SL vs IND Match Prediction : 2nd Test, India tour of Sri Lanka 2026
SL vs IND Win Probability
20%
SL
80%
IND
India To Win, 1.18
India won the first Test by 165 runs
Sri Lanka will be without several key batsmen for this match
India have greater depth in both batting and bowling
SL vs IND Betting Tips
Devdutt Padikkal to score over 34.5 runs in 1st innings
Devdutt Padikkal was outstanding in the first Test, scoring a superb 167 to register his maiden Test century. He looked comfortable against both pace and spin and is likely to carry that confidence into the Colombo Test. With India’s top order in good touch, we are backing Padikkal to make another important contribution in the first innings.
Prabath Jayasuriya to pick up over 3.5 wickets in the match
Prabath Jayasuriya remains Sri Lanka’s biggest wicket-taking threat in home conditions. He picked up 4 wickets in the first Test and will once again be crucial on a Colombo surface that should offer increasing assistance to the spinners as the match progresses. With Sri Lanka likely to rely heavily on him, we are backing Jayasuriya to have another productive match.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Sri Lanka
India
India will look to complete a series whitewash when they take on Sri Lanka in the second and final Test of the series. The match begins on Sunday at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. India dominated the opening Test in Galle and head into this contest with momentum firmly on their side.
Sri Lanka vs India Head-to-Head Record
India have historically enjoyed the better record against Sri Lanka in Test cricket. The visitors also enter this match with a 1-0 lead after winning the opening Test by 165 runs.
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SL vs IND Team Previews
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka face a difficult challenge heading into the second Test. The hosts lost the opening match by 165 runs and have subsequently been hit by a major injury crisis. Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal and Pathum Nissanka are all unavailable, significantly weakening the batting line-up. Kamil Mishara and Sahan Arachchige have been called into the squad as Sri Lanka search for replacements.
Lahiru Udara and Kamil Mishara are likely to shoulder responsibility at the top of the order. Kamindu Mendis will be one of the most important players in the middle order, while Pasindu Sooriyabandara and Dhananjaya de Silva need to provide experience and stability.
Sri Lanka's biggest strength remains its spin department. Prabath Jayasuriya was the standout bowler in the first Test and will once again lead the attack. Keshara Nuwantha also impressed on debut, picking up three wickets in India's first innings. The hosts will need their spinners to create sustained pressure if they are to challenge India's strong batting unit.
Sri Lanka Expected Playing 11
Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva (C), Sahan Arachchige, Sonal Dinusha, Niroshan Dickwella (WK), Prabath Jayasuriya, Keshara Nuwantha, Asitha Fernando
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India
India were dominant in the opening Test and will be confident of finishing the series with a 2-0 victory. Their batting line-up showed excellent depth in Galle, with Devdutt Padikkal producing the standout performance with 167. KL Rahul also contributed an important 82, while Dhruv Jurel added a quick half-century.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul are likely to continue at the top of the order. Padikkal has strengthened his case for another opportunity after his maiden Test century, while Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant remain key players in the middle order. Ravindra Jadeja provides vital balance lower down the order.
India's bowling attack has plenty of variety for subcontinental conditions. Jadeja and Manav Suthar offer control with left-arm spin, while Kuldeep Yadav remains a wicket-taking option despite a quiet first Test. Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna should lead the pace attack, although India have further bowling options in their squad. Jasprit Bumrah is unavailable for the series due to injury.
India Expected Playing 11
Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel, Ravindra Jadeja, Manav Suthar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
SL vs IND Toss Prediction
The team winning the toss will likely opt to bat first. With the surface expected to deteriorate as the match progresses, putting runs on the board early could prove crucial.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo is expected to offer a balanced contest early on before becoming increasingly helpful for the spinners. The new ball could provide some assistance to the seamers, but batting should become easier once the players settle in.
As the match progresses, the surface is likely to dry out and offer more grip and turn. The spinners could therefore play a decisive role from the third day onwards. A first-innings score of around 350 runs could put the batting side in a strong position.
SL vs IND : Who Will Win?
India are our clear pick to win the second Test. They were the better team in the opening match and have greater depth across both departments. Their batting unit is in excellent form, while their bowling attack has enough quality and variety to exploit the conditions in Colombo.
Sri Lanka will be fighting to level the series, but the absence of Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal and Pathum Nissanka leaves their batting significantly weakened. Their spinners can keep them competitive, but India have the stronger overall squad and should have enough quality to complete a 2-0 series win.
Bet on India to win.
SL vs IND win percentage stands at 78% in favor of IND.
