15/08Result
1st Test, India tour of Sri Lanka at Galle, Aug 15-19 2026
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![India]( "India")
462 & 193 -
![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
284 & 206 (77.4 ov)
Player of the Match
15/08Result
1st Test, India tour of Sri Lanka at Galle, Aug 15-19 2026
-
![India]( "India")
462 & 193 -
![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
284 & 206 (77.4 ov)
Player of the Match
Best performances - Bowlers
Partnerships
- IND - 1st
- SL - 1st
- IND - 2nd
- SL - 2nd
India - 1st - Innings
Sri Lanka - 1st - Innings
India - 2nd - Innings
Sri Lanka - 2nd - Innings
Match Coverage
All Match NewsWTC scenarios: Bangladesh blow race wide open as Australia's lead slips
India, however, still have plenty of catching up to do despite their big win in Galle
Rahul impressed by Padikkal's tone-setting ton, Suthar's subtle variations
Rahul credits India A tours for the manner in which younger players have embraced Test cricket
Stats - Suthar's dream start, Padikkal's perfect comeback
Key numbers from India's thumping win in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle
'Take me to the IPL' - Dickwella banters with Jaiswal before losing his wicket
Niroshan Dickwella fell on 12 off 17 in the first session of the final day, moments after bantering with Yashasvi Jaiswal, who goaded him to play the hook
Suthar ten-for seals big victory for India in Galle
India displayed the required patience and persistence to seal a 165-run win against a resolute Sri Lanka middle order on a slow pitch
