# India face Sri Lanka Cricket XI before August 15 Test opener

2026-08-07T03:45:59+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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India will play Sri Lanka Cricket XI in a tour match before their two-Test series against Sri Lanka, IndiaTVNews reports. The first Test is scheduled to begin on August 15 at Galle International Stadium. The match is also listed by NDTV as an India versus Sri Lanka XI live-streaming and live-telecast event. The available reports focus on where viewers in India can watch the game, but do not provide broadcast or streaming details here.

## Coverage

- indiatvnews.com <https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/where-to-watch-india-vs-sri-lanka-cricket-xi-tour-match-live-on-tv-and-stream-online-in-india-2026-08-07-1050621>
- sports.ndtv.com <https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-vs-sri-lanka-xi-live-streaming-sl-xi-vs-india-live-telecast-when-and-where-to-watch-live-11876145#publisher=newsstand>

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