streaming: Date And Time
The second Test match between India and Sri Lanka will start on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. Play is scheduled to commence at 10 a.m. IST each day of the Test match.
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India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test: Venue
The venue for the India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test will be the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo.
India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test: Probable Playing XI
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, Shubman Gill, Dhruv Jurel, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, Manav Suthar, Kuldeep Yadav/Saransh Jain, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
Sri Lanka: Kamil Mishara, Lahiru Udara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sonal Dinusha, Niroshan Dickwella, Keshara Nuwantha, Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando
Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo: Test Records
Historical data confirms that the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground remains a tale of two distinct pitches. Statistically, the venue acts as a certified paradise for batsmen during the first half of a Test match before rapidly deteriorating into a lethal, spin-friendly minefield by day four.
- Matches Played: 46
- Matches won batting first: 16
- Matches won bowling first: 16
- Matches Drawn: 14
- Average 1st innings Score: 323
- Average 2nd innings Score: 354
- Average 3rd innings Score: 273
- Average 4th innings Score: 182
India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test: Squads
India: Shubman Gill (c), KL Rahul (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant (wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Devdutt Padikkal, Saransh Jain, Auqib Nabi, Sarfaraz Khan
Sri Lanka: Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Kamindu Mendis, Sahan Arachchige, Sonal Dinusha, Niroshan Dickwella, Keshara Nuwantha, Prabath Jayasuriya, Milan Ratnayake, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando.
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