Historical Head‑to‑Head: India vs Sri Lanka in Tests

India and Sri Lanka are set to clash in a two‑match Test series from August 15, with Shubman Gill at the helm for India. The contest adds another chapter to a long‑standing rivalry.

On Sri Lankan soil, India has played 24 Tests, securing nine wins, suffering seven losses and sharing eight draws. The most recent tour in 2017, captained by Virat Kohli, concluded with a 3-0 series win.

Across all Test meetings, the teams have faced each other 46 times. India enjoys 22 victories, Sri Lanka 7, while the balance of contests ended without a result. The latest series in 2022 was clinched 2-0 by India under Rohit Sharma.

In preparation, India posted a six‑wicket triumph over a Sri Lanka Cricket XI in a three‑day warm‑up. Batsmen Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, Ravindra Jadeja and captain Gill all performed well, with Padikkal unbeaten on 142.