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The Test series continues with India facing Sri Lanka at Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, in the second match on 23rd August at 10:00 AM IST.
Get the best IND vs SL Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 2nd Test match of the India Tour of Sri Lanka 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Hot Picks for IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
KL Rahul – The experienced Indian opener added 117 runs, providing stability and valuable contributions across the Test. |
Devdutt Padikkal – India’s standout batter dominated the opening Test with 211 runs, setting the series alight with a commanding performance. |
Top Picks:
Ravindra Jadeja – The experienced all-rounder produced 22 runs and claimed 4 wickets, making an impact in both disciplines. |
Yashasvi Jaiswal – India’s aggressive opener contributed 32 runs, adding impetus to the batting lineup. |
Budget Picks:
Kamindu Mendis – Sri Lanka’s all-rounder registered 16 runs, adding depth to the hosts’ batting order. |
Mohammed Siraj – India’s pace spearhead contributed 13 runs and took 2 wickets, supporting the attack effectively. |
IND vs SL India Tour of Sri Lanka 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Devdutt Padikkal & KL Rahul |
Vice-Captain | Yashasvi Jaiswal & Ravindra Jadeja |
IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Niroshan Dickwella, Rishabh Pant
- Batsmen – KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Devdutt Padikkal ©, Yashasvi Jaiswal (VC)
- All-rounders – Ravindra Jadeja, Dhananjaya de Silva, Manav Suthar
- Bowlers – Asitha Fernando, Prabath Jayasuriya
IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Rishabh Pant, Niroshan Dickwella
- Batsmen – KL Rahul ©, Shubman Gill, Devdutt Padikkal, Yashasvi Jaiswal
- All-rounders – Ravindra Jadeja (VC), Dhananjaya de Silva, Kamindu Mendis
- Bowlers – Mohammed Siraj, Asitha Fernando
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IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today 2nd Test India Tour of Sri Lanka 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Ramesh Mendis | NA | NA |
Gurnoor Brar Singh | NA | NA |
IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today 2nd Test India Tour of Sri Lanka 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Devdutt Padikkal |
GL Captaincy Choice | KL Rahul |
Punt Picks | Mohammed Siraj and Kamindu Mendis |
Dream11 Combination | 2-4-3-2 |
IND vs SL Match Preview:
India will face Sri Lanka in the second and final Test of the two-match series at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, from 23rd August at 10:00 AM IST. India lead the series 1–0 after securing a 165-run victory in the opening Test at Galle, leaving Sri Lanka needing a win in Colombo to level the series. The match also carries importance in the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 cycle.
India dominated the first Test after scoring 462 in their opening innings, with Devdutt Padikkal hitting 167 and KL Rahul adding 82. Sri Lanka responded with 284, led by Sonal Dinusha’s century and Niroshan Dickwella’s 80. India then scored 193 in the second innings, with Rishabh Pant making a quick 66, before dismissing Sri Lanka for 206 while defending 372. Dhananjaya de Silva scored 59 and Dinusha added 84, but Manav Suthar produced a memorable 10-wicket match haul, including 6/55 in the second innings. Prasidh Krishna also claimed 2/16 in Sri Lanka’s final innings. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka have made several changes after Kusal Mendis suffered a hamstring injury and Dinesh Chandimal became unavailable under concussion protocols, with Kamil Mishara and Sahan Arachchige joining the squad.
India enter the Colombo Test with strong confidence after their dominant performance in Galle. Padikkal’s outstanding innings and Suthar’s match-winning bowling have given the visitors a solid foundation, although Sri Lanka still have enough quality to challenge them. Dhananjaya de Silva and Sonal Dinusha showed their ability to fight back, while Prabath Jayasuriya’s four wickets in the first innings could make him an important factor again in Colombo. India could also strengthen their spin department by bringing in Saransh Jain, while Sarfaraz Khan remains available after missing the opening Test. With Sri Lanka needing a victory and India requiring only a draw to win the series, the hosts face greater pressure in the decisive Test.
IND vs SL Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
India | 23 |
Sri Lanka | 7 |
IND vs SL Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 28°C |
Weather Forecast | Cloudy |
Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
Best Suited To | Pace and spin |
Average 1st innings score | 320 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Good |
Winning % | 60% |
IND vs SL Playing 11s (Predicted):
India Playing 11:
1) Yashasvi Jaiswal
2) KL Rahul
3) Devdutt Padikkal
4) Shubman Gill ©
5) Rishabh Pant (wk)
6) Sarfaraz Khan
7) Ravindra Jadeja
8) Manav Suthar
9) Saransh Jain
10) Prasidh Krishna
11) Mohammed Siraj
Sri Lanka Playing 11:
1) Lahiru Udara
2) Kamil Mishara
3) Pasindu Sooriyabandara
4) Kamindu Mendis
5) Dhananjaya de Silva ©
6) Sahan Arachchige
7) Niroshan Dickwella (wk)
8) Prabath Jayasuriya
9) Milan Rathnayaka
10) Lahiru Kumara
11) Asitha Fernando
IND vs SL Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the recent form, India is expected to win this match.
