India vs Sri Lanka Head-to-Head Record Ahead Of 1st T20I At Pallekele

India will face Sri Lanka in 1st T20I on Saturday [X]India will face Sri Lanka in 1st T20I on Saturday [X]

On Saturday, India will face Sri Lanka in the much-awaited first T20I of the upcoming three-match series. Led by Suryakumar Yadav, India have a formidable squad, studded with several T20 superstars. 

This series marks the transition phase in India's T20I team, with Suryakumar replacing Rohit Sharma as the skipper. 

Barring Surya, the eyes will also be on Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya and Yashasvi Jaiswal, who are expected to play key roles. 

Meanwhile, despite losing two key players- Dushmantha Chameera and Nuwan Thushara due to injury, Sri Lanka bolster a robust squad, with Charith Asalanka at the helm. 

Besides the skipper, the eyes will also be on Kusal Mendis and Wanindu Hasaranga, considering their match-winning ability. 

So, as both teams gear up for a fascinating battle, let's see what the head-to-head stats say. 


India vs Sri Lanka head to head record in T20Is

Total matches
29
India won19
Sri Lanka won9
No result1

As mentioned above, India and Sri Lanka have faced each other in 29 T20I matches. India have the upper hand over their Lankan counterparts with 19 wins. Sri Lanka have managed nine victories, with one game ending without a result. 


India vs Sri Lanka head to head T20I record in Sri Lanka

Total matches
8
India won5
Sri Lanka won3

India and Sri Lanka have crossed swords in eight T20I games on Lankan soil. The Men in Blue have had the edge over the hosts in their backyard, winning five matches. Sri Lanka have emerged victorious on the remaining three occasions.