The fixture marks India's first red-ball appearance in the island nation since Virat Kohli’s side completed a dominant 3-0 Test series sweep in 2017. Only three players in the present 15-man squad—KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, and Kuldeep Yadav—have previously played Test cricket in Sri Lanka. Day One Warm-Up HighlightsThe three-day warm-up match provided India's bowling attack with an immediate workout in subcontinental conditions. Sri Lanka XI reached 363/8 at stumps on Day 1. Having not played a red-ball match in Sri Lanka since 2017, the Indian management views this tour fixture as a vital stepping stone towards extending their winning Test record on Sri Lankan soil.