India Secures Victory Over Sri Lanka in Galle Test

India triumphed over Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test held in Galle on August 19, 2026, keeping their aspirations for the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 final alive.

This win marked India's first Test since their home series loss to South Africa in November last year. The match extended into the fifth day due to rain, with India managing to bowl out Sri Lanka, achieving their fifth victory in ten Tests during the current WTC cycle.

Following this win, India's points percentage increased from 48.14 to 53.33, although they remained in fifth place in the WTC standings. Sri Lanka's points percentage fell to 33.33 after their second defeat in five Tests. India has one more Test in the series against Sri Lanka before heading to New Zealand for a two-Test series, concluding their WTC campaign with a five-Test series against Australia next year.