{
  "id": 931280,
  "title": "How to watch Sri Lanka vs India 1st Test: Free Streams & TV Channels",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/how-to-watch-sri-lanka-vs-india-1st-test-free-streams-tv-channels",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-15T02:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/how-to-watch/cricket/sri-lanka-vs-india-1st-test-free-streams-tv-channels"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The first Test match between Sri Lanka and India is set to commence from August 15-19, with daily matches starting at 10am IST, 5:30am BST, and 12:30am ET. This Test series holds significant importance for India as it aims to secure crucial World Test Championship points. Due to an injury, India will be without their leading pacer Jasprit Bumrah, while Sri Lanka will be without their opening batsman Pathum Nissanka and wicket-keeper Kusal Mendis. India has not lost a series against Sri Lanka since 2008, but recent results against New Zealand and South Africa have raised concerns about their spin-batting abilities. Both teams will look to exploit the conditions and capitalize on the opportunity. Cricket fans in India and Sri Lanka can watch the match for free on DD Sports and Siyatha TV, respectively. Australian viewers can enjoy a 7-day free trial on Kayo Sports, while international viewers can use a VPN to access the streams. In the US, the match will be broadcast on Willow TV through Sling TV's Desi Binge Plus or Dakshin Flex plans, or added to a Prime Video subscription. In the UK, the first test will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1 & 4, with live streaming available via HBO Max. In India, the match will be shown on Sony Sports Network, with live streaming accessible through Sony LIV.",
  "summary": "All the ways to watch the first test between Sri Lanka and India at Galle International Stadium, including free streams.",
  "key_points": [
    "First Test between Sri Lanka and India starts August 15-19",
    "India without leading pacer Jasprit Bumrah due to injury",
    "Sri Lanka missing opening batsman Pathum Nissanka"
  ],
  "editors_take": "India's Test series against Sri Lanka takes on added significance as it vies for crucial World Test Championship points amid concerns over its spin-batting abilities.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}