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The India vs Sri Lanka cricket series in 2026 has seen several matches across different formats.

As of August 7, 2026, a three-day warm-up match is underway between Sri Lanka Cricket XI and India in Colombo (NCC) ². Sri Lanka Cricket XI elected to bat first ². This match is part of India's tour of Sri Lanka ².

Earlier in the year, the "India A in Sri Lanka 2026" series concluded. India A defeated Sri Lanka A by 66 runs in the final match ⁵. India A captain Tilak Varma noted the team's strong character, especially after losing back-to-back games, and highlighted their ability to bounce back with significant wins ⁵. In an earlier match of the Tri-Nation A Series in Sri Lanka 2026, India A pulled off a close win against Sri Lanka A, with Arshad Khan playing a crucial role in the final overs ³. Gurnoor Brar delivered career-best first-class figures, taking 6 for 68 in the second Sri Lanka A innings and 4 for 77 in the first ⁴.

The full schedule for the "India A in Sri Lanka 2026" series included several matches against both Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A ¹. India's main tour of Sri Lanka in 2026 also includes practice sessions, with a focus on spin, before the warm-up fixture ⁸. Jasprit Bumrah was replaced by Auqib Nabi for the Test series in Sri Lanka due to injury ⁸.