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Team India Test record at the Sinhalese Sports Club: The Indian team currently holds a 1-0 lead in the ongoing two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. The second and final Test of the series is scheduled to begin on Sunday, August 23, at the historic Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) ground in Colombo.
Sri Lanka has made significant changes to its squad for this do-or-die encounter. Meanwhile, the Indian team does not appear inclined to tinker much with its winning playing XI. However, given the abundance of left-handed batsmen in the Sri Lankan lineup, off-spinner Saransh Jain could be given an opportunity as a strategic move, potentially resulting in Kuldeep Yadav sitting out of the final XI.
India's Test Record at Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC Ground)
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- Total Matches: 9
- Won: 3
- Lost: 2
- Drawn: 4
The Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) ground has proven to be quite favorable for the Indian team. India has played a total of nine Test matches at this venue so far, winning three of them. Hosts Sri Lanka have managed to defeat India at this ground only twice, while four matches have ended in a draw.
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India's Recent Wins Against Sri Lanka in Colombo
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India has handed Sri Lanka crushing defeats in both of the last two Test matches played at this venue:
- 2017 Test: India thrashed the host team by an innings and 53 runs.
- 2015 Test: India delivered a magnificent performance to defeat Sri Lanka by a massive margin of 117 runs.
The last time Sri Lanka defeated India at this ground was in 2008, when the hosts recorded a massive victory by an innings and 239 runs. Prior to this, Sri Lanka had also defeated India at this venue in 2001.
Test Stats and Records at Sinhalese Sports Club Colombo
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The overall Test record at this historic Colombo venue is quite interesting, highlighting the importance of the toss and playing conditions during the match:
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Test Matches | 46 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 16 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 16 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 323 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 354 |
| Average 3rd Innings Score | 273 |
| Average 4th Innings Score | 182 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 756/5 (Sri Lanka vs South Africa) |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 81/10 (Sri Lanka vs England) |
| Highest Score Chased | 326/5 (Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe) |
| Lowest Score Defended | 164/10 (Sri Lanka vs Australia) |
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