The Indian cricket team currently touring Sri Lanka has drawn first blood by securing a impressive victory in the opening Test of the two-match series. By clinching the first game, Team India established a 1-0 lead, putting themselves in a commanding position. With the first fixture wrapped up, attention has shifted swiftly to the second and final Test match. Cricket enthusiasts across the globe are keenly tracking the schedule to see when and where the action resumes as India aims to finish the tour on a high note.
Colombo Set to Host Final Test Match from 23 August
The second and concluding Test between India and Sri Lanka is scheduled to take place in Colombo. The action begins on Sunday, 23 August 2026. Should the contest stretch to its full five-day duration, the match will draw to a close on 27 August. Given that the opening Test turned out to be a grueling five-day affair with high competition, another hard-fought contest is anticipated in Colombo. The Indian contingent will arrive at the venue shortly to begin their training sessions and finalize their playing combinations ahead of the clash.
WTC Standings Impact and Series Sweep Aspirations
Heading into the final encounter, Team India will be focused on earning another win to complete a clean 2-0 series sweep against Sri Lanka. Interestingly, despite winning the series opener, India did not experience a major jump in the World Test Championship (WTC) points table. Although India's points percentage (PCT) improved following the win, the team remains stuck in 5th place in the overall WTC standings. A victory in the Colombo Test will be vital for India to accumulate crucial points and elevate their position in the standings, giving the squad added motivation to perform.
Tour Format and Complete Indian Squad Details
This bilateral tour is strictly limited to red-ball cricket, featuring no Limited Overs International fixtures such as ODIs or T20Is. Once the final Test in Colombo concludes, the Indian squad will return home immediately to begin preparations for their upcoming international schedule.
The complete 15-player Indian squad selected for the Test series against Sri Lanka includes the following players
- Shubman Gill: Captain
- KL Rahul: Vice-Captain
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: Batter
- Rishabh Pant: Wicket-keeper batter
- Sarfaraz Khan: Batter
- Dhruv Jurel: Wicket-keeper batter
- Ravindra Jadeja: All-rounder
- Kuldeep Yadav: Spin bowler
- Manav Suthar: Spin bowler
- Mohammed Siraj: Fast bowler
- Prasidh Krishna: Fast bowler
- Gurnoor Brar: Fast bowler
- Devdutt Padikkal: Batter
- Saransh Jain: Spin all-rounder
- Aaqib Nabi: All-rounder
