India and Sri Lanka are set to face each other in the second and final Test of the two-match series, with the match beginning on Sunday, August 23, at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. India enter the contest with a 1-0 lead after securing a 165-run victory in the opening Test in Galle.
The second Test is scheduled to be played from August 23 to August 27. The match will begin at 10:00 AM IST each day, giving Indian fans a morning start to the final Test of the series.
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Where will the 2nd Test be played?
The match will be held at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo. The venue will host the second Test after Galle staged the opening match of the series.
Where to watch India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test live in India?
The second Test will be telecast live on Sony Sports Network in India. Viewers can also stream the match live on the Sony LIV platform.
For fans in Sri Lanka, the series will be available on local broadcasters including Siyatha TV and Ten Cricket, while live streaming is also available through the Sri Lanka Cricket YouTube channel.
India look to seal series
India head into the Colombo Test after a dominant performance in Galle. The visitors won the first Test by 165 runs, with Manav Suthar claiming a 10-wicket match haul and Devdutt Padikkal making a major contribution with scores of 167 and 44.
With the series lead secured, India now have an opportunity to complete their first Test series win in Sri Lanka since 2017. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, will need a victory in Colombo to draw the series.
India could make a change to their playing XI, with reports suggesting that Kuldeep Yadav could make way for Saransh Jain. Sri Lanka have also made changes to their squad ahead of the must-win Test.
Top-order batter Kamil Mishara has been added to the Sri Lankan squad in place of Nishan Fernando, while off-spin all-rounder Sahan Arachchige has replaced Ramesh Mendis.
The Colombo Test therefore carries significance for both sides. India will aim to maintain their momentum and finish the tour with a series victory, while Sri Lanka will be under pressure to respond after their defeat in Galle.
India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test: Key Details
- Match: Sri Lanka vs India, 2nd Test
- Date: August 23-27, 2026
- Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo
- Start time: 10:00 AM IST
- India TV: Sony Sports Network
- Live streaming: Sony LIV
- Series score: India lead 1-0
