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Sri Lanka
Day-one score
234–284
India
Day-one score
263–319
Sri Lanka vs India (1st Test) at Galle International Stadium on 15 Aug 2026: our model leans India at 69% on a dry / turning surface, with a projected day-one score after 90 overs of 263–319.
At a glance
AI overview
India start as the favourite in the 1st Test at Galle International Stadium, but 19% of our model's weight sits on a draw, so the first two sessions matter most.
The India tour of Sri Lanka, 2026 reaches match 1 of 2 when Sri Lanka face India in a Test at Galle International Stadium. It is listed for Saturday 15 August 2026, with the start at 19:30 IST. Sri Lanka have home conditions on their side, which our model counts as a small edge.
Both sides lean on their spin attack, so the contest is likely to be decided by whoever handles the middle-overs squeeze better. Galle International Stadium is a turning surface that takes spin from the first session, so we expect a dry / turning surface with a first-day score around 263–319 for India and 234–284 for Sri Lanka.
Rain is a real risk at this time of year, so watch the forecast and the covers around the toss. Because a draw is a live result here (19%), watch how much time is lost before you read anything into a single session.
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Win probability
Sri Lanka 12%, draw 19%, India 69%. A draw carries real weight in a Test, so read the split as three outcomes rather than two.
Model lean
India
69% to win · 57-point gap
The split comes from batting, pace and spin ratings for both teams, adjusted for Galle International Stadium and Sri Lanka's home conditions. It is an indicative model, not a live market price and not betting advice.
On a turning surface, India's spinners get the extra weight in the model.
Rain and bad light matter more in a longer match, so the draw figure moves first when the forecast changes.
Impact names
Four names our model expects to move this match on dry / turning conditions.
Sri Lanka
Spinner
Wanindu Hasaranga
Middle-overs control
Sri Lanka
Fast bowler
Dilshan Madushanka
Pace-off option
India
Spinner
Kuldeep Yadav
Turn on this surface
India
Batter
Shubman Gill
Middle-order finisher
These names come from a reference list and are not a confirmed selection. Check the official team announcement close to the toss.
Scoreboard model
Projected day-one score by session for each side, followed by the cumulative curve across 90 overs.
| Session | Sri Lanka | India |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1Overs 1–30 | 74–88 | 83–99 |
| Session 2Overs 31–60 | 82–98 | 92–110 |
| Session 3Overs 61–90 | 78–98 | 88–110 |
| Day one, 90 overs | 234–284 | 263–319 |
Overs bowled
After 30 overs
SL 81IND 91
After 60 overs
SL 171IND 192
After 90 overs
SL 259IND 291
Sessions are modelled at 30 overs each, and the totals are for the first 90 overs of a first innings.
Team details
Both sides lean on their spin attack, so the contest is likely to be decided by whoever handles the middle-overs squeeze better.
Sri Lanka come in with a spin-first identity, with wrist-spin and slow surfaces at the heart of their plans. In this Test, their spin attack is their strongest suit.
Galle International Stadium suits their spinners. Familiar home conditions help their planning. Their key question is how they handle India's spin attack.
India come in with a deep batting order, high-quality spin and a pace attack that peaks with the new ball. In this Test, their spin attack is their strongest suit.
Galle International Stadium suits their spinners. Their key question is how they handle Sri Lanka's spin attack.
Galle International Stadium is a turning surface that takes spin from the first session. Our surface tag for this match is dry / turning, with a scoring index of 2 out of 5.
Batting first gets runs on the board before the surface slows and grips.
Rain is a real risk at this time of year, so watch the forecast and the covers around the toss.
Venue: Galle International Stadium, Galle. Surface tags are editorial estimates and can change on the day.
Market guide
The markets most followers look at for Sri Lanka vs India, with what our model says for each. These are reference figures, not live prices.
Backs a team to win, or the draw. Unlike limited-overs cricket the market has three outcomes.
Model split: Sri Lanka 12%, draw 19%, India 69%.
How this market worksA separate market on who wins the coin toss. It settles before the first ball.
Toss lean is to bat first, so watch which captain has to choose.
How this market worksLines on how many runs a side scores in a session, or in a fixed number of overs.
Session 1: Sri Lanka 74–88, India 83–99.
How this market worksBets on which side leads after both first innings, or by how many runs.
Day-one projection: Sri Lanka 234–284, India 263–319.
How this market worksPicks the leading run-scorer for a team or for the match.
Wanindu Hasaranga and Kuldeep Yadav lead our watchlist.
How this market worksPrices move ball by ball with wickets, weather and session results.
Rain delays reset the draw price first, so check the covers.
How this market worksBetting tips
Practical points to check before you act. None of these is a guarantee.
Read the surface before the toss
Galle International Stadium is tagged dry / turning. Expect the pitch to slow, so runs come harder later in the match.
Wait for the toss
The lean is to bat first. If a captain does the opposite, treat it as new information and check the split again before you act.
Watch each session, not just the result
Sessions move prices in a Test. Our projection puts Sri Lanka at 74–88 in Session 1 against India's 83–99.
Check the team news
Playing XIs are announced close to the toss. A missing key player, such as Wanindu Hasaranga or Kuldeep Yadav, moves this model by several points.
Set a limit first
Decide what you can afford before the match starts and stop when you reach it. No model, tip or past result guarantees an outcome.
The case for this match
Sri Lanka keep it interesting
India are ahead at 69%, but Sri Lanka have enough in their spin attack to make the market move quickly.
Match 1 of 2 in the India tour of Sri Lanka
Series context shapes selection and tactics. Opening matches set the tone, and prices are often wider before form is clear.
Dry / turning conditions add an edge
On a dry / turning surface the middle overs tend to carry the most information, so live markets can move quickly.
Depth of markets
A Test at Galle International Stadium normally carries match odds, toss, session runs and player markets, so you can follow one game several ways.
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Our model gives Sri Lanka 12%, India 69% and the draw 19%. India are the strong favourite, but this is a Test and results can change quickly with weather and sessions. It is an indicative estimate, not advice.
Galle International Stadium is a turning surface that takes spin from the first session. We tag it dry / turning with a scoring index of 2 out of 5. Batting first gets runs on the board before the surface slows and grips.
Our model projects Sri Lanka at 234–284 and India at 263–319 for the day-one score after 90 overs. Treat these as ranges, not promises.
The lean is to bat first. Batting first gets runs on the board before the surface wears and turns in the fourth innings.
It is listed for Saturday 15 August 2026, with a scheduled start of 19:30 IST, at Galle International Stadium, Galle. Cricket schedules in our source list a date window for each series, so this day is a planning date. Confirm the exact day with the host board before you plan around it.
Our watchlist has Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka, middle-overs control), Dilshan Madushanka (Sri Lanka, pace-off option), Kuldeep Yadav (India, turn on this surface), Shubman Gill (India, middle-order finisher). These are reference names and not confirmed selections. The playing XI is announced close to the toss.
Sri Lanka play at home, which our model counts as a small edge because they know the surface and conditions.
A Test can last up to five days with two innings each, so a draw is a real result and sessions matter.
No. The percentages, projections and market notes are an indicative model for information only. They are not live prices, not advice and not a guarantee. Betting is for adults 18 and over, and you should set a limit before you start.
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