The rivalry between Sri Lanka and India in T20 Internationals (T20Is) has produced some thrilling encounters. While India has generally dominated, Sri Lanka has pulled off memorable upsets. Below is a detailed breakdown of their last 10 T20I clashes, including match scorecards, key stats, and FAQs.
1. Asia Cup 2023 (Final)
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Date: 17 September 2023
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Toss Winner | Sri Lanka |
| Toss Decision | Field |
| Sri Lanka | 50/10 (15.2 overs) |
| India | 51/0 (6.1 overs) |
| Result | India won by 10 wickets |
| Player of Match | Mohammed Siraj (IND) |
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2. T20 World Cup 2022
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Date: 2 November 2022
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Toss Winner | India |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| India | 180/6 (20 overs) |
| Sri Lanka | 137/10 (19.5 overs) |
| Result | India won by 43 runs |
| Player of Match | Suryakumar Yadav (IND) |
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3. T20I Series 2022 (3rd Match)
Venue: SCA Stadium, Rajkot
Date: 7 January 2023
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Toss Winner | Sri Lanka |
| Toss Decision | Field |
| India | 228/5 (20 overs) |
| Sri Lanka | 137/10 (16.4 overs) |
| Result | India won by 91 runs |
| Player of Match | Shubman Gill (IND) |
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4. T20I Series 2022 (2nd Match)
Venue: MCA Stadium, Pune
Date: 5 January 2023
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Toss Winner | Sri Lanka |
| Toss Decision | Field |
| India | 190/6 (20 overs) |
| Sri Lanka | 191/6 (19.4 overs) |
| Result | Sri Lanka won by 4 wickets |
| Player of Match | Dasun Shanaka (SL) |
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5. T20I Series 2022 (1st Match)
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Date: 3 January 2023
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Toss Winner | India |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| India | 162/5 (20 overs) |
| Sri Lanka | 160/10 (20 overs) |
| Result | India won by 2 runs |
| Player of Match | Deepak Hooda (IND) |
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6. T20 World Cup 2021
Venue: Dubai International Stadium
Date: 24 October 2021
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Toss Winner | Sri Lanka |
| Toss Decision | Field |
| India | 142/7 (20 overs) |
| Sri Lanka | 146/3 (18.3 overs) |
| Result | Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets |
| Player of Match | Wanindu Hasaranga (SL) |
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7. T20I Series 2021 (3rd Match)
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Date: 29 July 2021
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Toss Winner | Sri Lanka |
| Toss Decision | Field |
| India | 81/8 (20 overs) |
| Sri Lanka | 82/3 (14.3 overs) |
| Result | Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets |
| Player of Match | Wanindu Hasaranga (SL) |
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8. T20I Series 2021 (2nd Match)
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Date: 28 July 2021
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Toss Winner | Sri Lanka |
| Toss Decision | Field |
| India | 132/5 (20 overs) |
| Sri Lanka | 133/6 (19.4 overs) |
| Result | Sri Lanka won by 4 wickets |
| Player of Match | Dhananjaya de Silva (SL) |
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9. T20I Series 2020 (2nd Match)
Venue: Holkar Stadium, Indore
Date: 7 January 2020
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Toss Winner | India |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| India | 201/6 (20 overs) |
| Sri Lanka | 142/9 (20 overs) |
| Result | India won by 78 runs |
| Player of Match | KL Rahul (IND) |
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10. T20I Series 2020 (1st Match)
Venue: Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati
Date: 5 January 2020
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Toss Winner | Sri Lanka |
| Toss Decision | Field |
| India | 201/6 (20 overs) |
| Sri Lanka | 142/9 (20 overs) |
| Result | India won by 78 runs |
| Player of Match | Virat Kohli (IND) |
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FAQ: India vs Sri Lanka T20Is
1. How many T20Is have India and Sri Lanka played?
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27 matches, with India leading 18-8.
2. When did Sri Lanka last beat India in a T20I?
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29 July 2021 (Colombo) – Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets.
3. Who has the most runs in IND vs SL T20Is?
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Virat Kohli (IND) – 415 runs (Highest: 82*).
4. Who has the most wickets in IND vs SL T20Is?
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Yuzvendra Chahal (IND) – 15 wickets.
5. What was the closest IND vs SL T20I?
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3 January 2023 (Mumbai) – India won by 2 runs.
6. Has Sri Lanka ever beaten India in a T20 World Cup?
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Yes, once (2021, Dubai) – Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets.
7. Who won the last T20I between India and Sri Lanka?
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India won by 10 wickets (Asia Cup 2023, Colombo).
8. What is India’s highest T20I score vs Sri Lanka?
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228/5 (2023, Rajkot).
9. What is Sri Lanka’s highest T20I score vs India?
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206/6 (2009, Nagpur).
10. Who took the best bowling figures in IND vs SL T20Is?
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar (IND) – 5/4 (2022, Colombo).
