SL vs IND: Which TV channel will broadcast India's practice match against Sri Lanka?
India aim to settle the playing XI before the SL vs IND opening Test.
India are currently focusing on the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, which will begin on August 15.
After a tough phase in recent months and Jasprit Bumrah being ruled out due to injury, India will be looking to start the new phase on a positive note in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-2027 Cycle.
The Men in Blue are already in full swing. Many Indian batters recently trained against quality spin in Mumbai before the squad flew to Colombo, while young domestic players have joined the team as net bowlers to help the batters prepare for Sri Lanka’s spin-friendly conditions.
However, India’s scheduled warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI has been reduced from four days to three days. Although the match is unofficial, it’s a good opportunity for captain Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir to test combinations and give valuable match practice before the opening test.
India’s practice match before Sri Lanka Tests
The Indian team will face a Sri Lanka XI in a three-day warm-up match from August 07 to 09, 2026 at the Nondescripts Cricket Club (NCC) Ground in Colombo. The match was originally planned as a four-day fixture, but Sri Lanka Cricket later confirmed that it had been shortened to three days.
Which TV channel will telecast the SL vs IND warm-up match?
Sony Sports Network will telecast the SL vs IND warm-up match live, and fans can enjoy the three-day clash from 10:00 AM (IST). The match will be played from August 07 to 09 at the Nondescripts Cricket Club (NCC) Ground in Colombo.
Will there be live streaming of the SL vs IND warm-up match?
The SL vs IND warm-up match will be live-streamed on the SonyLIV app and website.
India vs Sri Lanka Test series schedule
Following the practice match, India will begin the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.
Warm-up match: August 7-9 – Sri Lanka XI vs India (Colombo)
1st Test: August 15-19 – Galle
2nd Test: August 23-27 – Colombo
Which TV channel will broadcast India’s practice match against Sri Lanka?
Sony Sports Network will telecast the SL vs IND warm-up match live.
When does the India vs Sri Lanka Test series begin?
The first Test between India and Sri Lanka is scheduled to begin on August 15 in Galle.
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