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Galle Pitch Report, Weather Report For IND Vs SL, 1st Test, India Tour Of Sri Lanka, 2026



India to take on Sri Lanka in Galle [Source: AFP]
India to take on Sri Lanka in Galle [Source: AFP]

Team India will play their first Test match under the WTC cycle this year as the Shubman Gill-led side will take on the hosts, Sri Lanka, in a two-game series. The first Test match will commence on August 15 at the Galle International Stadium.

India are fifth in the WTC points table, and a win in the upcoming series would further bolster their chances of qualifying for the final. Team India defeated Sri Lanka XI in the practice game a couple of days ago, and the Asian powerhouse will enter the first Test with loads of confidence.

The Indian side has been marred by injuries to key players, but they still have a solid squad to compete in the two-match series, starting at Galle. On the other hand, the Lankan Lions revealed a competitive team for the Tests, and the hosts will look to break the Indian jinx as they have failed to win a home series against them since the 2010 tour.

Ahead of the first Test, we take a look at Galle stadium's pitch report and weather report for the India vs Sri Lanka game.

Galle pitch report for IND Vs SL 1st Test, 2026

Criterion
Data
Matches49
Won batting 1st26
Won batting 2nd16
Tied/NR
7
Average score in 1st innings375
Average score batting 2nd innings
312
% of wickets by pacers (last 10 matches)30
% of wickets by spinners (last 10 matches)70

(Galle Test records)

49 Tests have been played at this venue, and 42 of those have produced results, with only seven drawn matches. As the table reveals, spin has always played a big part in match results, as 70 percent of wickets at Galle (in the last 10 Tests) have been taken by spin bowlers.

The IND Vs SL Galle wicket for the first Test will be good for batting for the first two days, and the same was stated by India’s bowling coach, Morne Morkel. The batters will enjoy the outing before the surface turns to help the spin bowlers.

From Day 3 onwards, the Galle wicket for the IND Vs SL 1st Test will start assisting the spinners, meaning that chasing could become tricky in the fourth innings. Most of the grass on the Galle surface has been shaved off, indicating that the pitch could get dry as the game progresses.

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This also indicates that both teams will include a plethora of spinners in their lineup, and the Galle wicket for the IND Vs SL 1st Test could be a tricky prospect for the batters.

Galle weather report for IND Vs SL 1st Test, 2026

Galle Day 1 weather report for IND Vs SL 1st Test

Criterion
Details
Temperature31 degree
WindW 19 km/h
Probability of Precipitation82%
Cloud Cover64%

(Source: Accuweather)

The Day 1 Galle weather for the India Vs Sri Lanka 1st Test doesn’t look promising for a game of cricket, as there is an 82% chance of rain, with cloud cover around 64%. The average temperature will be around 31 degrees, and the cloud cover can help the pacers get some early movement.

Galle Day 2 weather report for IND Vs SL 1st Test

Criterion
Details
Temperature32 degree
WindWNW 17 km/h
Probability of Precipitation66%
Cloud Cover77%

(Source: Accuweather)

The Day 2 Galle weather for IND Vs SL 1st Test remains almost the same, with the average temperature around 33 degrees and a probability of precipitation around 66%. The cloud cover will be 77%, with high chance of rain.

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Galle Day 3 weather report for IND Vs SL 1st Test

Criterion
Details
Temperature32 degree
WindWNW 17 km/h
Probability of Precipitation81%
Cloud Cover78%

(Source: Accuweather)

The Galle weather for Day 3 of the IND Vs SL 1st Test gets worse as the chance of rain is around 81%, with a cloud cover of 78%. Once again, the pacers could get some help in the first session with a cool breeze blowing.

Galle Day 4 weather report for IND Vs SL 1st Test

Criterion
Details
Temperature32 degree
WindWNW 17 km/h
Probability of Precipitation55%
Cloud Cover39%

(Source: Accuweather)

The situation improves on Day 4 of the Galle Test match as the precipitation chances go down to 55%, with cloud cover around 39%. The average temperature will remain 32 degrees as the conditions will remain pleasant.

Criterion
Details
Temperature32 degree
WindWNW 19 km/h
Probability of Precipitation56%
Cloud Cover76%

(Source: Accuweather)

On Day 5 of the IND Vs SL 1st Test, the Galle weather will remain cloudy (76%), and the probability of precipitation will be around 56%.

Conclusion

The Galle wicket for the IND Vs SL 1st Test will remain suitable for batters for the first two days before the surface starts to spin. From Day 3 onwards, with cracks opening up, spinners would come into play, with chasing becoming a tricky prospect.

On the other hand, the Galle weather could prove to be a turning point in the contest, as there are high chances of rain on all five days of the Test match, meaning we could be in for a long ride and multiple delays.

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