SLA vs INDA, 2nd Unofficial Test, India A tour of Sri Lanka 2026

India A head into the second unofficial Test with momentum after taking the honors in the opening game. They posted a massive first-innings total before dominating for long periods, although the match ultimately ended in a draw after Sri Lanka A batted out the final session.

India A to watch

• Sai Sudharsan – Began the series with a superb century and looked in outstanding touch.
• Dhruv Jurel – Captain and wicketkeeper who followed up with an unbeaten 141 in the first Test.
• Shaik Rasheed – Produced an important unbeaten half-century to strengthen India’s first innings.
• India’s bowling attack, led by pace and spin, will again look to exploit the wearing Galle surface.

Sri Lanka A to watch

• Nuwanidu Fernando – Played a resilient innings in the first Test and remains the backbone of the batting.
• Dilum Sudeera – The left-arm spinner was the standout bowler and could be even more dangerous as the pitch deteriorates.
• Sahan Arachchige – Captain whose all-round contributions will be vital if Sri Lanka A are to level the series.

Pitch report

The Galle surface traditionally offers good batting conditions early before assisting spin from Day 3 onward. Teams that score heavily in the first innings generally gain a decisive advantage.

Key battle

• India A’s strong top order vs Sri Lanka A’s spin attack, particularly Sudharsan against Sudeera, could shape the contest.

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India A have won the toss and have opted to field

Teams:

Sri Lanka A (Playing XI): Pawantha Weerasinghe, Sohan de Livera, Nuwanidu Fernando, Ashen Bandara, Sahan Arachchige(c), Anjala Bandara(w), Chamika Gunasekara, Dilum Sudeera, Keshara Nuwantha, Dulaj Samuditha, Asanka Manoj

India A (Playing XI): Sai Sudharsan, Aman Mokhade, Devdutt Padikkal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Dhruv Jurel(w/c), Shaik Rasheed, Saransh Jain, Zeeshan Ansari, Auqib Nabi Dar, Yash Thakur, Gurnoor Brar

SL-A

(2 ov) 4/0

IND-A

Day 1 - India A chose to field.

CRR: 2.00

• Min. Ov. Rem: 88

SL-A

(7.2 ov) 26/0

IND-A

Day 1 - India A chose to field.

CRR: 3.54

• Min. Ov. Rem: 82.4

SL-A

(10 ov) 43/0

IND-A

Day 1 - India A chose to field.

CRR: 4.30

• Min. Ov. Rem: 80