The India vs Sri Lanka T20I rivalry has produced some of the most thrilling encounters in cricket’s shortest format. As neighboring cricketing nations with rich histories, their matches often feature explosive batting, crafty spin bowling, and nail-biting finishes. This 2000-word guide provides a comprehensive analysis of their last 10 T20I meetings, featuring detailed scorecards, key match highlights, and statistical insights that define this exciting Asian rivalry.
Head-to-Head Statistics Overview
| Category | India | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 29 | 29 |
| Wins | 19 | 9 |
| Highest Team Total | 228/5 (2017) | 215/5 (2009) |
| Lowest Team Total | 82 (2016) | 87 (2023) |
| Most Runs | Rohit Sharma (392) | Kusal Perera (346) |
| Most Wickets | Yuzvendra Chahal (21) | Wanindu Hasaranga (18) |
| Highest Individual | Rohit Sharma (118) | Tillakaratne Dilshan (106*) |
| Best Bowling Figures | Ravichandran Ashwin (4/8) | Ajantha Mendis (4/12) |
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Detailed Match Scorecards (Last 10 Encounters)
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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