# India opt to bat against Sri Lanka in Galle Test

2026-08-15T06:06:05+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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India won the toss and chose to bat first against Sri Lanka in the opening Test at Galle on Saturday. Devdutt Padikkal and Kuldeep Yadav feature in India’s XI, while Sri Lanka handed an international Test debut to off-spinner all-rounder Keshara Nuwantha. The match is India’s 600th Test and Galle’s 50th. India are fielding five bowlers, including three spinners. Sri Lanka have also brought in Nishan Madushka and wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella. India captain Shubman Gill said the pitch looked good, while Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva said he would have batted first as well.

## Coverage

- telanganatoday.com <https://telanganatoday.com/india-elect-to-bat-against-sri-lanka-in-1st-test-padikkal-and-kuldeep-included>
- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/india-srilanka-test-match-day-1-match-updates/article71348548.ece>
- news.abplive.com <https://news.abplive.com/sports/cricket/india-vs-sri-lanka-1st-test-match-toss-update-check-playing-xis-shubman-gill-1862142>

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