Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) The program has been officially announced from india upcoming two match test tour Sri LankaThe series is scheduled to be played in August as part of ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle. The tour is India’s first Test assignment in Sri Lanka since 2017, when the visitors recorded an impressive 3-0 series win. Virat Kohli’s Captaincy.
The two Asian rivals find themselves in the middle of the WTC standings, making this series crucial in the race for a place in the 2027 World Test Championship final. India are currently placed fifth in the standings, while Sri Lanka are right behind them at sixth, with both teams looking to improve their positions through valuable points.
SLC confirms schedule of India’s Sri Lanka Test tour
The series will begin with the opening Test at the Galle International Cricket Stadium from August 15 to 19. The action will then move to Colombo, where the historic Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) ground will host the second and final Test from August 23 to 27. Both the matches are scheduled to start at 10:00 am IST.
India’s Sri Lanka Test tour 2026 schedule:
- First Test: 15–19 August – Galle International Cricket Stadium, Galle
- Second Test: 23–27 August – Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC), Colombo
Earlier reports had suggested that both the boards were also discussing the possibility of adding a three-match T20I series to the tour. However, the SLC’s official announcement only includes two Tests, indicating that limited overs matches are unlikely to take place. Reports also say that the BCCI has decided not to schedule the T20Is due to the already jam-packed international calendar.
Important WTC points are at stake for both teams
The importance of the upcoming series has increased even more as both the teams continue their campaign in the current World Test Championship cycle. India have had a mixed performance so far, winning four Tests, losing four and drawing one and are placed fifth in the table. His campaign started on a positive note under the leadership of Captain Shubman Gill Before the disappointing defeat in the home series against South Africa His hopes of merit were dealt a blow.
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka have a lighter schedule in the current cycle and are currently placed sixth in the table. The home team will look to make full use of the familiar conditions, with spin expected to play a major role on the traditionally turning surfaces in Galle and Colombo.
India will also aim to continue their recent dominance over Sri Lanka in Test cricket. The Men in Blue have won each of their last four Test series against the island nation, including a comprehensive 3-0 win during their last tour in 2017. Overall, Sri Lanka’s last Test series win over India was in 2008.
Before heading to Sri Lanka, India are currently engaged in a white-ball tour England Will also play T20 series against and zimbabwe later this month. The August series will mark their return to World Test Championship action and their qualification for the 2027 final could prove crucial in shaping expectations.
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