India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test
Galle International Stadium, Galle
Sat, 15 Aug 2026
10:00 AM IST, 4:30 AM GMT
Pitch Report according to previous Records:
The Galle International Stadium pitch is a slow, turning sub-continental track that heavily favors spin bowlers, deteriorates rapidly over five days, and traditionally rewards teams that choose to bat first.
Official Live Pitch Report:
Russel Arnold: Moving day they say, and that's what it will be like. But India, who have all the cards in their hands, need to be wary of the weather. Pleasant right now, but there's a lot more forecast, and as it's steamy, it should come down as well. The pitch, it's starting to play a few tricks, natural variations on show. At the same spot, the ball turns, various degrees, and also it skids on. Now it's in line with the stumps and just outside, so the batter has to keep playing, and he's guessing, because I'll tell you, the bowler also doesn't know. So these challenges will increase as we go on. Now, the thing with this pitch is, it's different. It's got a good covering of grass, and when it crumbles underneath, it stays like that. With the fast bowlers running down, it will become a challenge for the Sri Lankan batters who have to bat really, really well to stay in this game.
Galle International Stadium Test Matches Records:
Last 4 Test matches 1st inn avg score: 455
Last 4 Test matches 2nd inn avg score: 252
Last 4 Test matches 3rd inn avg score: 270
Last 4 Test matches 4th inn avg score: 223
Last 4 Test matches win records: bowl first 1 - 3 bat first
IND vs SL Head to Head in last 5 Tests:
India 5 - 0 Sri Lanka