The first Test match between India and Sri Lanka has kicked off at the Galle International Stadium in Sri Lanka. Marking a major milestone in Indian cricket history, this fixture serves as Team India's 600th Test match. Indian captain Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to bat first on a surface expected to assist strokeplay early on before taking turn.
2>Sri Lanka Hand Debut to Keshara Nuwantha Following Strong Warm-upSri Lanka introduced a new face to their bowling line-up by handing a Test debut to 25-year-old off-spinner Keshara Nuwantha. The spinner earned his spot after an impressive performance in the pre-series warm-up match, where he claimed the wickets of Indian top-order batters Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, and Rishabh Pant. In that preparation match, Sri Lanka XI compiled over 350 runs on the opening day before India secured a 6-wicket victory, highlighted by Devdutt Padikkal's 142-run century alongside notable runs from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill.
Official Playing XIs for Both Teams
India's playing XI features opening batters Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul, followed by Devdutt Padikkal, captain Shubman Gill, and wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant in the core batting order. Ravindra Jadeja adds all-round balance, supported by Dhruv Jurel, Manav Suthar, spinner Kuldeep Yadav, and fast bowlers Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna.
Sri Lanka's lineup comprises Lahiru Udara, Nishan Madushka, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, captain Dhananjaya de Silva, Sonal Dinusha, wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella, debutant Keshara Nuwantha, spinner Prabath Jayasuriya, and seamers Lahiru Kumara and Asitha Fernando.
