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India vs Sri Lanka Tests: Where to Watch Live, Costs
The Indian cricket team is about to play a very important series against Sri Lanka.
There are two Test matches, and the first one starts on August 15 in a city called Galle.
If India wins, they have a better chance of making it to a big championship final next year called the World Test Championship.
The team is led by a player named Shubman Gill.
Many fans want to know how to watch the games on TV or on their phones.
People who have something called DD Free Dish can watch the matches for free on DD Sports.
Other viewers can watch on Sony Sports channels or use an app called SonyLIV.
SonyLIV has different prices: one plan costs 699 rupees for a whole year but only works on phones, while another costs 399 rupees for one month and lets you watch on your TV and other devices.
People who already pay for plans from companies like Jio, Airtel, or Vi should check if cricket is already included before spending more money.
India face Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series starting August 15 in Galle.
The series is crucial for the Shubman Gill-led side's chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship final.
Sony Sports Network holds Sri Lanka Cricket media rights in the Indian subcontinent and will broadcast on Sony Sports Ten 5, Ten 3, and Ten 4.
Viewers with DD Free Dish can watch the matches free on DD Sports without a SonyLIV subscription.
SonyLIV streaming plans include a ₹699/year Mobile Only option and ₹399/month and ₹1,499/year Premium plans.
- Who
- India, led by captain Shubman Gill, and Sri Lanka
- What
- A two-match Test series, with India needing wins to boost their World Test Championship final qualification chances
- Where
- Galle and Colombo, Sri Lanka
- When
- Starting August 15, with the series played in 2026
- Why
- To help India qualify for the World Test Championship final, with broadcast and streaming options explained for viewers
Cheapest-First Viewing
Flexibility-First Viewing
Best way to watch the series
Cheapest-First Viewing
Add a Sony Sports channel to an existing DTH connection for roughly ₹22 a month, or watch free on DD Sports via DD Free Dish, as these are the most economical options for TV viewers.
Flexibility-First Viewing
Pay for a SonyLIV Premium plan (₹399/month or ₹1,499/year) because it offers flexibility to stream on smart TVs, laptops, phones, and multiple screens from anywhere.
Key facts
- Series
- Two-match Test series, India vs Sri Lanka
- Start date
- August 15
- Venues
- Galle and Colombo, Sri Lanka
- TV broadcaster
- Sony Sports Network (Sony Sports Ten 5, Ten 3, Ten 4)
- Free viewing
- DD Sports via DD Free Dish (Prasar Bharati)
- Streaming
- SonyLIV — Mobile Only ₹699/year, Premium ₹399/month, Premium Yearly ₹1,499/year
- DTH add-on price
- Roughly ₹22/month per Sony Sports channel
- Aggregator bundles
- Tata Play Binge and Jio/Airtel/Vi plans may include access, depending on the package
Quotes
Doordarshan Sports
Official Doordarshan Sports Twitter account announcing free live coverage
“Watch all the LIVE action on DD Sports (DD Free Dish)!”
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