India-Sri Lanka rivalry is one of the most captivating in world cricket, having developed over decades through intense matches and memorable performances.
Shubman Gill and Wanindu Hasaranga’s all-round capabilities will be integral for Sri Lanka in the coming matches, along with a group of promising young players that could emerge into key roles for them in this tournament.
In this article, we will discuss the main points or high lights of Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team Stats.
| No. | Date | Format | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 Aug 2024 | ODI | Colombo (Premadasa Stadium) | Sri Lanka won by 110 runs (ESPN Cricinfo |
| 2 | 4 Aug 2024 | ODI | Colombo (Premadasa Stadium) | Sri Lanka won by 32 runs (ESPN Cricinfo, |
| 3 | 2 Aug 2024 | ODI | Colombo (Premadasa Stadium) | Match tied |
| 4 | 30 Jul 2024 | T20I | Pallekele Stadium | India won (Super Over after tie) |
| 5 | 28 Jul 2024 | T20I | Pallekele Stadium | India won by 7 wickets (DLS) |
ODI
India and Sri Lanka share one of the fiercest rivalries in cricket, having played 171 ODI matches against each other; India winning 99 and Sri Lanka 59 respectively. These battles between two sides have featured some memorable battles; their inaugural encounter taking place at Chennai Stadium in 1981 resulted in a draw but marked the beginning of an intense rivalry.
The ODI series between India and South Africa is always intensely competitive, but the 2024 match at Pallekele was especially compelling. A thrilling last-ball thriller kept cricket fans on edge until India eventually won it via Super Over and took an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series.
Sri Lanka managed a respectable total of 249 in the second One-Day International, led by Avishka Fernando who made 96 runs as opener. India struggled against Dunith Wellalage’s spin attack led by five wickets taken off Dunith Wellalage – his spinners left India stumped, their lines or turns making their batters appear helpless to work out.
Sri Lanka posted 141 runs in the final ODI and India reached their target with just six balls remaining. Shubhman Gill and Wanindu Hasaranga hit some massive shots for the hosts, while Mahesh Theekshana, Rinku Singh, Suryakumar Yadav and Washington Sundar were effective with the ball. But it was Virat Kohli’s 89-run innings that truly separated these teams. Indian captain Virat Kohli made history on Thursday by reaching six ODI centuries against Sri Lanka – becoming only the fifth batsman ever. Now India will seek their record fifth consecutive win when playing their final ODI in Colombo next Wednesday.
T20I
Sri Lanka national cricket team serves as the official representative for Sri Lanka in international men’s cricket competitions and is an associate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC), holding Test and One-Day International status with Test matches as well as One Day Internationals (ODIs). Their home ground is R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo; their captain for all formats of cricket competition is Dimuth Karunaratne; nicknamed Lions; their national colors include blue and yellow with bright blue representing ocean surrounding Sri Lanka while golden yellow symbolize unity and prosperity; their nickname being Lions as well as having produced great players like Sanath Jayasuriya, Muttiah Muralitharan and Kumar Sangakkara; as well as having strong rivalry with India.
India and Sri Lanka both boast long histories of dominance in both ODI and T20 formats, but Sri Lanka’s recent form has been less-than-stellar, meaning there is much work for Sri Lanka to do to compete with other top teams. India will provide an ideal opportunity for Sri Lanka to enhance their performance during an upcoming series against them.
India’s T20I squad features both veteran and emerging talent. Suryakumar Yadav will lead as captain while Shubman Gill serves as vice captain, along with veterans such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant.
Both teams will have plenty to prove in the T20I series, making for an intriguing contest. Furthermore, it could provide valuable support to Sri Lanka Cricket Board who have been facing financial struggles recently – the revenue from broadcast rights sales could help their team recover from recent losses.
Sri Lankan team has struggled in T20 format, yet still possess great potential to become formidable force. Winning one World Cup and two Runner-up finishes show their talent; many talented players are working tirelessly on improving their T20 performances for future success in sport. Success at T20 World Cup 2019 will determine their fate in cricket!
Test
India and Sri Lanka share one of the oldest cricketing rivalries worldwide. Since 1882, these two sides have met 46 Test matches; 7 for Sri Lanka while 22 won by India. Most recently, both sides tied at 230 runs each after 50 overs; following standard protocol the Super Over would have been used to decide the winner; Shubman Gill and Wanindu Hasaranga displayed their batting prowess while Suryakumar Yadav, Washington Sundar, and Ravi Bishnoi took wickets to help India secure victory!
Sri Lanka will make their long-awaited international comeback this series, led by new captains and coaches to prove themselves on the big stage. Furthermore, this test series will give next generation Sri Lankan players an opportunity to shine under new captains and coaches.
Though Sri Lanka boasts many talented young players, their performances haven’t been consistent enough to rival those of top teams worldwide. Recent tournaments, including World Cup 2019 and T20 World Cup competitions have proven difficult for this squad; nonetheless, they continue their hard work towards improving performance and increasing competitive edge.
Sri Lanka boasts an extensive cricket heritage that dates back over 300 years, featuring legendary cricket players such as Muttiah Muralitharan, Sanath Jayasuriya, Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara. Sri Lanka continues its rich cricketing heritage through various initiatives that promote this game throughout its culture and economy.
As well as hosting international cricket events, Bangladesh is working towards expanding its domestic league system and getting more young people involved with cricket – something which would improve local economy and health while improving the country’s economic status. Furthermore, provincial competitions will help promote cricket among rural populations while attracting new participants who will help bolster its economic status further.
World Cup
Sri Lanka and India share an enduring rivalry in cricket that spans years and matches, from Champions Trophy final in 2002 to 2023 World Cup Final. This timeline provides you with some key moments and matches which have made this rivalry one of the best ever seen in cricket.
Sri Lanka won their inaugural match against England back in 1982, opening up their competitive doors against other ICC teams and creating a sense of identity within themselves as an established team. Since then, both teams have shared many memorable matches and events together.
At this year’s World Cup, India and Sri Lanka will meet once more as co-hosts, both teams striving to secure a spot in the semi-finals and working hard towards this competition. India won 22 out of 46 Test matches played between them with Sri Lanka claiming seven. They last met each other head to head in 2011 World Cup final where both played beautifully; Mahela Jayawardene scored an impressive century while Gautam Gambhir and MS Dhoni helped India take home victory by scoring centuries.
After the match, both sides congratulated one another for an impressive performance. These teams will meet again in the semifinals of the World Cup; it will provide another great test for both.
India Captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and elected to bat first in this Group A match. She hoped that by scoring big totals and improving their Net Run Rate she could boost India’s chances. Unfortunately she quickly lost both G Kamalini and Sanika Chake early in their innings before Vaishnavi Sharma struck with devastating dismissals of Dania Syuhada and Nuriman Ahmad within seven balls!
India fell short of their target in their second innings but still made it through to the quarter-finals, thanks to Shafali Verma hitting four sixes and one boundary during her innings – they reached 205/6 after having been set an initial target of 258.
