India vs Sri Lanka First Test Match Live On August 15: Where To Watch Live Streaming, Stats, XI Players

India vs Sri Lanka: The first test match between India and Sri Lanka has started on August 15, at the Galle International Stadium. This is also India's first test match in nine years against Sri Lanka. India has chosen to bat first, and the match commenced at 10:00 am on Saturday.

The Galle pitch looks more spin-friendly; however, both India's and Sri Lanka's option is to bat to make as many runs as possible first. Eventually, India won the toss and got the opportunity for batting first.

Right after winning the toss, Gill said, "We are gonna bat first. Looks like a good wicket. Same playing XI that we played in the last match. Looking forward."

Even Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva said, "We would have batted first as well. Two fast bowlers, two spinners and two all-rounders. Iconic ground, I am very happy to captain in this match."

India Vs Sri Lanka States

Under the current WTC table, India is ranked at fifth with 48.15 points percentage (PTC), holding under its belt four wins, four defeats and 1 draw. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka is right behind India at sixth rank with 41.67 percentage points.

As per CricViz data, if India wins against Sri Lanka at a score of 2-0 series, their state will improve to 57.58 PCT.

India vs Sri Lanka First Test Match Time Table:

As per reports, the first test match will begin at 10:00 am on Saturday, followed by a lunch break between 12 noon to 12:40 pm. The day's second session will commence between 12:40 pm to 2:40 pm, followed by tea break around 2:40 pm to 3 pm. The third leg of the day will be from 3 pm to 5 pm. Hence, the match is expected to extend till 5:30 pm.

India vs Sri Lanka Playing XIs:

In India, the XI players include Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Manav Suthar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, and Devdutt Padikkal.

In Sir Lanka, Dhananjaya de Silva (C), Sonal Dinusha, Niroshan Dickwella (WK), Lahiru Udara, Nishan Madushka, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Keshara Nuwantha, Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara and Asitha Fernando are among playing XIs.

India vs Sri Lank Live Streaming: Where To Watch The Match?

1. TV: Sony Sports Network

2. Online/mobile: Sony LIV

3. Free TV option: DD Sports for viewers with DD Free Dish, according to current reports.

India vs Sri Lanka: AI Predictions:

In ChatGPT's prediction, India roughly has a 65-70% chance of winning, with Sri Lanka having the home advantage and spin-friendly conditions as their biggest edge.

It highlighted that India has a significantly stronger overall Test record against Sri Lanka: 22 wins vs 7 in 46 Tests. India needs wins badly in the WTC race, so motivation is extremely high.

Also, India won the toss and elected to bat first, giving them the opportunity to put runs on the board before the pitch potentially becomes more spin-friendly.