IND vs SL LIVE Streaming APP: Shubman Gill’s new-look Indian side will begin a fresh chapter in Test cricket when they take on Dhananjaya de Silva-led Sri Lanka in Galle. The first Test will be India’s historic 600th Test match, while Galle will host its 50th Test. Both teams will also be looking to make a strong start to their World Test Championship campaign.
India will enter the contest without premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, while Sai Sudharsan is also unavailable due to injury. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, will miss Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis, with Lahiru Udara expected to open and Niroshan Dickwella set to return to the Test side.
India’s last Test tour of Sri Lanka came in 2017, when the visitors completed a dominant 3-0 series sweep. However, the Indian team has since undergone a major transition following the retirements of Test veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, with Shubman Gill now taking charge.
The Galle surface is expected to provide good batting conditions during the opening days before bringing the spinners into the game. The venue’s location close to the sea could also make crosswinds an important factor, particularly for the spinners.
India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test 2026: Match Details
Tournament: India Tour of Sri Lanka 2026
Match: Sri Lanka vs India, 1st Test
Date: Saturday, August 15 to Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM IST
Venue: Galle International Cricket Stadium, Galle
WTC: ICC World Test Championship 2025–2027
IND vs SL Free Live Streaming
Fans looking for a free TV option in India can watch the India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test on DD Sports through DD Free Dish.
Viewers with a compatible DD Free Dish setup can watch the Test without purchasing a separate SonyLIV subscription. DD Free Dish is a free-to-air DTH service, although viewers need the required set-top box and dish antenna to receive its channels.
The free viewing option applies specifically to DD Sports through DD Free Dish.
IND vs SL LIVE Streaming FREE Apps
Cricket fans can watch the India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test across multiple devices through SonyLIV and supported platforms.
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SonyLIV App
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SonyLIV Website
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Sony Sports Network
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Smart TVs supporting SonyLIV
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Android and iOS devices
Fans with eligible prepaid recharge plans from leading telecom operators can also get complimentary OTT access through selected plans, depending on the operator and plan benefits.
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IND vs SL LIVE Streaming APP: Where To Watch The Match In India And Other Countries On Mobile APP, TV And Laptop
Where to watch the India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test in India?
The India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test will be telecast live on Sony Sports Ten 5, Sony Sports Ten 3 and Sony Sports Ten 4, with coverage available in multiple languages. Live streaming will be available on the SonyLIV app and website.
Where to watch the India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test in the United Kingdom?
Fans in the United Kingdom can watch the first Test live on TNT Sports, while streaming will be available through discovery+ and the TNT Sports App.
Where to watch the India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test in the USA?
Cricket fans in the USA can watch the match on Willow TV, with live streaming available through the Willow TV app and website.
India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test 2026: Both Teams Squads
India Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill (Captain), Devdutt Padikkal, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Auqib Nabi, Dhruv Jurel, Gurnoor Brar, Saransh Jain.
Sri Lanka Squad: Nishan Madushka, Lahiru Udara, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva (Captain), Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Niroshan Dickwella (WK), Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Sonal Dinusha, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake, Keshara Nuwantha.
