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India vs Sri Lanka Test Updates: Umpires to conduct inspection at 1.40pm IST

 Sun, 16 August 2026
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13:35

Umpires to conduct inspection at 1.40pm IST


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Finally, some positive news from Galle.

'The rain has stopped in Galle and the umpires will conduct an inspection of the conditions at 1.40pm IST,' BCCI posted on X.
13:17

Start of 2nd session delayed due to rain


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It has continued to be a frustrating days for the fans in Galle. Every time the weather improves, the dark clouds return with a purpose.

The groundstaff have been busy all day, regularly putting on the covers before taking them off and this has been the trend since morning.

As of now, there is no rain and the covers are being taken off and it remains to be seen if the weather stays good.
12:38

Covers back; rain delays start of play


India 288-2 (73 ovs) vs SL | Scorecard

Play was scheduled to start after the lunch break at 12.20pm IST but the weather has changed dramatically forcing the groundstaff to rush back the covers.

It has gone quite dark in Galle and it looks like there could be rain any moment.

This is turning out to be a frustrating wait for the cricket fans who have turned up at the stadium on a Sunday.
11:56

Rain washes out morning session in Galle


India 288-2 (73 ovs) vs SL | Scorecard

The entire morning session has been washed out as the umpires have taken an early lunch at 11.40am IST.

'Early Lunch taken at Galle! The second session is scheduled to begin at 12.20 PM (Local Time and IST), if weather permits,' BCCI posted on X.

Meanwhile, the weather has improved considerably at Galle. 
11:25

Rain delays start of play on Day 2

Galle International Stadium
Galle International Stadium

India 288-2 (73 ovs) vs SL | Scorecard

The groundstaff have brought back the covers expecting some rain soon.

The Super Sopper is working on removing the extra water from the covers while one of the umpires is checking out the conditions.

The entire first session is set to be washed out because of rain.
10:54

No rain; covers coming off in Galle

India's new fielding coach Subhadeep Ghosh
India's new fielding coach Subhadeep Ghosh

India 288-2 (73 ovs) vs SL | Scorecard

The weather has improved vastly in Galle as the rain has stopped and the covers being taken off.

It should not be long before play gets underway in Galle on the second day.
09:56

Rain delays start on Day 2 in Galle

The Galle International Stadium under covers because of rain on Sunday.
The Galle International Stadium under covers because of rain on Sunday.

India 288-2 (73 ovs) vs SL | Scorecard

The rain showing no signs of relenting at the moment as this looks set to be long delay on the second day.

However, the weather forecast is encouraging for the rest of the day.

For now, the fans will have to just wait for the weather to improve.
09:34

Rain delays start on Day 2 in Galle

Devdutt Padikkal
Devdutt Padikkal

India 288-2 (73 ovs) vs SL | Scorecard

Welcome to the coverage of Day 2 of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka in Galle on Sunday.

The start of play on the second day is set to be delayed because of rain in Galle. 

Play was scheduled to start 15 minutes early -- at 9.45am IST -- to make up for time lost due to rain on the first day.

The entire ground is under covers at the moment as play looks unlikely start anytime soon.

Devdutt Padikkal struck his maiden Test hundred to propel India to a commanding 288/2 on a rain-hit first day in Galle on Saturday.

Rishabh Pant made a breezy unbeaten 27 and will look to continue his fine start when play resumes on Sunday.

Padikkal smashed a fluent 131 not out, putting India on course for a formidable first-innings total on the opening day. K L Rahul made a composed 77 before retiring hurt, putting on a 150-run stand with his Karnataka team-mate.

Yashasvi Jaiswal was run out for 32, while captain Shubman Gill made 16, hitting two sweetly timed boundaries before throwing away his wicket. The right-hander charged at spinner Prabath Jayasuriya, only to sky a catch to mid-off.