- By Sunny Daud
- Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:40 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Shubman Gill-led India will reportedly travel to Sri Lanka later this year for a two-Test match series after a long nine-year gap. India’s last Test tour of Sri Lanka came back in 2017 under Virat Kohli’s leadership. However, the two teams most recently faced each other in a Test series in India in March 2022.
India vs Sri Lanka Test series schedule
Cricbuzz reported that the opening Test between India and Sri Lanka will likely be played at the Galle International Stadium from August 15 to 19. The second and final Test is expected to take place at the SSC Ground in Colombo from August 23 onwards.
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The upcoming series will be an important part of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle. As India is currently sixth in the WTC points table, the series will play an important role for their chances to reach the WTC final. The team has won four matches, lost four and drawn one so far in the current cycle.
India is likely to play 3-match T20I series vs Sri Lanka
The report also suggested that India and Sri Lanka could play a three-match T20I series during the tour. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that discussions are underway regarding the white-ball matches.
“There is a request for three matches, and we will finalise the schedule soon,” Saikia said.
India vs Sri Lanka Tests head-to-head
India have enjoyed the upper hand in Test cricket against Sri Lanka over the years. Out of the 46 Tests played between the two nations, India have won 22, while Sri Lanka have emerged victorious on seven occasions. The remaining 17 matches ended in draws.
India also have a strong record in Sri Lanka. Of the 24 Tests played on Sri Lankan soil, India have won nine and Sri Lanka seven, while eight matches have finished without a result.
Sri Lanka, meanwhile, have made a positive start to their WTC 2025-27 campaign. They have played two Tests against Bangladesh, winning one and drawing the other. With a points percentage of 66.67, they currently hold third place in the standings.