Mahedi Hasan Joins List Of 5 Best Bowling Performances Against Sri Lanka In T20Is

Top 5 Best Bowling Performances Against Sri Lanka In T20Is [Source: @BDCricTime/X.com]

Sri Lanka has been a competitive team in T20 international cricket right from the beginning. Nevertheless, there have been some bowlers from various countries that have produced magical bowling spells against them over the years.

These bowling spells not only helped their teams win matches but also went down in history as some of the best in T20I cricket. Here's a look at the top 5 best bowling figures against Sri Lanka in T20 Internationals.

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5. Mahedi Hasan – 4/11 (Bangladesh), Colombo, 2025

5. Mahedi Hasan – 4/11 (Bangladesh), Colombo, 2025 [Source: @jobayerhossaiin/X.com]

The latest on the list is Bangladesh's Mahedi Hasan, who picked 4 wickets for a mere 11 runs in the third T20I held at Colombo in 2025. In the third T20I of the series, Hasan troubled the top and middle order batters to pick 4 crucial wickets. His four-wicket-haul helped Bangladesh restrict Sri Lanka to 132 runs in the first innings. The Tigers ended up winning the game and also the 3-game series to cause a rare upset to the host team.

4. Ravichandran Ashwin – 4/8 (India), Vizag, 2016

4. Ravichandran Ashwin – 4/8 (India), Vizag, 2016 [Source: PTI]

India's veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin cast a web around Sri Lankan batsmen in Vizag in 2016. He dismissed 4 wickets for only 8 runs in his 4 overs. Ashwin used his variations intelligently, combining flight and spin, and did not let the batters play freely. His masterclass bowling saw India bowl out Sri Lanka for a modest total of only 82 runs, thereby setting the stage for an easy 9-wicket win. This is one of Ashwin's best T20I performances.

3. Anrich Nortje – 4/7 (South Africa), New York, 2024

3. Anrich Nortje – 4/7 (South Africa), New York, 2024 [Source: @ImTanujSingh/X.com]

South African speedster Anrich Nortje bowled one of the most economical spells in T20I cricket against Sri Lanka in the 2024 T20 World Cup in New York. He took 4 wickets while giving away just 7 runs in his 4 overs. Nortje’s pace, accuracy, and clever variations completely shut down the Sri Lankan batting. The Proteas bowled out the Wandindu Hasaranga-led side for just 77 runs and sealed a 6-wicket victory to earn crucial points in the Group Stages.

2. Oshane Thomas – 5/28 (West Indies), Pallekele, 2020

2. Oshane Thomas – 5/28 (West Indies), Pallekele, 2020 [Source: @rajasthanroyals/X.com]

West Indies fast bowler Oshane Thomas was unplayable during 2020 at Pallekele. Thundering with raw speed, Thomas took 5 wickets for 28 runs. He shook the Sri Lankan top order early in the game and never allowed them to gain traction. His wickets include Shehan Jayasuriya, Kusan Mendis, and Angelo Matthews. Owing to his startling spell, Windies bowled out Sri Lanka for 171 runs in the second innings to fetch a 25-run victory.

1. Adam Milne – 5/26 (New Zealand), Dunedin, 2023

1. Adam Milne – 5/26 (New Zealand), Dunedin, 2023 [Source: @BLACKCAPS/X.com]

New Zealand fast bowler Adam Milne tops the list with a fiery spell against Sri Lanka in Dunedin in 2023. Milne took 5 wickets for just 26 runs, destroying Sri Lanka’s batting lineup. He dismissed set batters like Kusal Perera and Charith Asalanka to break the backbone of the middle-order. Milne also dismissed Pathum Nissanka to bowl out Sri Lanka for 141 runs in the first inning. New Zealand chased the total down under 15 overs to grab a dominant 9-wicket victory.

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