Sri Lanka vs India TEST Match Prediction

SRI

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Sinhalese Sports Club Ground

The India tour of Sri Lanka is now coming to an end, as both teams have prepared themselves for the series decider. The second Test match of the series is now set to take place from 23 August at 10:00 AM IST at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground. India won the first Test by 165 runs, and they will now be looking forward to another win to seal the series. On the other hand, Sri Lanka will stand eager to ensure they are able to end the series in a draw.

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Facts:

  • India has won four out of its last five head-to-head matches against Sri Lanka.
  • Devdutt Padikkal has scored 49 runs off 74 balls against Prabath Jayasuriya, while Prabath has dismissed him once.
  • Sonal Dinusha has scored 67 runs off 91 balls against Ravindra Jadeja, while Jadeja has dismissed him once.

Sri Lanka vs India Chances of Winning 

India will enter the second Test with a higher chance of winning. The team has been strong against Sri Lanka in the previous games, which could help them to come out victorious. They have players such as Devdutt Padikkal, who has scored 211 runs in 2 innings at an average of 105.50, and Manav Suthar, who holds 10 wickets in 2 innings at an average of 13.10. On the other hand, Sri Lanka will also be eager to secure a win in this game. Taking the home-ground advantage, the team will be keen to end the series on a draw. They have players such as Sonal Dinusha, who has scored 184 runs in 2 innings at an average of 92, and Prabath Jayasuriya, who holds 7 wickets in 2 innings at an average of 21.71.

  • Sri Lanka Chances of Winning: 45%
  • India Chances of Winning: 55%

Sri Lanka vs India Prediction & Betting Tips 2026

Sri Lanka has not been able to perform well in the Test series against India. Despite being the hosts, they find themselves losing the opening match in this series. Now, the Sri Lankans are gearing themselves up for the series decider, to ensure that they don't lose the series. The home-ground advantage could help them to turn the tables to some extent. They have batsmen such as Niroshan Dickwella, who has scored 90 runs in 2 innings at an average of 45, and Dhananjaya de Silva, who has scored 80 runs in 2 innings at an average of 40. Asitha Fernando has been able to take 6 wickets in 2 innings at an average of 15.66. 

On the other hand, India has been the strong team in this series. After starting the series against Sri Lanka with a 165-run victory, the team will now aim to secure another win and take the series with them. Noting their strong record against Sri Lanka in recent games, it won't be much challenging for India to secure another win. They have batsmen such as KL Rahul, who has scored 117 runs in 2 innings at an average of 58.50, and Rishabh Pant, who has scored 105 runs in 2 innings at an average of 52.50. Ravindra Jadeja has been able to take 4 wickets in 2 innings at an average of 32. 

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Sri Lanka vs India Match Toss Prediction 

The second Test between Sri Lanka and India will be played at Sinhalese Sports Club, which gives the home-ground advantage to Sri Lanka. This venue has hosted a total of 46 Tests, out of which 16 have been won by the team batting first, and 16 have been won by the team bowling first. The first innings average score at this venue stands at 323, but it increases to 354 in the second innings. It further drops to 273 in the third innings to 182 in the fourth innings. This suggests that the team winning the toss in the next game is likely to bat first. 

Weather Report 

The match between Sri Lanka and India could be affected due to the weather conditions, as there is at least 15% chance of rain across all match days. 

Cloudy
77 - 81% Humidity
26° - 30° C Temperature
19 - 23 kmph Wind Speed
Cloudy
77 - 81% Humidity
26° - 30° C Temperature
19 - 23 kmph Wind Speed

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Team Form

Sri Lanka Team Form 

Sri Lanka has not been able to do well in this format of the game lately. The team holds just one win and two losses in its last five games, as it aims to regain its winning momentum. They have players such as Keshara Nuwantha, who holds 4 wickets in 2 innings at an average of 65.25, and Lahiru Udara, who has scored 43 runs in 2 innings at an average of 21.50. 

India Team Form 

India has now started its winning streak in the longest format of the game. The team holds three wins and two losses in its last five games, as it now aims to continue the same form and seal the series. They have players such as Prasidh Krishna, who holds 3 wickets in 2 innings at an average of 21, and Dhruv Jurel, who has scored 58 runs in 2 innings at an average of 29. 

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Sri Lanka vs India Top Batters 

Kamindu Mendis will be a key batsman for Sri Lanka in the next game. He has been able to score 647 runs for the team in his last 10 games at an average of 40.44.

Shubman Gill has been the highest run-scorer for India in Tests lately. He has managed to score 945 runs for the team in his last 9 games at an average of 72.69. 

Sri Lanka vs India Top Bowlers 

Prabath Jayasuriya will be a key bowler for Sri Lanka in the series decider. He has been able to take 44 wickets in his last 9 innings at an economy of 3.19. 

Mohammed Siraj has been a vital asset to India's bowling line-up in this format. He has been able to take 40 wickets for the team in his last 10 games at an economy of 3.51.

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Our Pick to Win:India will win. India has been undefeated against Sri Lanka in recent games.
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