ICC World Cup 2023, Match 4 | South Africa vs Sri Lanka Head-to-Head

image-lnebvhfpSouth Africa vs Sri Lanka promises to be an exciting contest (Twitter)

As the excitement around World Cup 2023 intensifies, fans are gearing up for a thrilling encounter between two of the game's powerhouses: South Africa and Sri Lanka. 

The match is scheduled for Saturday, October 7 at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, and given the cricketing brilliance both teams bring to the table, it promises to be a spectacle.

As both squads gear up for their inaugural match of the tournament, we at OneCricket dive into the SA vs SL head-to-head record through a comprehensive analysis.

South Africa vs Sri Lanka Head-to-Head Record in ODIs

Matches
South Africa
Sri Lanka
Tie
No Result
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In ODI history, South Africa and Sri Lanka have clashed on the field 80 times. The Proteas have, for the most part, dominated this particular rivalry, clinching 45 victories compared to the Sri Lankan Lions' 33. One game ended in a tie, while another game couldn’t reach its conclusion, ending in a no result.

South Africa vs Sri Lanka Head-to-Head Record in ODI World Cups

Matches
South Africa
Sri Lanka
Tie
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When it comes to the grandest stage of them all, the World Cup, these teams have come face-to-face six times. South Africa has managed to maintain its upper hand, having outplayed Sri Lanka in 4 out of these 6 encounters. Interestingly, one of these fixtures ended in a dramatic tie, while Sri Lanka savoured victory in the remaining match.



South Africa vs Sri Lanka Head-to-Head Record in ODIs in India

Matches
South Africa
Sri Lanka
2
2
0


The Indian soil has seen these giants battle it out on its soil on two occasions. And if records are anything to go by, South Africa seems to enjoy the Indian pitches more. Both times these teams met in India, the South Africans emerged victorious.

The first win was in the 1993 Jubilee Tournament (Hero Cup) when they defeated the Lankans by a margin of 78 runs. The second encounter, during the Champions Trophy in 2006, saw history repeating itself as South Africa once again trounced Sri Lanka by the very same margin, 78 runs.