India vs Sri Lanka Live Streaming Online and Free Telecast in India, 2nd Test 2026
Catch all the action of the India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test 2026 live! Find out where to watch the match online and on TV across India, UK, USA, and Australia. The crucial ICC World Test Championship encounter kicks off on August 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM IST from the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo.
The battle for World Test Championship (WTC) points intensifies as India locks horns with Sri Lanka in the second and final Test of their two-match series. The red-ball action shifts to the iconic Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo, beginning on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Shubman Gill’s Indian side will be looking to press for a dominant performance against Dhananjaya de Silva’s Sri Lanka, who will be keen to leverage their home advantage. India's Likely Playing XI for Sri Lanka Test: Check Predicted 11 for IND vs SL Cricket Match in Colombo.
India enters this fixture with a strong historical record against Sri Lanka in Tests, having not lost a series against them since 2008. The last Test match defeat for India against Sri Lanka dates back to 2015. This series is a crucial part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025–2027 cycle, with both teams vying for valuable points.
Match Details: India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Teams | India vs Sri Lanka |
| Competition | ICC World Test Championship 2025–2027 cycle |
| Stage | 2nd Test (Final Match of the Series) |
| Date | August 23 – August 27, 2026 |
| Venue | Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC), Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Start Time | 10:00 AM IST (Local Time/SLST) |
| Captains | Shubman Gill (India), Dhananjaya de Silva (Sri Lanka) |
Live Streaming and Telecast Information In India:
- Sony Sports Network: The series will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network. Viewers can tune into Sony Sports Ten 1 (English), Sony Sports Ten 3 (Hindi), and Sony Sports Ten 4 (Tamil and Telugu) channels, including their respective HD versions.
- DD Sports: For those with access to DD Free Dish, the match will also be available for free telecast on DD Sports.
- SonyLIV: Fans can catch the live streaming of the India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test match via the SonyLIV app and its official website. An active subscription to SonyLIV is required to access the live stream. Colombo Weather Forecast and Rain Chances for India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test 2026
Squads at a Glance
Both teams have named strong squads for the series. India, captained by Shubman Gill, features key players like KL Rahul (Vice-Captain), Rishabh Pant (WK), and Ravindra Jadeja. Sri Lanka, under Dhananjaya de Silva, includes talents such as Kamindu Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, and Prabath Jayasuriya. India will miss the services of Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan due to injuries, with Auqib Nabi and Sarfaraz Khan named as their replacements. Sri Lanka will be without Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis due to injuries, with Niroshan Dickwella, Dilshan Madushanka, Keshara Nuwantha, and Pasindu Sooriyabandara brought into the squad.
As the second Test unfolds, fans around the globe are set for another enthralling chapter in the India-Sri Lanka cricketing rivalry. With crucial WTC points on the line, both teams will be pushing for a decisive result in Colombo.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 23, 2026 09:00 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).