The ODI series did not go to India, but the longer format offers a new opportunity. The visitors have traditionally enjoyed success against Sri Lanka U19 in multi-day cricket and will be hoping to start the two-match unofficial Test series on a positive note.
Head to head:
Recent history is firmly on India’s side. In the last five Youth Tests between the two teams, India U19 have won two matches by an innings, while the remaining three matches have ended in draws.
Last five meetings:
India U19 won by an innings and 147 runs
India U19 won by an innings and 21 runs
Draw
Draw
Draw
Sri Lanka U19 led by Vimath Dinsara
The hosts will be captained by Vimath Dinsara. Sri Lanka have several all-round options in their squad, including Kavija Gamage, Viran Chamuditha and Dimath Abeysinghe, who could be crucial in a long contest.
Sagar Virk leads India U19
India U19 will be led by wicketkeeper-batsman Sagar Virk. The visitors will also be wary of leading batsman Lakshya Raichandani and a promising bowling unit with Aryan Sakpa, Priyanshu Singh and Kush Patel.
Conditions in Galle Can Test Batters
Galle is known to offer assistance to the spinners as the match progresses. The batsmen will need to make the most of the early conditions, while the bowlers will be keen to make the most of every turn available from the surface.