Galle weather update, India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test: Will rain affect play on Day 1?

India and Sri Lanka are set to begin their Test series on Saturday at the Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle, Sri Lanka. This is the first time the two teams have faced each other in a Test series since 2017, and it will mark a significant milestone for India as it will be their 600th Test match, coinciding with the country's 80th Independence Day.

Both teams are currently ranked fifth and sixth in the World Test Championship standings, respectively. However, the weather forecast for Day 1 of the match may impact the initial schedule. According to Accuweather.com, there is a high chance of rainfall between 8 am and 9 am, with the probability decreasing to 40% by 10 am. Despite this, the toss is scheduled for 9:30 am, and play is expected to commence later in the morning.

Captain Shubman Gill hinted at a difficult decision for India in selecting between fast bowlers Gurnoor Brar and Prasidh Krishna, emphasizing their impressive performances in practice matches.