SL vs IND Day 3 session timings for Galle Test, India’s tour of Sri Lanka 2026
(Courtesy : BCCI)
The day two of SL vs IND 1st Test saw India adding over 170 runs to their total.
Both India and Sri Lanka had their moments on day two of the first Test at Galle International Stadium in Galle on Sunday. On a rain affected day, India batted the entire day but also wickets in clusters.
The first session on day two was washed out due to rain. However, when the game resumed, India, batting at 288 for two, had a decent start to the day. Devdutt Padikkal (167) continued with the same focus and went on to hit 150.
Rishabh Pant (39) couldn’t add much to his overnight score of 27 but he along with Padikkal added 71 runs for the fourth wicket which took India past 300 runs. KL Rahul (82), who got retired hurt on 77 on day one, came to the crease after Pant’s wicket; however, he too couldn’t add much.
Sri Lanka kept taking wickets at regular intervals, but it was Dhruv Jurel (51), who hit a valiant half-century, and ensured that Sri Lanka didn’t take the front seat. Manav Suthar (24) also played a decent hand as India ended day two at 460 for nine.
SL vs IND: What are the session timings for day three of first Test?
The opening sessions on day three of the SL vs IND Test will begin at 09:45 AM IST, with the session set to end at 12:00 PM IST. Following it will be a 40-minute lunch break, from 12:00 PM to 12:40 PM IST. It will be followed by the second session, running from 12:40 PM to 2:20 PM IST.
The tea break will last 20 minutes, after that. The last sessions on Day 2 in Galle will run from 3:00 PM to 5;00 PM IST. An extra 30 minutes will allowed to cover the daily quota of overs.
Here are the session timings for the day three of first SL vs IND Test:
| Session | Indian standard time (IST) | Sri Lanka Standard Time (SLST) |
| 1st session | 09:45 AM to 12:00 PM | 09:45 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Lunch Break | 12:00 PM to 12:40 PM | 12:00 PM to 12:40 PM |
| 2nd session | 12:40 PM to 2:40 PM | 12:40 PM to 2:40 PM |
| Tea Break | 2:40 PM to 3:00 PM | 2:40 PM to 3:00 PM |
| 3rd session | 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| Half-hour extension | 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM | 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM |
1st session: 09:45 AM to 12:00 PM IST / 4:15 AM to 6:30 AM GMT/ 09:45 AM to 12:00 PM local time
Lunch Break: 12:00 PM to 12:40 PM IST / 6:30 AM to 7:10 AM GMT / 12:00 PM to 12:40 PM local time
2nd session: 12:40 PM to 2:40 PM IST / 7:10 AM to 9:10 AM GMT/ 12:40 PM to 2:40 PM local time
Tea Break: 2:40 PM to 3:00 PM IST / 9:10 AM to 9:30 AM GMT/ 2:40 PM to 3:00 PM local time
3rd session: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM IST / 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM GMT / 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time
Half hour extension: 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM IST / 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM GMT / 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM local time
NOTE: Timings subject to change due to weather conditions/match circumstances
When will the third day of the SL vs IND first Test start?
The third day of the Sri Lanka vs India first Test will start at 10:00 AM IST on August 15.
What is the venue for the SL vs IND first Test?
The first Sri Lanka vs India Test will be played at the Galle International Stadium in Galle, Sri Lanka.
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