The Sri Lanka national cricket team and the India national cricket team have a long-standing rivalry in cricket, marked by numerous thrilling encounters. Below, I provide a detailed overview of their recent matches, along with a table summarizing the scorecards.
Recent Matches Between Sri Lanka and India
1st ODI – August 2, 2024
- Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Result: Match tied
- Highlights:
- Sri Lanka batted first and scored 230/8 in 50 overs.
- India matched the score with 230 all out in 47 overs.
- Dunith Wellalage of Sri Lanka was named Player of the Match for his all-round performance, scoring 67 runs and taking 2 wickets.
2nd ODI – August 4, 2024
- Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Result: Sri Lanka won by 32 runs
- Highlights:
- Sri Lanka posted 240/9 in 50 overs.
- India was bowled out for 208 in 42 overs.
- Jeffrey Vandersay’s exceptional bowling (6 wickets for 33 runs) earned him the Player of the Match title.
3rd ODI – August 7, 2024
- Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Result: Sri Lanka won by 110 runs
- Highlights:
- Sri Lanka scored 248/7 in 50 overs.
- India managed only 138 in 26 overs.
- Avishka Fernando’s brilliant innings of 96 runs secured him the Player of the Match award.
1st T20I – July 27, 2024
- Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
- Result: India won by 43 runs
- Highlights:
- India scored 213/7 in 20 overs.
- Sri Lanka was bowled out for 170 in 19 overs.
- Suryakumar Yadav’s explosive batting earned him the Player of the Match title.
2nd T20I – July 28, 2024
- Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
- Result: India won by 7 wickets (Duckworth-Lewis Method)
- Highlights:
- Sri Lanka scored 161/9 in 20 overs.
- India chased the target successfully in just 6 overs.
- Ravi Bishnoi’s bowling performance was pivotal.
3rd T20I – July 30, 2024
- Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
- Result: India won by 2 wickets (Super Over)
- Highlights:
- Both teams scored 137 runs in their respective innings, leading to a thrilling Super Over.
- Washington Sundar’s all-round performance was crucial.
Asia Cup Final – September 17, 2023
- Venue: Colombo (RPS)
- Result: India won by 10 wickets
- Highlights:
- Sri Lanka was bowled out for a mere 50 runs in 15.2 overs.
- India chased the target in just 6.1 overs.
- Mohammed Siraj’s exceptional bowling spell of 6/21 was the highlight of the match.
Scorecard Summary Table
| Match Type | Date | Venue | Result | Sri Lanka’s Score | India’s Score | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI (2024) | August 2, 2024 | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | Match tied | 230/8 (50 overs) | 230 all out (47 overs) | Dunith Wellalage |
| 2nd ODI (2024) | August 4, 2024 | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | Sri Lanka won by 32 runs | 240/9 (50 overs) | 208 all out (42 overs) | Jeffrey Vandersay |
| 3rd ODI (2024) | August 7, 2024 | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | Sri Lanka won by 110 runs | 248/7 (50 overs) | 138 all out (26 overs) | Avishka Fernando |
| 1st T20I (2024) | July 27, 2024 | Pallekele International Stadium | India won by 43 runs | 170 all out (19 overs) | 213/7 (20 overs) | Suryakumar Yadav |
| 2nd T20I (2024) | July 28, 2024 | Pallekele International Stadium | India won by 7 wickets (D/L Method) | 161/9 (20 overs) | 81/3 (6 overs) | Ravi Bishnoi |
| 3rd T20I (2024) | July 30, 2024 | Pallekele International Stadium | India won in Super Over | 137/8 (20 overs) | 137/9 (20 overs) | Washington Sundar |
| Asia Cup Final (2023) | September 17, 2023 | Colombo (RPS) | India won by 10 wickets | 50 all out (15.2 overs) | 51/0 (6.1 overs) | Mohammed Siraj |
This detailed content and table should provide a comprehensive overview of the recent matches between Sri Lanka and India. Let me know if you’d like to explore any specific match or player in more detail!
