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See the full story · 1 sourcesIndia will look to start their two-match series on a high as they take on Sri Lanka in the first Test at Galle, beginning Friday.
Ahead of the crucial match, India has suffered blows with Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan both ruled out through injury. Shubman Gill leads the side after recovering from a finger scare, with Devdutt Padikkal in line to bat at number three following his warm-up century.
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Sri Lanka, meanwhile, will bank on home advantage and their spin resources on a Galle surface that traditionally aids slow bowling as the match progresses. Dhananjaya de Silva's side will look to make the most of familiar conditions to climb the World Test Championship standings.
In this article, we take a look at the full details of the date and session timings for the first Sri Lanka vs India Test match.
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When is Sri Lanka vs India 1st Test starting?
The first Test between Sri Lanka and India will begin on Friday, August 15 and will run through Tuesday, August 19.
The series opener will be played at the Galle International Stadium, Galle.
What are the session timings for the Sri Lanka vs India 1st Test match?
The first Test match between Sri Lanka and India will begin at 10:00 AM IST on Saturday, August 15. Let's take a detailed look at the session timings for the match.
Session Timing (IST) First session 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Lunch 12:00 PM - 12:40 PM Second session 12:40 PM - 02:40 PM Tea 02:40 PM - 03:00 PM Third session 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM How to watch the first Test between Sri Lanka and India?
Indian cricket fans can watch the first Test between Sri Lanka and India live on TV on the Sony Sports Network. The match will also stream live online on the SonyLIV app and website.
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