India will compete against Sri Lanka in the second Test of India’s tour of Sri Lanka at Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, from August 23 to 27. After delivering an impressive performance, India won the first Test by 165 runs, leading the series 1-0. Sri Lanka, aiming to recover from the initial loss, will try to level the series 1-1 by winning the second Test on home soil.
In the first Test, India scored 462 runs in the first innings, while Sri Lanka was dismissed for 284. In their second innings, India added 193 runs; Sri Lanka was bowled out for 206, resulting in India’s victory by 165 runs.
Also Read: India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test: Rishabh Pant Leads Counterattack as India Take 371-Run Lead
IND vs SL Match Details – 2nd Test
- Match: India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test
- Date: 23rd-27th August 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM IST
- Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo
- Live Streaming: Sony LIV
IND vs SL Pitch Report – Sinhalese Sports Club
The pitch at the Sinhalese Sports Club provides a balanced contest between bat and ball, with both pacers and spinners expected to play important roles. It is generally a medium-scoring venue where bowlers can greatly influence the game.
IND vs SL Weather Report – Colombo
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IND vs SL Recent Form
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IND vs SL Head-to-Head Test Record (Last 10 matches)
IND vs SL Match Prediction Scenarios – 2nd Test
Scenario 1 – If SL bats first
- 1st 10 Overs: 25–30 runs
- First Innings Total: 200–225 runs expected
- Result Prediction: India win
Scenario 2 – If IND bats first
- 1st 10 Overs: 35–40 runs
- First Innings Total: 400–450 runs expected
- Result Prediction: India win
IND vs SL: Key Battles
- Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Asitha Fernando
- Nishan Madushka vs Manav Suthar
- KL Rahul vs Lahiru Kumara
IND vs SL: Toss Prediction
- Bats first: 40%
- Bats second: 60%
IND vs SL Probable Playing XI
India (IND)
Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant(WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Manav Suthar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav.
Sri Lanka (SL)
Nishan Madushka, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Lahiru Udara, Dhananjaya de Silva ©, Kamindu Mendis, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Sonal Dinusha, Prabath Jayasuriya, Keshara Nuwantha, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara
Read Also: IND vs SL Match Prediction — Who Will Win 1st Test? Playing XI, Pitch Report & Toss Prediction
Who Will Win IND vs SL Today? – 2nd Test
Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, India are the favourites to win this 2nd Test. Devdutt Padikkal, Manav Suthar and Yashasvi Jaiswal are expected to be the key performers.