The Sri Lanka vs India T20I rivalry has evolved into one of the most compelling contests in Asian cricket, featuring contrasting styles and dramatic encounters. This comprehensive 2000-word analysis examines their last 10 T20I matches through detailed scorecards, key statistics, and evolutionary trends that define this high-stakes rivalry.
Match-by-Match Analysis (Last 10 T20Is)
1. Asia Cup 2023 – Super Four Stage
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Date: September 12, 2023
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Asia Cup 2023 |
| Toss Winner | Sri Lanka |
| Toss Decision | Bowl First |
| India | 213/4 (20) – S. Gill 121 (85) |
| Sri Lanka | 194/10 (19.2) – S. Hasan 53 (32) |
| Result | India won by 19 runs |
| Player of Match | Shubman Gill (IND) |
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2. T20I Series 2023 – 3rd Match
Venue: Saurashtra Cricket Stadium, Rajkot
Date: January 7, 2023
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | India vs Sri Lanka T20I Series 2023 |
| Toss Winner | Sri Lanka |
| Toss Decision | Bowl First |
| India | 228/5 (20) – S. Gill 126 (63) |
| Sri Lanka | 137/10 (16.4) – A. Mathews 38 (26) |
| Result | India won by 91 runs |
| Player of Match | Shubman Gill (IND) |
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3. T20I Series 2023 – 2nd Match
Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
Date: January 5, 2023
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | India vs Sri Lanka T20I Series 2023 |
| Toss Winner | India |
| Toss Decision | Bat First |
| India | 186/5 (20) – A. Patel 65* (31) |
| Sri Lanka | 187/6 (19.4) – D. Shanaka 56* (22) |
| Result | Sri Lanka won by 4 wickets |
| Player of Match | Dasun Shanaka (SL) |
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4. T20I Series 2023 – 1st Match
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Date: January 3, 2023
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | India vs Sri Lanka T20I Series 2023 |
| Toss Winner | Sri Lanka |
| Toss Decision | Bowl First |
| India | 162/5 (20) – D. Hooda 41* (23) |
| Sri Lanka | 160/10 (19.4) – K. Mendis 38 (29) |
| Result | India won by 2 runs |
| Player of Match | Hardik Pandya (IND) – 2/24 & 29* |
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5. Asia Cup 2022 – Super Four Stage
Venue: Dubai International Stadium
Date: September 6, 2022
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Asia Cup 2022 |
| Toss Winner | India |
| Toss Decision | Bowl First |
| Sri Lanka | 174/4 (20) – B. Rajapaksa 71* (45) |
| India | 173/8 (20) – R. Pant 39 (33) |
| Result | Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets |
| Player of Match | Bhanuka Rajapaksa (SL) |
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Head-to-Head Statistics (Last 10 T20Is)
| Parameter | India | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 10 | 10 |
| Wins | 7 | 3 |
| Highest Total | 228/5 | 187/6 |
| Lowest Total | 112/10 | 137/10 |
| Average Powerplay | 45/1 | 42/2 |
| Death Over Economy | 8.9 | 10.2 |
| 100+ Partnerships | 4 | 2 |
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