SL vs IND 2nd Test Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XI

SL vs IND 2nd Test prediction, match preview, head-to-head record, pitch report, probable playing XI, players to watch, live streaming details and cricket tips.

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SL vs IND 2nd Test, Cricket Tips: Team India recorded a thumping win over Sri Lanka in the Galle test by 165 runs. That helped them to take a 1-0 lead in the series. The second test will be held at Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo, starting at 10 AM IST on August 23 (Sunday).

After Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal also got injured and will miss the second test. Sri Lanka have been vulnerable with the bat, and they need a strong performance. For India, it is about maintaining the form. They have several positives from the first game and will be looking to carry on the momentum in the second test.

SL vs IND: Match Details

• Date: August 23-26, 2026 (Sunday-Thursday)
• Time: 10:00 AM IST
• Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo

SL vs IND: Live Streaming Details

Indian fans can watch the action of the second test live on the Sony Sports Networks. Fans can also watch the live stream on the Sony LIV app or website.

SL vs IND: Head-to-Head in Tests

• Total Matches: 47
• Sri Lanka: 07
• India: 23
• Drawn: 17

SL vs IND: Ground Pitch Report

The wicket in Colombo is slow and low. It will turn and grip well for the spinners, and the surface is expected to deteriorate after the first two days. That is why batting will be a little better early on. The bounce can be low at times, making it tough for any batting unit.

SL vs IND: Possible XIs

Sri Lanka: Lahiru Udara, Kamindu Mendis, Nishan Madushka, Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Sonal Dinusha, Sahan Arachchige, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Keshara Nuwantha, Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando, Pasindu Sooriyabandara

India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, Rishabh Pant (wk), Shubman Gill (c), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Saransh Jain, Manav Suthar, Md. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.

SL vs IND: Player to Watch Out For

Probable Best Batter

Devdutt Padikkal carried the form from the warmup game and struck a brilliant century. He will be the one to watch out for. For Sri Lanka, Sonal Dinusha looked comfortable against Indian bowlers and will be looking to carry on his form.

Probable Best Bowler

Manav Suthar and Prabath Jayasuriya were two spinners who impressed everyone in the first game. They drifted the ball well and got good help. They will like bowling in Colombo also.

Today Match Prediction: Sri Lanka without their premium batters look weak. Hence, we predict India to win the second test also.

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Disclaimer: The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.