In the first Test match against Sri Lanka, Team India emerged victorious by 165 runs at the Galle International Cricket Stadium near Galle Fort.

In an attempt to chase a target of 372 runs, Sri Lanka was bowled out for 206 runs. Sonal Dinusha delivered a fighting knock, but failed to secure a win for his team. Facing 128 balls, he smashed 84 runs, including eight boundaries and a maximum. Keshara Nuwantha was dismissed on 20 runs in 69 balls, including three boundaries.