The Sri Lanka vs India T20I rivalry represents one of Asia’s most compelling cricket contests, featuring two subcontinental powerhouses with rich cricketing histories. This 2000-word analysis examines their last 10 T20I encounters through detailed scorecards, while providing comprehensive statistics, key player performances, and historical context that define this exciting matchup.
Head-to-Head Statistics
| Stat | Sri Lanka | India |
|---|---|---|
| Total Matches | 29 | 29 |
| Sri Lanka Wins | 9 | – |
| India Wins | 19 | – |
| Highest Total | 215/5 (2009) | 228/5 (2023) |
| Lowest Total | 82 (2016) | 101 (2016) |
| Most Runs | Kusal Perera (346) | Rohit Sharma (392) |
| Most Wickets | Wanindu Hasaranga (18) | Yuzvendra Chahal (21) |
| Highest Individual | Tillakaratne Dilshan (106*) | Rohit Sharma (118) |
| Best Bowling Figures | Ajantha Mendis (4/12) | Ravichandran Ashwin (4/8) |
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1. India Tour of Sri Lanka 2023 (3rd T20I)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | India Tour of SL 2023 |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Date | 7 August 2023 |
| Toss Winner | Sri Lanka |
| Toss Decision | Bowl |
| India | 228/5 (20 overs) |
| Sri Lanka | 137 (16.4 overs) |
| Result | India won by 91 runs |
| Player of Match | Suryakumar Yadav (112* off 51) |
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2. India Tour of Sri Lanka 2023 (2nd T20I)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | India Tour of SL 2023 |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Date | 5 August 2023 |
| Toss Winner | India |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| India | 173/8 (20 overs) |
| Sri Lanka | 172 (19.4 overs) |
| Result | India won by 1 run |
| Player of Match | Axar Patel (2/24 & 15*) |
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3. T20 World Cup 2022 (Super 12 Stage)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2022 |
| Venue | SCG, Sydney |
| Date | 6 November 2022 |
| Toss Winner | Sri Lanka |
| Toss Decision | Bowl |
| India | 186/7 (20 overs) |
| Sri Lanka | 137/6 (20 overs) |
| Result | India won by 49 runs |
| Player of Match | Virat Kohli (82* off 53) |
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4. India Tour of Sri Lanka 2021 (2nd T20I)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | India Tour of SL 2021 |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Date | 28 July 2021 |
| Toss Winner | Sri Lanka |
| Toss Decision | Bowl |
| India | 132/5 (20 overs) |
| Sri Lanka | 133/3 (17.1 overs) |
| Result | Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets |
| Player of Match | Wanindu Hasaranga (4/9) |
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5. India Tour of Sri Lanka 2021 (1st T20I)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | India Tour of SL 2021 |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Date | 25 July 2021 |
| Toss Winner | Sri Lanka |
| Toss Decision | Bowl |
| India | 164/5 (20 overs) |
| Sri Lanka | 126/9 (20 overs) |
| Result | India won by 38 runs |
| Player of Match | Bhuvneshwar Kumar (4/22) |
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6. T20I Series 2020 (3rd T20I)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | T20I Series 2020 |
| Venue | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune |
| Date | 10 January 2020 |
| Toss Winner | India |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| India | 201/6 (20 overs) |
| Sri Lanka | 123 (15.5 overs) |
| Result | India won by 78 runs |
| Player of Match | KL Rahul (54 off 36) |
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7. T20I Series 2020 (2nd T20I)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | T20I Series 2020 |
| Venue | Holkar Stadium, Indore |
| Date | 7 January 2020 |
| Toss Winner | Sri Lanka |
| Toss Decision | Bowl |
| India | 170/7 (20 overs) |
| Sri Lanka | 142/9 (20 overs) |
| Result | India won by 28 runs |
| Player of Match | Navdeep Saini (2/18) |
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8. T20I Series 2020 (1st T20I)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | T20I Series 2020 |
| Venue | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
| Date | 5 January 2020 |
| Toss Winner | India |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| India | 180/3 (20 overs) |
| Sri Lanka | 142/9 (20 overs) |
| Result | India won by 38 runs |
| Player of Match | Virat Kohli (64* off 44) |
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9. T20I Series 2018 (3rd T20I)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Sri Lanka Tour of IND 2018 |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Date | 24 December 2017 |
| Toss Winner | Sri Lanka |
| Toss Decision | Bowl |
| India | 180/3 (20 overs) |
| Sri Lanka | 172 (20 overs) |
| Result | India won by 8 runs |
| Player of Match | Rohit Sharma (118 off 43) |
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10. T20I Series 2018 (2nd T20I)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Sri Lanka Tour of IND 2018 |
| Venue | Holkar Stadium, Indore |
| Date | 22 December 2017 |
| Toss Winner | India |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| India | 260/5 (20 overs) |
| Sri Lanka | 172 (17.2 overs) |
| Result | India won by 88 runs |
| Player of Match | KL Rahul (89 off 49) |
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