Litton Das, one of Bangladesh’s most stylish batters, has faced Sri Lanka on several crucial occasions in ODIs and T20Is. His performances have been a mix of explosive innings, failures under pressure, and a few vital knocks that kept Bangladesh competitive. Here’s a detailed look at his stats, records, stadium numbers, and overall impact against Sri Lanka.
Litton Das vs Sri Lanka T20I Record
Litton Das has played 10 T20I innings against Sri Lanka, scoring over 250 runs. Though his average remains modest, he has produced aggressive innings when Bangladesh needed quick starts.
T20I Batting Stats vs Sri Lanka
| Matches | Innings | Runs | Avg | SR | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | 252 | 25.20 | 125.3 | 76 |
Key Highlights:
- 76 off 50 balls at Dambulla (July 2025) – his highest T20I score vs Sri Lanka, striking at 152.00.
- 36 (24) at Sylhet (2024) provided momentum in the powerplay despite Bangladesh losing.
- Has faced challenges from Sri Lanka’s spin attack, including dismissals to Wanindu Hasaranga and Theekshana in key games.
Litton Das vs Sri Lanka ODI Record
In ODIs, Litton Das has struggled to convert starts against Sri Lanka and has been dismissed cheaply several times by their pace and spin attack.
ODI Batting Stats vs Sri Lanka
| Matches | Innings | Runs | Avg | SR | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | 63 | 7.88 | 61.1 | 25 |
Key Highlights:
- Best score of 25 (42) at Mirpur in 2021 but mostly dismissed in single digits.
- Multiple ducks including in 2025 at Colombo (lbw b Wanindu Hasaranga).
- Clearly finds it difficult against Sri Lanka’s new-ball bowlers and wrist-spin.
Litton Das at Sheikh Zayed Stadium (Abu Dhabi)
Litton Das has played three key T20I matches at Sheikh Zayed Stadium and shown flashes of brilliance.
| Format | Matches | Runs | Avg | SR | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 3 | 92 | 30.67 | 110.8 | 59 |
Notable Performance:
- 59 off 39 balls vs Hong Kong (Sept 2025) at this venue – a solid, controlled innings with a strike rate of 151.28.
- Faced tough conditions in 2021 against England & South Africa at the same ground, managing scores of 9 and 24.
Read Also:- Bangladesh vs Hong Kong Head to Head T20 & Asisa Cup
Impact & Performance Analysis
- T20I Contributor: Litton has shown glimpses of brilliance in T20Is, often providing fast starts. His 76 at Dambulla remains a career-highlight knock against Sri Lanka.
- ODI Struggles: The ODI record suggests Litton has been dominated by Sri Lankan bowlers, with an average under 8 – something he will look to improve in future series.
- Stadium Specialist: His recent half-century at Sheikh Zayed shows he can perform well on slow UAE tracks, an encouraging sign for Bangladesh in multi-nation tournaments.
Read more: Bangladesh Highest Score in Asia Cup (T20 & ODI)
With Bangladesh set to face Sri Lanka in upcoming Asia Cup and ICC events, Litton Das’ role at the top will be crucial. If he can convert his aggressive starts into big scores, Bangladesh will have a much stronger chance against the Lankan bowling attack.
