SL vs IND Live streaming details, where & how to watch 1st Test of India tour of Sri Lanka 2026
The SL vs IND 1st Test will be played in Galle from August 15, 2026.
The Indian Cricket Team are all set to begin a new chapter as they will take on Sri Lanka in the opening match of the two-match series on August 15, 2026, at the Galle International Stadium in Galle. The Indian side have been put under a lot of pressure in the Tests since the last few months
The Shubman Gill-led side are at the fifth spot in the ICC WTC 2025-27 cycle, and need to win majority of their remaining games in order to qualify for the final. The Sri Lanka tour will be a perfect opportunity for India to improve their PCT, and make gains in WTC table.
Sri Lanka, meanwhile, will be eager to make the best of their home conditions and will be looking to challenge India as Ireland and England did a month ago. Dhananjaya de Silva will be leading the side and will be looking to trouble an Indian bowling attack with his emerging Test side.
Here’s everything you need to know about the live streaming TV telecast, match timings and other details for the first Test between Sri Lanka and India.
SL vs IND: Head-to-Head record in Test
- Matches Played: 46
- Sri Lanka Won: 7
- India Won: 22
SL vs IND 1st Test: Match Details
Match: Sri Lanka (SL) vs India (IND), 1st Test, India Tour of Sri Lanka 2026Match Date: August 15, 2026 (Saturday) – August 19, 2026 (Wednesday)Time: 10:00 AM (IST)/ 4:30 AM GMT/ 10:00 AM local timeToss Time: 9:30 AM (IST)/ 4:00 AM GMT/ 9:30 AM local timeVenue: Galle International Stadium, Galle
When to watch the SL vs IND 1st Test? Timing details
The first Test between Sri Lanka and India will be played on August 15, 2026, at the Galle International Stadium. The match is scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM (IST), while the toss will take place at 9:30 AM (IST). In Sri Lanka also, the timings for match will be same.
How to watch SL vs IND 1st Test in India?
Live streaming of the Sri Lanka vs India Test 2026 series will be available to watch on SonyLiv. For fans, who want to catch action live on TV can tune into Sony Sports Ten 1 SD and HD TV channels. The Sri Lanka vs India Tests will also be available in regional languages on the Sony Sports Ten 3 and the Sony Sports Ten 4 SD and HD TV channels.
How to watch the SL vs IND 1st Test in Sri Lanka?
Fans in Sri Lanka can watch the first Test live on Dialog TV, which will provide television coverage of the match.
Where to watch the SL vs IND 1st Test? Country-wise TV & Live Streaming details
India: Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV, FanCodeSri Lanka: Dialog TV, PEO TVUnited Kingdom: TNT SportAustralia: FoxtelSub-Saharan Africa: SupersportCarribean: Rush SportsUSA & Canada: Willow TVMENA Countries: Cricbuzz
When is the SL vs IND 1st Test?
The first Test between Sri Lanka and India will be played on August 15, 2026.
What time will the SL vs IND 1st Test start?
The match will begin at 10:00 AM (IST), while the toss is scheduled for 09:30 AM (IST).
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