Archive · 22 Aug 2026
India Seek Colombo Test Win Despite 1-0 Sri Lanka Lead
India have already won one Test against Sri Lanka.
They beat Sri Lanka by 165 runs in Galle.
Now they will play the second and final Test in Colombo.
India are leading the series 1-0, but another win is still important.
The reason is that India are competing to reach the World Test Championship final.
India currently have a points percentage of 53.33.
A win would increase it to 57.57.
India could also move above Bangladesh if Bangladesh lose to Australia.
A draw would not improve India’s position as much.
India lead Sri Lanka 1-0 after a 165-run win in Galle.
The second Test begins in Colombo on Sunday.
India have 64 World Test Championship points and a 53.33 points percentage.
A Colombo victory would raise India’s points percentage to 57.57.
India could move from fifth to fourth if Bangladesh lose to Australia.
- Who
- India, led by Shubman Gill, will face Sri Lanka.
- What
- India are playing the second Test of the series and seeking a win despite leading 1-0.
- When
- The match starts Sunday; no calendar date is specified.
- Where
- Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Why
- A victory would improve India’s World Test Championship position and strengthen their chances of reaching the final.
- Series score
- India lead Sri Lanka 1-0.
- First Test result
- India defeated Sri Lanka by 165 runs in Galle.
- Second Test venue
- Colombo.
- India’s WTC points
- 64 points.
- India’s current PCT
- 53.33.
- India’s projected PCT after a win
- 57.57.
- Current position
- India are fifth in the World Test Championship 2025-27 standings.
- Possible ranking change
- India could rise to fourth if Bangladesh lose to Australia and India win in Colombo.