IND vs SL XI Live Streaming Online and Free Telecast in India, Warm-up Match
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The Indian cricket team will commence their tour of Sri Lanka with a three-day warm-up match against a Sri Lanka Cricket XI starting on Friday, 7 August 2026. The practice fixture, hosted at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo, serves as essential preparation ahead of the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. Colombo Weather Forecast and Rain Chances for India vs Sri Lanka XI, 3-Day Warm-up Match.
Led by captain Shubman Gill, India will use the encounter to acclimatise to local subcontinental conditions following schedule adjustments that reduced the fixture from four days to three.
Live Telecast and Online Streaming Details
Cricket fans in India can follow live coverage of the three-day warm-up match across television and digital platforms. Official coverage will begin at 09:30 AM IST, ahead of the scheduled 10:00 AM toss.
Match Date: Friday, 7 August – Sunday, 9 August 2026
Start Time: 10:00 AM IST
Venue: Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground, Colombo
TV Channel (India): Sony Sports Ten 1 SD and HD
Live Streaming (India): SonyLIV app and website
Crucial Preparation Ahead of Test Series
The upcoming two-Test series, scheduled to begin on 15 August 2026, forms a critical component of India's campaign in the 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship. 'Too Much Grass', Team India Voices Concern Over IND vs SL XI Warm-Up Pitch: Report.
Key players including opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel, and veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja are among those looking to build match fitness. Uncapped pace bowler Auqib Nabi has also joined the Indian setup as a replacement for the injured Jasprit Bumrah.
For Sri Lanka XI, the squad will be captained by Sonal Dinusha and features several experienced international players, including fast bowlers Lahiru Kumara and Vishwa Fernando, alongside spinner Ramesh Mendis.
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