India’s batters will look to fine-tune their skills against spin when they face Sri Lanka XI in a three-day warm-up match at the Nondescripts Cricket Club on Friday. The practice game comes ahead of the first Test in Galle on August 15 and will provide the visitors with valuable preparation as they adapt to Sri Lankan conditions, where spin is expected to play a major role.
The fixture also comes with a change in leadership after captain Shubman Gill suffered an impact injury to his right ring finger during India’s training session on Thursday. As a precaution, Gill will miss the opening day of the warm-up match, with the BCCI medical team continuing to monitor his recovery. In his absence, KL Rahul will take charge of the side. The match remains an important opportunity for India’s top order, including Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal, to test themselves against local spinners before the Test series begins.
India vs Sri Lanka XI LIVE Streaming Details:
Where to Watch the India vs Sri Lanka XI practice match in India?
The three-day practice match between Sri Lanka XI and India will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Ten 1 (SD and HD) from 10:00 AM IST. Fans who prefer to watch online can stream the warm-up fixture, along with the full Test series, live through the Sony LIV app and website.
India vs Sri Lanka Test Series Schedule:
The upcoming two-Test series between India and Sri Lanka is part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship cycle. The opening Test will be played at Galle International Stadium from August 15-19, followed by the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Cricket Ground in Colombo from August 23-27. Both matches are scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM IST.
SL XI vs IND Squads:
India Squad: Shubman Gill (Captain), KL Rahul (Vice-Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Devdutt Padikkal, Sai Sudharsan, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, Saransh Jain, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, and Auqib Nabi.
Sri Lanka XI Squad: Nishan Madushka(w), Nipun Dhananjaya, Ravindu Rasantha, Pavan Rathnayake, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Sonal Dinusha(c), Ramesh Mendis, Dilum Sudeera, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Isitha Wijesundera, Asanka Manoj, Anjala Bandara, Keshara Nuwantha
