Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team Stats

Introduction to Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team Stats

The rivalry between the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team and the India National Cricket Team is one of the most enduring and competitive in world cricket. With both teams having a rich history, numerous iconic players, and memorable encounters across formats, this fixture has provided fans with countless thrilling moments. This article delves into a comprehensive statistical breakdown of their head-to-head record across all formats — Test Matches, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).

From early clashes to modern-day duels, we’ll explore win-loss records, key individual performances, notable partnerships, tournament meetings, and more. The stats are presented in detailed tables for clarity and ease of understanding.

Table of Contents

Head-to-Head Overview

Before diving into format-specific statistics, here’s an overall snapshot of how these two teams have fared against each other over the years:

Format	Matches	India Wins	Sri Lanka Wins	No Result/Tie
Test	59	16	11	32
ODI	178	105	69	4
T20I	33	20	13	0
Total	270	141	93	4

Key Takeaways:

• India leads comfortably in overall H2H record, especially in ODIs and T20Is.
• Test series are more evenly contested, with several drawn matches due to subcontinental conditions favoring spinners and longer games.
• ODI dominance by India is particularly strong, especially since the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Test Match Statistics

Test cricket forms the bedrock of international cricket, and the India-Sri Lanka rivalry in the longest format has seen some epic contests. Since their first meeting in 1985, the two sides have played 59 Test matches, spread across 20 series.

Series-wise Breakdown

Series	Host Nation	India Wins	Sri Lanka Wins	Draw
1985	India	1	0	0
1986	Sri Lanka	0	0	1
1988	India	0	0	1
1993	India	1	0	1
1994	Sri Lanka	0	0	1
2001	India	2	0	0
2009	India	1	0	1
2010	Sri Lanka	0	1	1
2015	India	2	0	0
2017	Sri Lanka	1	0	1
2022	India	2	0	0
2023	Sri Lanka	0	2	0

Match Results Summary

Matches	India Wins	Sri Lanka Wins	Draws
59	16	11	32

Top Performers in Tests

Batsmen (Min. 500 runs)

Player	Runs	Average	Highest Score	Centuries
Kumar Sangakkara	1,615	53.83	254	4
Mahela Jayawardene	1,375	50.92	150	3
Virat Kohli	1,362	56.75	243	5
Dilshan Tillakaratne	1,023	42.62	156	2
Rahul Dravid	1,011	45.95	153	3

Bowlers (Min. 50 Wickets)

Player	Wickets	Average	Best Figures	5-wicket hauls
Rangana Herath	136	31.00	7/80	8
Muttiah Muralitharan	105	28.03	8/70	10
Anil Kumble	92	29.00	7/74	6
Lasith Malinga	62	33.22	5/46	3
Zaheer Khan	55	34.25	5/48	2

One Day International (ODI) Statistics

The ODI format has been the most frequently contested between India and Sri Lanka, with 178 matches played to date. India leads the head-to-head record comfortably, but Sri Lanka has had its share of memorable wins, especially in ICC tournaments.

Match Results Summary

Matches	India Wins	Sri Lanka Wins	No Result / Tie
178	105	69	4

Notable ODI Series

Year	Host	Winner	Margin
1985	India	India	1–0
1986	SL	Drawn	0–0 (1 abandoned)
1996	India	India	3–1
2005	SL	India	3–0
2009	India	India	5–0
2016	SL	India	3–0
2018	India	India	2–1
2023	SL	India	3–0

Top Performers in ODIs

Batsmen (Min. 1,000 runs)

Player	Runs	Average	Strike Rate	Hundreds	Fifties
Sachin Tendulkar	2,858	50.14	83.5	8	15
Sanath Jayasuriya	2,264	40.42	85.3	6	12
MS Dhoni	1,854	54.52	71.4	5	10
Kumar Sangakkara	1,779	45.61	78.3	5	10
Virat Kohli	1,629	60.33	89.4	6	7
Mahela Jayawardene	1,572	44.91	76.1	4	10

Bowlers (Min. 50 Wickets)

Player	Wickets	Average	Economy	Best Figures	4+ Wickets
Lasith Malinga	108	28.95	5.18	5/31	8
Javagal Srinath	85	28.15	4.78	5/30	5
Chaminda Vaas	83	29.20	4.84	5/31	6
Ajit Agarkar	65	32.26	4.93	5/34	4
Harbhajan Singh	63	31.50	4.72	5/33	3

Twenty20 International (T20I) Statistics

T20 cricket has added a new dimension to this rivalry. So far, 33 T20I matches have been played between India and Sri Lanka, with India holding a clear edge.

Match Results Summary

Matches	India Wins	Sri Lanka Wins
33	20	13

Series-wise Breakdown

Year	Host	Winner	Margin
2009	England	India	1–0
2012	Sri Lanka	India	2–1
2014	India	India	2–1
2016	India	India	3–0
2017	Sri Lanka	India	2–1
2021	UAE	India	2–1
2023	India	India	2–1

Top Performers in T20Is

Batsmen (Min. 500 runs)

Player	Runs	Average	Strike Rate	Fifties	Highest Score
Virat Kohli	1,011	67.40	128.3	6	89
MS Dhoni	685	34.25	125.9	3	72*
Kusal Perera	643	30.61	129.6	2	78
Chris Gayle	597	33.16	141.1	1	83
Tillakaratne Dilshan	591	29.55	123.9	3	79

Bowlers (Min. 20 Wickets)

Player	Wickets	Average	Economy	Best Figures	4+ Wickets
Lasith Malinga	45	19.20	7.20	4/13	2
Jasprit Bumrah	34	18.41	6.81	4/10	2
Lasith Embuldeniya	29	20.37	6.96	4/21	1
Ishant Sharma	28	20.25	6.92	3/13	0
Nuwan Kulasekara	26	21.65	7.05	3/16	0

Tournament Encounters

India and Sri Lanka have met multiple times in major ICC events like the World Cup, Champions Trophy, and T20 World Cup. These high-pressure games often bring out the best in both teams.

ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup

Year	Venue	Result	Man of the Match
1996	Kolkata	India won	Navjot Sidhu
2003	South Africa	India won	Virender Sehwag
2007	West Indies	India won	Yuvraj Singh
2011	Mumbai	Sri Lanka won	Mahela Jayawardene
2015	Australia	India won	Shikhar Dhawan
2019	England	India won	Rohit Sharma

World Cup H2H Record

Matches	India Wins	Sri Lanka Wins
6	5	1

ICC Champions Trophy

Year	Venue	Result	MoM
2006	Pakistan	India won	Robin Uthappa
2009	England	India won	Gautam Gambhir
2013	England	India won	Ravindra Jadeja
2017	England	India won	Shikhar Dhawan

Champions Trophy H2H

Matches	India Wins	Sri Lanka Wins
4	4	0

ICC T20 World Cup

Year	Venue	Result	MoM
2007	South Africa	India won	Yusuf Pathan
2012	Sri Lanka	Sri Lanka won	Lasith Malinga
2014	Bangladesh	India won	Virat Kohli
2021	UAE	India won	Virat Kohli
2022	Australia	India won	KL Rahul

T20 World Cup H2H

Matches	India Wins	Sri Lanka Wins
5	4	1

Individual Milestones and Records

Most Runs in All Formats Combined

Player	Total Runs	Matches	Avg.
Virat Kohli	5,102	110	56.06
Kumar Sangakkara	4,969	114	45.17
MS Dhoni	4,240	95	47.11
Mahela Jayawardene	4,099	92	44.55
Sachin Tendulkar	2,858	35	50.14

Most Wickets in All Formats Combined

Player	Total Wickets	Matches	Avg.
Lasith Malinga	198	124	26.30
Chaminda Vaas	118	91	29.20
Harbhajan Singh	115	93	30.80
Anil Kumble	107	51	29.00
Rangana Herath	136	43	31.00

Conclusion

The India vs Sri Lanka cricket rivalry spans decades and formats, producing some of the most unforgettable moments in cricket history. From Virat Kohli’s batting brilliance, Lasith Malinga’s fiery spells, to ICC World Cup finals, this contest continues to excite fans around the globe.

While India dominates overall, especially in ODIs and T20Is, Sri Lanka has shown resilience and talent, particularly in home conditions and during ICC events. The upcoming fixtures will be crucial in determining whether Sri Lanka can close the gap or if India will continue to maintain its dominance.

Cricket enthusiasts eagerly await future encounters between these two proud nations, hoping for more drama, excitement, and historic performances.

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