The India vs Sri Lanka rivalry in Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) is rich with history, drama, and standout performances. Over multiple series and tournaments, both teams have enjoyed moments of dominance. This article brings together the full spectrum: head-to-head numbers, series outcomes, match summaries, and individual records—drawing from the latest known data.
1. India vs Sri Lanka Head-to-Head in T20I Oveall
| Metric | India | Sri Lanka | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total matches played | 31 | 31 | — |
| Matches won | 21 | 9 | India has dominated the rivalry |
| No result / tied | 1 no result | 0 | — |
From their 31 encounters in T20Is, India has won 21 matches, while Sri Lanka has won 9, with 1 match ending without a result.
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2. Match Results & Key Recent Encounters
Below are some recent notable T20I results between India and Sri Lanka:
- Jul 30, 2024 (Pallekele) — Tied: Sri Lanka 137 all out, India 137 (tie)
- Jul 28, 2024 (Pallekele) — India won by 7 wickets
- Jul 27, 2024 (Pallekele) — India won by 43 runs
- Jan 7, 2023 (Rajkot) — India won by 91 runs
- Jan 5, 2023 (Pune) — Sri Lanka won by 16 runs
- Jan 3, 2023 (Mumbai) — India won by 2 runs
- Earlier: Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets in Dubai (2022)
- India has several wins at home and away in contests from 2016 to 2024
These matches capture the rivalry’s ebb and flow, especially in recent years when India has tended to have the upper hand.
3. Series & Tournament Results
India and Sri Lanka have met across bilateral series and multination tournaments. Here’s a summary of series-level outcomes:
| Series / Occasion | Season | Winner | Margin / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| India in Sri Lanka T20I, 2008/09 | 2008/09 | India | 1–0 (single match) |
| Sri Lanka in India, 2009/10 | 2009/10 | Drawn | 1–1 (2 matches) |
| India in Sri Lanka, 2012 | 2012 | India | 1–0 |
| Sri Lanka in India, 2015/16 | 2015/16 | India | 2–1 |
| Sri Lanka in India, 2017/18 | 2017/18 | India | 3–0 |
| Sri Lanka in India, 2019/20 | 2019/20 | India | 2–0 (3-match series) |
| India in Sri Lanka, 2021 | 2021 | Sri Lanka | 2–1 |
| Sri Lanka in India, 2021/22 | 2021/22 | India | 3–0 |
| Sri Lanka in India, 2022/23 | 2022/23 | India | 2–1 |
| India in Sri Lanka, 2024 | 2024 | India | 3–0 |
Over time, India has won more series, especially in home conditions, though Sri Lanka has had its moments, including in neutral and away venues.
4. India vs Sri Lanka in ICC T20 World Cup
When it comes to T20 World Cup matchups between the two sides:
- They have faced each other 2 times in ICC T20 World Cups.
- India won both matches.
- Highest score by India: 163
- Lowest by India: 134
- Sri Lanka’s high score in those games: 167
- Sri Lanka’s low score: 130
So in World Cup clashes, India has maintained a perfect record over Sri Lanka in the limited matches played.
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5. Statistical Highlights: Teams & Players
Team-level Batting Characteristics
From the compiled data:
- Batting first:
- India average: ~ 163.3 runs
- Sri Lanka average: ~ 147.4 runs
- India has won 11 of those first-innings matches; Sri Lanka: 9
- Batting second:
- India: average ~ 162.1
- Sri Lanka: average ~ 154.8
- India has 2 wins when batting second; Sri Lanka fewer
These numbers suggest both teams are relatively strong in both innings, but India’s consistency has helped them more often
5. Recent Trends & Observations
- In recent series, especially 2024 in Sri Lanka, India won 3–0 convincingly.
- The 2024 series included a tied match (Jul 30), showing Sri Lanka put up a fight.
- India’s dominance is stronger in home conditions, but their away performance, especially in neutral or Sri Lankan grounds, has also improved.
- The batting of India tends to produce big totals when batting first; Sri Lanka sometimes struggles to chase those.
- On the bowling front, India’s spin attack (e.g. Chahal) has been particularly effective.
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6. Outlook & What to Watch
- Key players: How Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Virat Kohli perform in future matches will influence outcomes heavily.
- Spin vs seam: India’s consistent spin options will always test Sri Lanka’s batting, especially in subcontinental conditions.
- Chasing ability: Sri Lanka must improve consistency in run chases against India’s total scores.
- Emerging talents: Look out for fresh bowlers or hitters who can upset the traditional balance.
Conclusion
The India vs Sri Lanka T20 rivalry is marked by India’s clear statistical superiority but also by Sri Lanka’s periodic resurgence and individual brilliance. India leads in total wins, series victories, and head-to-head in World Cups, while Sri Lanka’s top performers and sporadic successes keep the contest engaging. Looking ahead, every new series adds layers to this rivalry—new records to chase, new match-winners to emerge.
