IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - 2nd Test, India Tour of Sri Lanka 2026

The second Test between India and Sri Lanka will begin on August 23 at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo, with India leading the two-match series 1-0 after a 165-run victory in Galle. The first Test was heavily influenced by India’s batting depth and Manav Suthar’s bowling performance. India posted 462 in their first innings, with Devdutt Padikkal producing a superb 167 off 230 balls, while KL Rahul scored 82 and Dhruv Jurel added 51.

Sri Lanka responded with 284, recovering from 90/5 through a 146-run stand between Sonal Dinusha and Niroshan Dickwella. Dickwella scored 80, while Dinusha registered his maiden Test century with 100. India gained a 178-run first-innings lead before being dismissed for 193 in the second innings, with Rishabh Pant making a quick 66, and as per our IND vs SL Dream11 prediction today match, he will be a must-pick for this clash.

Chasing 372, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 206 despite Dhananjaya de Silva’s 59 and Dinusha’s 84. Suthar was the match-winner, taking 10 wickets across the two innings. India will now look to close out the series in Colombo, while Sri Lanka face a major selection challenge after Kusal Mendis and Dinesh Chandimal were ruled out of the second Test.

India vs Sri Lanka Match Details

IND vs SL Dream11 Team Today Stats

IND vs SL Toss Prediction

The Indian skipper will most likely win the toss in the 2nd Test match of the series and might look to bowl first at Sinhalese Sports Club cricket ground in Colombo.

Record of Chasing Teams at SSC Cricket Ground, Colombo

The SSC Cricket Ground holds a perfectly balanced chasing record of 50 per cent with 16 wins each for the chasing and defending sides. Notably, 14 matches have also ended in a draw.

IND vs SL Playing 11 (Probable)

IND vs SL Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers

IND vs SL Captain & Vice-Captain Choices

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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match

• Keeper: R Pant, N Dickwella
• Batters: S Gill, K Rahul, D Padikkal
• All-rounders: R Jadeja (c), D de Silva, K Mendis, M Suthar, S Dinush(vc)
• Bowlers: P Jayasuriya

Best Dream11 Team Today

• Keeper: D Jurel
• Batters: S Gill (vc), Y Jaiswal, D Padikkal(c)
• All-rounders: R Jadeja, D de Silva, K Mendis, M Suthar, K Nuwantha, S Dinusha
• Bowlers: P Krishna

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the IND vs SL match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.

IND vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today (2nd Test) Players to Avoid

Dinesh Chandimal and Nishan Fernando should not be a part of your IND vs SL Dream11 team prediction, as Chandimal is ruled out because of an injury, while Fernando has been replaced as he did not make any impact in the 1st Test.

IND vs SL Weather & Pitch Report at SSC Cricket Ground, Colombo

• The weather in Colombo on August 23 is likely to be humid and mostly cloudy, with showers remaining a possibility during the day. Any rain could cause interruptions, although conditions may improve between spells.
• The Sinhalese Sports Club, which is one of the most beautiful cricket stadiums in the world, is generally good for batting in the early stages, with decent bounce and carry. As the Test progresses, the surface tends to slow down and offer more turn, making spinners increasingly important.

IND vs SL H2H Records

India have a clear advantage over Sri Lanka in Test cricket. The two teams have met 47 times, with India winning 23 Tests compared to Sri Lanka’s seven, while 17 matches ended in draws. India have also remained unbeaten against Sri Lanka since their 2015 defeat in Galle, winning eight of the 10 Tests played since then and drawing two.

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