India vs Sri Lanka Live Streaming Online and Free Telecast in India, 1st Test 2026, Day 2
Catch all the action of Day 2 of the India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test 2026, scheduled for Sunday, August 16, at the iconic Galle International Cricket Stadium. Get full details on live streaming and free telecast options exclusively in India for this crucial 2025-27 World Test Championship clash, with play commencing at 10:00 AM IST.
Cricket enthusiasts globally are glued to their screens as India and Sri Lanka lock horns in the opening Test of their two-match series, a pivotal fixture in the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. As Day 1, Saturday, August 15, concluded with India reaching 288 for two in a rain-affected play at the Galle International Cricket Stadium in Sri Lanka, anticipation is building for Day 2. For India, Devdutt Padikkal (131*) and Rishabh Pant (27) are batting in the middle, with the visitors' looking to push hosts out of the contest. Devdutt Padikkal Slams Maiden International Hundred For India, Achieves Feat During IND vs SL 1st Test 2026 .
This series marks India's return to Sri Lanka for a Test assignment since their dominant 3-0 sweep in 2017. With both teams keen to bolster their WTC standings, the upcoming days of play promise intense cricketing action. India, led by Shubman Gill, will be looking to overcome recent home Test series defeats and rebuild momentum, while Dhananjaya de Silva's Sri Lankan side will aim to leverage home conditions.
Match Details: India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | 1st Test, Day 2 |
| Teams | India vs Sri Lanka |
| Tournament | 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship |
| Venue | Galle International Cricket Stadium, Galle, Sri Lanka |
| Date (Day 2) | Sunday, August 16, 2026 |
| Start Time | 9:45 AM IST (India & Sri Lanka) |
Where to Watch Day 2: Broadcast and Live Streaming
Cricket fans in India can catch the live action of the India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test, Day 2, through the following broadcasters and streaming platforms. Independence Day 2026: Gautam Gambhir, Shubman Gill and Team India Members Hoist Tricolour in Galle Ahead of IND vs SL 1st Test.
India
- Television: Sony Sports Network channels (Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 3, Sony Sports Ten 4, Sony Sports Ten 5).
- Free Telecast: DD Sports (for DD Free Dish users).
- Live Streaming: SonyLIV app and website.
India holds a strong head-to-head record against Sri Lanka in Test cricket, having won 22 out of 46 matches, with Sri Lanka securing 7 victories and 17 matches ending in a draw. Sri Lanka's last Test win against India at Galle was in 2015. As Day 2 unfolds, fans can expect another thrilling day of Test cricket as both teams battle for supremacy in the WTC standings.
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