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Live Score India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test: Shubman Gill opted to bat first as India picked Dhruv Jurel over Sarfaraz Khan in the playing XI for the series opener.
- 18 Mins agoSri Lanka Playing XI
- 19 Mins agoIndia Playing XI
- 23 Mins agoIND opt to bat!
- 34 Mins agoGalle a hunting ground for SL!
- 48 Mins agoOnus on top-order to deliver!
- 54 Mins agoIND face spin test!
Live Score India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test: India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat first in the opening Test at Galle. The visitors handed Dhruv Jurel a place in the playing XI, with Sarfaraz Khan missing out as India settled on their middle-order combination. It is a crucial Test series for India as they look to get their World Test Championship campaign back on track, but the challenge in Galle is far from straightforward. The conditions are expected to offer plenty of assistance to spinners, an area where India have struggled badly on turning tracks in recent times. Sri Lanka will be keen to put that weakness under pressure, making this a stern test for a relatively young Indian side....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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
