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SL vs IND 1st Test Live Streaming in South Africa: The live streaming and broadcasting of the 1st T20I of the India tour of Sri Lanka 2026 will be available on SuperSport.

Dhananjaya Silva-led Sri Lanka will square off against Shubman Gill-led India in the 1st Test starting on August 15 at Galle International Stadium, Galle.

The cricketing sides have met on 46 occasions, where India have 22 wins while Sri Lanka have 7 wins, and 17 games ended in a draw.

2026 SL vs IND 1st Test Live Streaming in South Africa

The SL vs IND 1st Test Live Streaming in South Africa will be available only on the DStv app. Users will be redirected to the DStv app from the SuperSport App when attempting to watch live sports.

DStv packages: SuperSport channels are available on various DStv packages, including DStv Family, DStv Compact Plus, DStv Access, DStv Premium, and DStv Compact.

DStv app: DStv subscribers can watch live SuperSport on the DStv app using their Connect IDs. The app is available in Sub-Saharan Africa and surrounding areas.

SuperSport App: The SuperSport app is available on Google Play and the App Store. The app offers a personalised experience with content such as video highlights, news, scores, fixtures, and more. It also includes real-time notifications to keep users updated on their favourite teams.

Though DSTV has a total of 6 packages to choose from, SuperSport Cricket will only be available with the DStv Premium package.

• DSTV Stream Premium – R799 pm
• DSTV Stream Compact Plus – R549 pm
• DSTV Stream Compact – R399 pm
• DSTV Stream Access – R99 pm

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• WWE Channel HD (128)
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• SuperSport GrandStand (201)
• SuperSport Football Plus (202)
• SuperSport Premier League (203)
• SuperSport La Liga (204)
• SuperSport Football (205)
• SuperSport Variety 1 (206)
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• SuperSport Action (210)
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• SuperSport Cricket (212)
• SuperSport Golf (213)
• SuperSport Tennis (214)
• SuperSport Motorsport (215)
• ESPN (218)
• ESPN 2 (219)

2026 SL vs IND 1st Test Probable Playing 11

India

Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, Shubman Gill, Dhruv Jurel, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, Manav Suthar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna/Gurnoor Brar

Sri Lanka

Nishan Madushka, Lahiru Air, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Sonal Dinusha, Keshara Nuwantha, Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara, Vishwa Fernando

2026 SL vs IND 1st Test Pitch Report

The pitch at Galle is uncertain and could assist well for batters, while spinners might come into play as the match progresses. The pacers are expected to get decent carry from the pitch only during the first two days.

2026 SL vs IND 1st Test Squad

India

Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill(c), Devdutt Padikkal, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Auqib Nabi, Dhruv Jurel, Gurnoor Brar, Saransh Jain

Sri Lanka

Nishan Madushka, Lahiru Udara, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva(c), Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Niroshan Dickwella(w), Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Sonal Milan, Rath Rath, Priyanka Keshara Nuwantha