Sri Lanka vs India Test Series: A two-match Test series between India and Sri Lanka is set to begin on August 15th. The first match of the series will be played in Galle. Team India will be playing a Test series in Sri Lanka after nine years. The last Test series between the two teams was played on Sri Lankan soil in 2017. At that time, India, under the captaincy of Virat Kohli, defeated Sri Lanka 3-0.
Now, fans will have similar expectations from captain Shubman Gill. While the entire country will be celebrating Independence Day on August 15th, Team India will play the first match of the series. This is not the first time the Indian team will play a match on August 15th. Previously, Team India has played matches against different teams on Independence Day.
When did the match take place?
After independence, Team India first played a Test match against England at the Oval in 1952. However, this match ended in a draw. After this, Team India was seen playing a match on August 15th in the year 2001. Team India has played matches on August 15th in the years 2014, 2015, 2019, and lastly in the year 2021.
Which teams did it play matches against?
On August 15th, Team India has played matches against England, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies. While Tests were played against England and Sri Lanka, ODIs were played against the West Indies.
How many ODIs and Tests did it play?
Team India has played five Test matches and one ODI on August 15th. This lone ODI match was played against the West Indies in 2019 on Independence Day.
What is Team India’s record on August 15th?
Team India has a decent record on August 15th. Team India has won three matches on Independence Day, while India has lost two. Whereas 1 match was a draw.
