IND vs SL Live Score 1st Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal run out after horrible mix-up as KL Rahul disappointed
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score 1st Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal run out after a horrible mix-up with KL Rahul, leaving the India opener distraught and his partner visibly disappointed.
Live Score India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal has taken the attacking route, finding the boundary regularly, while KL Rahul has played the supporting role in a steady opening partnership. India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to bat first in the series opener at Galle. The visitors picked Dhruv Jurel over Sarfaraz Khan in the playing XI as they finalised their middle-order combination....Read More
Much of the responsibility will be on the batters, with KL Rahul and Shubman Gill expected to provide stability at the top. Rishabh Pant, meanwhile, remains India’s X-factor. His aggressive approach and ability to change the course of a Test could be crucial if the surface starts taking turn.
The bowling attack presents some interesting selection calls. Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja are expected to be automatic picks, while India could choose between Saransh Jain and Manav Suthar for another spin option. With Jasprit Bumrah unavailable, Mohammed Siraj will have to lead the pace attack. The second seamer’s spot could come down to Gurnoor Brar and Prasidh Krishna.
Devdutt Padikkal appears to have done enough to secure the No. 3 position for the series. The bigger question is in the middle order, where India could have to choose between Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel. Jurel has been backed in recent series, but Sarfaraz’s ability against spin could make him a tempting option in Galle.
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- 15 Aug 2026, 11:00:17 AM IST
India vs pLanka Live Score 1st Test: Jaiswal run out!
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score 1st Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal found the boundary with a sweep off Keshara Nuwantha, but the very next delivery brought a dramatic twist. He gets an edge but survives, only to be run out moments later after a terrible mix-up with KL Rahul. Jaiswal loses his footing after the bowler gets in his way while trying to stop the ball. Rahul makes it back first, leaving Jaiswal short of his crease. A hugely unfortunate dismissal for the India opener.
- 15 Aug 2026, 10:47:36 AM IST
India vs pLanka Live Score 1st Test: Spin introduced!
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score 1st Test: Spin introduced early as Keshara Nuwantha into the attack now. Four runs came off the over as India need to keep this approach in the middle as the spinners are expected to cause some trouble. IND 38/0 in 9 overs
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- 15 Aug 2026, 10:43:04 AM IST
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score 1st Test: Rahul, Jaiswal take control!
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score 1st Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal continues to find boundaries at ease here. He hit Lahiru Kumara for a four on the first ball, while KL Rahul also found a boundary on the last to put Sri Lanka under pressure. IND 34/0 in 8 overs
- 15 Aug 2026, 10:32:34 AM IST
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score 1st Test: Jaiswal punishes loose balls!
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score 1st Test: A little bit of width and Yashasvi Jaiswal slashes it hard for a boundary to keep the scoreboard moving. He knew the angle of the delivery and jumped on it to cut it through the gap. A ball later, he flicked it on the mid-wicket for another boundary. IND 22/0 in 6 overs
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- 15 Aug 2026, 10:27:56 AM IST
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score 1st Test: IND 13/0 in 5 overs
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score 1st Test: The two openers are assessing the conditions well and taking things forward. Yashasvi Jaiswal is in search of a big knock and he needs to get set here first before unleashing his fearless side. IND 13/0 in 5 overs
- 15 Aug 2026, 10:21:46 AM IST
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score 1st Test: KL Rahul finds boundary!
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score 1st Test: KL Rahul off the mark on the 10th ball he faced. Short ball from Lahiru Kumara and Rahul pulled it into the gap for a boundary. Not the best of pull shots, but he still finds a four there. IND 10/0 in 4 overs
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- 15 Aug 2026, 10:13:24 AM IST
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score 1st Test: Rahul cautious!
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score 1st Test: A maiden from the other end as KL Rahul shows no interest in chasing deliveries outside off. He will have a key role to play in this Test, particularly against Sri Lanka’s spinners. IND 4/0 after 2 overs.
- 15 Aug 2026, 10:06:11 AM IST
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score 1st Test: Jaiswal off the mark with four!
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score 1st Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal off the mark with a four on the third ball of the first over. On the pads and he plays it into the gap at mid-wicket for a four. Apart from that ball, it was a tidy over from Asitha Fernando. IND 4/0 in 1 over
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- 15 Aug 2026, 10:01:04 AM IST
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score 1st Test: Action begins!
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score 1st Test: KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal are in the middle to open the innings for India. Asitha Fernando has the ball in hand.
- 15 Aug 2026, 09:55:30 AM IST
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score 1st Test: Time for national anthem!
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score 1st Test: The players of both teams are out in the middle for the national anthems of their respective nations.
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- 15 Aug 2026, 09:37:59 AM IST
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score 1st Test: Sri Lanka Playing XI
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score 1st Test: Sri Lanka Playing XI - Lahiru Udara, Nishan Madushka, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva(c), Sonal Dinusha, Niroshan Dickwella(w), Keshara Nuwantha, Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando
- 15 Aug 2026, 09:37:34 AM IST
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score 1st Test: India Playing XI
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score 1st Test: India Playing XI - Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill(c), Devdutt Padikkal, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.
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- 15 Aug 2026, 09:32:58 AM IST
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score 1st Test: IND opt to bat!
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score 1st Test: India skipper Shubman Gill wins the toss and elects to bat first against Sri Lanka at Galle.
- 15 Aug 2026, 09:22:11 AM IST
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score 1st Test: Galle a hunting ground for SL!
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score 1st Test: Galle has traditionally been a happy hunting ground for Sri Lanka, with the hosts winning 27 of the 49 Tests played at the venue since 1998. Much of that success has been built around their ability to exploit spin-friendly conditions. Their spinners have repeatedly troubled visiting batters at the ground, making the surface a key factor in matches here. India will know they face a demanding challenge.
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- 15 Aug 2026, 09:08:38 AM IST
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score 1st Test: Onus on top-order to deliver!
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score 1st Test: India will be looking towards their top three for the bulk of the runs, with KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Devdutt Padikkal expected to provide support around Shubman Gill, who remains the key figure in the batting order. Padikkal, in particular, has a valuable opportunity in Galle to strengthen his case for the No. 3 spot. With Sai Sudharsan expected to return once he recovers from his toe injury, a strong performance in this series could help Padikkal stay in contention even after the regular option is back.
- 15 Aug 2026, 09:02:08 AM IST
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score 1st Test: IND face spin test!
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score 1st Test: Sri Lanka still have a potent spin threat in Prabath Jayasuriya and Ramesh Mendis, both of whom have enjoyed plenty of success at Galle. That makes the conditions even more challenging for an Indian batting line-up that has struggled against quality spin in recent times, including against Mitchell Santner and Simon Harmer.
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- 15 Aug 2026, 08:43:37 AM IST
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score 1st Test: Hello and welcome!
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score 1st Test: Hello and welcome to our live blog of India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Day 1 from Galle.