India Tour of Sri Lanka 2026 Schedule and Squads: Watch Live on tapmad

The India vs Sri Lanka series 2026 is set to feature a high-stakes two-match Test, ODI, T20I series between two major cricketing nations. India will face Sri Lanka under the leadership of newly appointed captain Shubman Gill. 

The series is part of the 2025–2027 ICC World Test Championship cycle, making every Test important for both teams. India enters the series after a six-wicket victory against the Sri Lanka Cricket XI in a three-day warm-up match, while Sri Lanka will look to use home conditions in Galle and Colombo to challenge the visitors.

India vs Sri Lanka Complete Schedule 2026

Here is the complete India vs Sri Lanka schedule 2026 with match dates, venues, timings, and status.

Match Type	Match Details	Date	Venue	Time (PKT)	Time (BST)
Warm-up Match	3-Day Tour Match	07 Aug – 09 Aug 2026	Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground, Colombo	10:00 AM	11:00 AM
Test Series (in SL)	1st Test Match	15 Aug – 19 Aug 2026	Galle International Stadium, Galle	10:00 AM	11:00 AM
Test Series (in SL)	2nd Test Match	23 Aug – 27 Aug 2026	Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC), Colombo	10:00 AM	11:00 AM
ODI Series (in India)	1st ODI (D/N)	13 Dec 2026	Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi	01:30 PM	02:30 PM
ODI Series (in India)	2nd ODI (D/N)	16 Dec 2026	M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru	01:30 PM	02:30 PM
ODI Series (in India)	3rd ODI (D/N)	19 Dec 2026	Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad	01:30 PM	02:30 PM
T20I Series (in India)	1st T20I (N)	22 Dec 2026	Niranjan Shah Cricket Stadium, Rajkot	06:30 PM	07:30 PM
T20I Series (in India)	2nd T20I (N)	24 Dec 2026	Barabati Stadium, Cuttack	06:30 PM	07:30 PM
T20I Series (in India)	3rd T20I (N)	27 Dec 2026	Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune	06:30 PM	07:30 PM

Key Player Battles to Watch in India vs Sri Lanka 2026

Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Prabath Jayasuriya

Yashasvi Jaiswal's aggressive left-handed batting will face a major test against Sri Lanka's slow left-arm orthodox spinner Prabath Jayasuriya. 

Dimuth Karunaratne vs Mohammed Siraj

Dimuth Karunaratne's defensive technique and experience at the top of Sri Lanka's batting order will be tested against Mohammed Siraj's aggressive new-ball bowling. 

Dhananjaya de Silva vs Ravindra Jadeja

Jadeja's accurate left-arm spin and ability to vary his pace will challenge Sri Lanka's captain, while De Silva's batting and off-spin could provide an important counter to India's all-rounder.

India Test Squad

Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Dhruv Jurel, Sarfaraz Khan, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, Saransh Jain, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Auqib Nabi, Devdutt Padikkal.

Sri Lanka Test Squad

Dhananjaya de Silva, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kusal Perera, Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Angelo Mathews, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushan Hemantha, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Dushmantha Chameera, Kasun Rajitha.

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