# India and Sri Lanka open two-Test series in Galle on August 15

2026-08-15T03:16:34+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

India will face Sri Lanka in the first Test of a two-match series at Galle International Stadium from August 15, according to NDTV Sports and India TV News. The opening match begins a series that carries World Test Championship implications for India, which remains in contention for a place in the final. India TV News has also published a weather report ahead of the first day, but the available reports do not provide specific forecasts or details on possible interruptions.

## Coverage

- sports.ndtv.com <https://sports.ndtv.com/india-vs-sri-lanka-2026-27/india-vs-sri-lanka-1st-test-free-live-telecast-ind-vs-sl-live-streaming-when-and-where-to-watch-11910130>
- sports.ndtv.com <https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-vs-sri-lanka-1st-test-free-live-telecast-ind-vs-sl-live-streaming-when-and-where-to-watch-11910130#publisher=newsstand>
- indiatvnews.com <https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/ind-vs-sl-weather-report-how-will-weather-in-galle-fare-on-day-1-of-the-first-test-2026-08-15-1051430>

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