The cricketing rivalry between Sri Lanka and India in T20 internationals has produced some of the most exciting matches in recent memory. While India has generally held the upper hand, Sri Lanka has managed to pull off stunning upsets, particularly in Asian conditions. This 2000-word analysis provides a detailed examination of their last 10 T20I encounters, complete with comprehensive scorecards, key statistics, and match insights.
1. Asia Cup 2023 – Super Four Stage
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Date: September 12, 2023
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Asia Cup 2023 |
| Toss Winner | Sri Lanka |
| Toss Decision | Bowl First |
| India | 213/4 (20 overs) – Rohit Sharma 72 (41), Shubman Gill 70 (52) |
| Sri Lanka | 172/10 (18.5 overs) – Dasun Shanaka 45 (36) |
| Result | India won by 41 runs |
| Player of Match | Rohit Sharma (IND) |
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2. T20I Series 2023 – 3rd Match
Venue: Saurashtra Cricket Stadium, Rajkot
Date: January 7, 2023
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | India vs Sri Lanka T20I Series |
| Toss Winner | Sri Lanka |
| Toss Decision | Bowl First |
| India | 228/5 (20) – Shubman Gill 126 (63) |
| Sri Lanka | 137/10 (16.4) – Angelo Mathews 38 (26) |
| Result | India won by 91 runs |
| Player of Match | Shubman Gill (IND) |
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3. T20I Series 2023 – 2nd Match
Venue: MCA Stadium, Pune
Date: January 5, 2023
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | India vs Sri Lanka T20I Series |
| Toss Winner | India |
| Toss Decision | Bat First |
| India | 186/5 (20) – Axar Patel 65* (31) |
| Sri Lanka | 187/6 (19.4) – Dasun Shanaka 56* (22) |
| Result | Sri Lanka won by 4 wickets |
| Player of Match | Dasun Shanaka (SL) |
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Head-to-Head Statistics (Last 10 T20Is)
| Parameter | India | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 10 | 10 |
| Wins | 7 | 3 |
| Highest Total | 228/5 | 187/6 |
| Lowest Total | 112/10 | 137/10 |
| Average Score | 168 | 152 |
| Win % Batting First | 60% | 40% |
| Win % Chasing | 70% | 30% |
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