Cricket enthusiasts around the world eagerly anticipate matches between the Sri Lanka national cricket team and the India national cricket team. These two cricketing giants have a rich history of competitive encounters, often producing thrilling performances.
The two arch-rivals have had cliff-hanger encounters especially during the World Cup and the later string of face to face encounters across all formats has also produced some nail biting encounters.
In this guide , we delve into the latest match between Sri Lanka and India, providing a detailed scorecard and analysis.
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Vs India National Cricket Team Match Scorecard- Head-To-Head Records
ODI World Cup
It is some time now when both these cricket giants have faced each other in crucial matches during ICC Cricket World Cup. Let’s look at their World Cup history:
| Total Matches | India Wins | Sri Lanka Wins | No Result |
| 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
India and Pakistan have a head to head in World Cup cricket and India slightly leads 5-4, but overall, it has been an interesting fight.
Here’s a quick rundown of their World Cup face-offs:
| Year | Match Summary |
| 1979 | Sri Lanka Won |
| 1992 | No Result |
| 1996 | Victory for Sri Lankan team by 6 wickets |
| 1996 (Semi-Final) | Sri Lanka won |
| 1999 | India won by 157 runs |
| 2003 | India won by 183 runs |
| 2007 | Sri Lanka won by 69 runs |
| 2011 (Final) | India won by 6 wickets |
| 2019 | India won by 7 wickets |
| 2023 | India won by 302 runs |
Looking at the highlights, one can mention the 2011 World Cup final when India won the cup on its territories. Talk about a thriller!
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Vs India National Cricket Team – ODI
Here’s the overall picture:
| Category | Count |
| Total Matches | 168 |
| India Wins | 99 |
| Sri Lanka Wins | 57 |
| Tied | 1 |
| No Result | 11 |
India has for instance got an amazing victory of 131/7 in the 36th match against Bangladesh; 60. Sri Lanka has lost 92 percent of their ODI encounters against them . That’s quite a record!
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Vs India National Cricket Team – T20 International
In the fast-paced world of T20 cricket, India continues to lead:
| Total Matches | India Wins | Sri Lanka Wins | No Result |
| 29 | 19 | 9 | 1 |
India has won 65. A whopping 51% of the T20I matches against Sri Lanka. It is really dominating in the shortest format!
Test Cricket: India’s Strong Performance
Even in the longest format of the game, India has shown its strength:
| Category | Details |
| Total Matches | 46 |
| India Wins | 22 |
| Sri Lanka Wins | 7 |
| Drawn | 17 |
India has won 47. In Test Matches Sri Lanka has won only 15% of the time against them while Pakistan has won 83% of the time. 22%.
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Vs India National Cricket Team – Memorable Moments
| Event | Details |
| 2011 World Cup Final | India won a historic game at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, chasing down Sri Lanka’s total of 275 to win the World Cup. |
| 1996 World Cup Semi-Final | The match at Eden Gardens was marred by crowd violence, forcing the Indian team to forfeit the match to Sri Lanka. |
| Virender Sehwag’s Triple Century | In December 2008, Virender Sehwag scored the fastest triple hundred in Test cricket, making 309 runs against Sri Lanka. |
| Muttiah Muralitharan’s 800th Test Wicket | Muttiah Muralitharan, the Sri Lankan spin legend, claimed his 800th Test wicket against the Indian cricket team in 2010. |
| Rohit Sharma’s 264 | In 2014, Rohit Sharma set a record by scoring 264 runs in an ODI match against Sri Lanka, the highest individual score in ODI cricket history. |
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Vs India National Cricket Team – Key Players
India
| Player Name |
| Sachin Tendulkar |
| Virat Kohli |
| Rohit Sharma |
| Jasprit Bumrah |
| Ravindra Jadeja |
Sri Lanka
| Player |
| Kumar Sangakkara |
| Mahela Jayawardene |
| Muttiah Muralitharan |
| Lasith Malinga |
| Angelo Mathews |
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Vs India National Cricket Team Match Scorecard- Recent Matches
2nd ODI Scorecard and Analysis (August 4, 2024)
| Match Details | |
| Event | 2nd ODI, India Vs Sri Lanka |
| Date | August 4, 2024 |
| Venue | Colombo (RPS) |
| Result | Sri Lanka won by 32 runs |
| Player of the Match | Jeffrey Vandersay (SL) – 6/33 |
Match Summary
Team | Score | Overs |
| Sri Lanka | 240/9 | 50.0 |
| India | 208 | 42.2 |
Sri Lanka Innings
| Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Pathum Nissanka | c †Rahul b Mohammed Siraj | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Avishka Fernando | c & b Washington Sundar | 40 | 62 | 7 | 2 | 64.51 |
| Kusal Mendis † | lbw b Washington Sundar | 30 | 42 | 7 | 8 | 71.42 |
| Sadeera Samarawickrama | c Kohli b Patel | 14 | 31 | 3 | 9 | 45.16 |
| Charith Asalanka (c) | c Patel b Washington Sundar | 25 | 42 | 7 | 2 | 59.52 |
| Janith Liyanage | c & b Kuldeep Yadav | 12 | 29 | 3 | 2 | 41.37 |
| Dunith Wellalage | c Dube b Kuldeep Yadav | 39 | 35 | 4 | 9 | 111.42 |
| Kamindu Mendis | run out (Iyer) | 40 | 44 | 6 | 3 | 90.90 |
| Akila Dananjaya | run out (Sharma/Kohli) | 15 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 115.38 |
| Jeffrey Vandersay | not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | (b 9, lb 8, w 7) | 24 | ||||
| Total | (50 Ov, RR: 4.80) | 240/9 |
Sri Lanka Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Mohammed Siraj | 8 | 1 | 43 | 1 | 5.37 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 9 | 0 | 58 | 0 | 6.44 |
| Axar Patel | 9 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 4.22 |
| Shivam Dube | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 5.00 |
| Washington Sundar | 10 | 1 | 30 | 3 | 3.00 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 10 | 1 | 33 | 2 | 3.30 |
| Rohit Sharma | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 5.50 |
India Innings
| Batsman | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Rohit Sharma (c) | c Nissanka b Vandersay | 64 | 44 | 5 | 8 | 145.45 |
| Shubman Gill | c PHKD Mendis b Vandersay | 35 | 44 | 7 | 6 | 79.54 |
| Virat Kohli | lbw b Vandersay | 14 | 19 | 2 | 7 | 73.68 |
| Shivam Dube | lbw b Vandersay | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Axar Patel | c & b Asalanka | 44 | 44 | 6 | 9 | 100.00 |
| Shreyas Iyer | lbw b Vandersay | 7 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 77.77 |
| KL Rahul † | b Vandersay | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Washington Sundar | lbw b Asalanka | 15 | 40 | 6 | 0 | 37.50 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | not out | 7 | 27 | 4 | 2 | 25.92 |
| Mohammed Siraj | lbw b Asalanka | 4 | 18 | 1 | 8 | 22.22 |
| Arshdeep Singh | run out (PHKD Mendis/†BKG Mendis) | 3 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Extras | (b 4, lb 6, nb 1, w 4) | 15 | ||||
| Total | (42.2 Ov, RR: 4.91) | 208 |
India Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Asitha Fernando | 7 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 4.42 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 6 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 6.83 |
| Akila Dananjaya | 10 | 1 | 54 | 0 | 5.40 |
| Kamindu Mendis | 3 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 6.30 |
| Jeffrey Vandersay | 10 | 0 | 33 | 6 | 3.30 |
| Charith Asalanka | 6.2 | 2 | 20 | 3 | 3.15 |
Key Highlights
- Jeffrey Vandersay’s Stellar Performance: The Sri Lankan spinner took 6 wickets for just 33 runs, earning him the Player of the Match award.
- Rohit Sharma’s Aggressive Innings: The Indian captain scored a quick-fire 64 off 44 balls, including 5 fours and 8 sixes.
- Sri Lanka’s Middle-Order Contribution: Dunith Wellalage (39) and Kamindu Mendis (40) played crucial roles in building Sri Lanka’s total.
- India’s Batting Collapse: Despite a strong start, India lost wickets at regular intervals, failing to chase down the target of 241.
Conclusion
While India holds an edge across all formats, Sri Lanka has given them tough competition, especially in World Cup encounters. This rivalry has produced some of cricket’s most memorable moments and continues to be a treat for fans worldwide.
Whether you’re an Indian or Sri Lankan fan, or just a cricket enthusiast, the India-Sri Lanka rivalry offers something for everyone. From nail-biting finishes to record-breaking performances, it’s a rivalry that keeps on giving!
FAQs
Ans: India and Sri Lanka have faced each other 10 times in the Cricket World Cup.
Ans: In World Cup matches, India has won 5 times, Sri Lanka has won 4 times, and there has been 1 no-result match.
Ans: India and Sri Lanka met in the World Cup final in 2011, which India won by 6 wickets.
Ans: In ODIs, India and Sri Lanka have played 168 matches. India has won 99 matches, Sri Lanka has won 57 matches, 1 match was tied, and 11 matches had no result
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