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After a dominant win at Galle in the first Sri Lanka vs India Test, Shubman Gill’s men will now be looking to grab another 30 crucial World Test Championship (WTC) points in the second Test at SSC Colombo.
India now need 7 wins out of their remaining 8 matches to make it to the WTC final. Sri Lanka’s loss, however, puts them nearly out of the WTC final race, as they now need 6 out of 6 wins to keep their hopes alive, while also depending on other results.
Winning the toss and batting first, India scored a massive 462 runs on what was a good batting pitch for the first two days. That was largely to Devdutt Padikkal, who, in just his third Test, hit a mammoth 167 runs. He was assisted by KL Rahul, who scored a brilliant 82.
In response, Sri Lanka only managed 284, with Sonal Dinusha’s 100 and the returning Niroshan Dickwella’s 80. The third-best score was 27. Although the hosts came back strongly with the ball in the second innings, a target of 372 runs on a turning Galle pitch was always an impossible task.
India’s Manav Suthar ran riot with his left-arm spin, claiming a 10-fer in the match, including three wickets in one over to wrap up the game on day five. Had Sri Lanka hung around a little while longer, they could’ve gotten out with a draw, as rain came pouring down minutes after the match concluded.
Already missing Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis, Sri Lanka have now also lost Dinesh Chandimal to injury. India, on the other hand, should be happy going in with the same team, though they might consider giving Saransh Jain a look, as Kuldeep Yadav looked very off-colour in Galle.
Read on to find out how to watch the Sri Lanka vs India test series from wherever you are, including free options.
Can I stream Sri Lanka vs India 2nd Test for free?
Cricket fans in India and Sri Lanka that haven’t yet cut the cord are in luck!
In India, the match is available for free on DD Sports but only for DD Free Dish viewers. DD Free Dish is Prasar Bharati’s free-to-air DTH service that requires a compatible DD Free Dish set-top box and dish antenna.
Likewise, in Sri Lanka, the match is free-to-air on Siyatha TV.
Cord-cutters in Australia, meanwhile, have a sneaky trick they can use to watch the Test match live: Kayo Sports offers a 7-day free trial to new users, letting you catch all five days of action live and free.
Outside any of these countries right now? No worries, you can still stream the action by using a VPN. More details below…
Use a VPN to watch Sri Lanka vs India 2nd test from anywhere
If you’re keen to watch cricket but you’re away from home and your preferred coverage is geo-blocked, you could always use a VPN to access it (assuming you’re not breaching any broadcaster T&Cs, of course). You may be surprised by how simple it is to do.
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Quick start: Using a VPN to watch Sri Lanka vs India 2nd Test from anywhere
Using a VPN is incredibly simple, just follow these steps.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we’ve said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance if you’re visiting the U.S. and want to view an Australian streaming service, you’d select a location from Down Under (like Perth) from the server list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to Kayo Sports and watch Sri Lanka vs India just like you would at home.
How to watch Sri Lanka vs India 2nd test live streams in the US
Cricket streaming service Willow TV is the place to watch the Sri Lanka vs India 2nd test in the US.
If you don’t have it as part of your cable package, you can watch Willow coverage through your choice of Sling TV’s Desi Binge Plus or Dakshin Flex plans – starting from $10 per month.
Alternatively, you can add Willow TV to your Prime Video subscription and watch cricket live streams from there.
Outside the US right now? You can make use of NordVPN to catch the action.
How to watch Sri Lanka vs India 2nd test live streams in the UK
The second test between Sri Lanka and India will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1,2 and 3 in the UK, with live streaming available via HBO Max.
HBO Max in the UK starts at £5.99 per month, but you’ll have to get the TNT Sports plan if you wish to stream TNT Sports channels. That costs £25.99 per month for a fixed 12-month contract.
If you’re on holiday outside the UK, you can use NordVPN to access Sri Lanka vs India on HBO Max.
How to watch Sri Lanka vs India 2nd test live streams in India
In India, Sri Lanka vs India 2nd test in Colombo is being shown on the Sony Sports Network, with live streaming available via Sony LIV.
Sony LIV subscription plans in India start at ₹599 for the Mobile-Only yearly plan, or you can get the ₹999 Premium yearly plan.
If you’re currently out of India but want to watch the matches live, you’ll need to get yourself a VPN, as per the instructions above.
How to watch Sri Lanka vs India 2nd test live streams in Australia
The Sri Lanka vs India test series is being shown on Kayo Sports.
Kayo Sports starts at AU$30 per month after a 7-day free trial. Or you can get your first month for AU$1.
Outside Australia right now? Use NordVPN to access your favorite live cricket streams.
Sri Lanka vs India 2nd test Q+A
Squads
Sri Lanka: Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Kamindu Mendis (vc), Lahiru Udana, Nishan Madushka, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Sonal Dinusha, Niroshan Dickwella, Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Keshara Nuwantha, Milan Rathnayake, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Vishwa Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka.
India: Gill (c), KL Rahul (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant (wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, Saransh Jain, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Auqib Nabi, Sarfaraz Khan.
Sri Lanka vs India test series schedule
First Test: August 15-19; Galle International Cricket Stadium
Second Test: August 23-27; Colombo (SSC)
What time does the Sri Lanka vs India 2nd test match start?
The second Sri Lanka vs India test match starts at 10am IST / 5:30am BST / 12:30am ET every day from Sunday, August 23 to Thursday, August 27 at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo.
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