Cricket is more than just a sport in South Asia; it’s a passion that unites millions of fans across the region. Among the many exciting matchups in international cricket, the contests between the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team Match Scorecard are some of the most anticipated. These two teams have faced each other numerous times in various formats, including Test matches, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). Each encounter adds a new chapter to their storied rivalry, with match scorecards often reflecting intense competition, high drama, and unforgettable performances.
In this article, we’ll explore the history of the Sri Lanka vs. India cricket rivalry, highlight some of the most memorable matches, and delve into the significance of their scorecards.
2nd ODI (D/N), Colombo (RPS), August 04, 2024
| BATTING | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pathum Nissanka
|
c †Rahul b Mohammed Siraj | 0 | 1 | – | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | ||
|
Avishka Fernando
|
c & b Washington Sundar | 40 | 62 | 72 | 5 | 0 | 64.51 | ||
|
Kusal Mendis †
|
lbw b Washington Sundar | 30 | 42 | 78 | 3 | 0 | 71.42 | ||
|
Sadeera Samarawickrama
|
c Kohli b Patel | 14 | 31 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 45.16 | ||
|
Charith Asalanka (c)
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c Patel b Washington Sundar | 25 | 42 | 72 | 3 | 0 | 59.52 | ||
|
Janith Liyanage
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c & b Kuldeep Yadav | 12 | 29 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 41.37 | ||
|
Dunith Wellalage
|
c Dube b Kuldeep Yadav | 39 | 35 | 49 | 1 | 2 | 111.42 | ||
|
Kamindu Mendis
|
run out (Iyer) | 40 | 44 | 63 | 4 | 0 | 90.90 | ||
|
Akila Dananjaya
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run out (Sharma/Kohli) | 15 | 13 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 115.38 | ||
|
Jeffrey Vandersay
|
not out | 1 | 1 | – | 0 | 0 | 100.00 | ||
| Extras | (b 9, lb 8, w 7) | 24 | |||||||
| TOTAL | 50 Ov (RR: 4.80) | 240/9 | |||||||
| BOWLING | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
| Mohammed Siraj | 8 | 1 | 43 | 1 | 5.37 | 29 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 9 | 0 | 58 | 0 | 6.44 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Axar Patel | 9 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 4.22 | 35 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Shivam Dube | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 5.00 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Washington Sundar | 10 | 1 | 30 | 3 | 3.00 | 42 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 10 | 1 | 33 | 2 | 3.30 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rohit Sharma | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 5.50 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BATTING | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Rohit Sharma (c)
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c Nissanka b Vandersay | 64 | 44 | 58 | 5 | 4 | 145.45 | ||
|
Shubman Gill
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c PHKD Mendis b Vandersay | 35 | 44 | 76 | 3 | 0 | 79.54 | ||
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Virat Kohli
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lbw b Vandersay | 14 | 19 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 73.68 | ||
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Shivam Dube
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lbw b Vandersay | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | ||
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Axar Patel
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c & b Asalanka | 44 | 44 | 69 | 4 | 2 | 100.00 | ||
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Shreyas Iyer
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lbw b Vandersay | 7 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 77.77 | ||
|
KL Rahul
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b Vandersay | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | ||
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Washington Sundar
|
lbw b Asalanka | 15 | 40 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 37.50 | ||
|
Kuldeep Yadav
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not out | 7 | 27 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 25.92 | ||
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Mohammed Siraj
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lbw b Asalanka | 4 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 22.22 | ||
|
Arshdeep Singh
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run out (PHKD Mendis/†BKG Mendis) | 3 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 | ||
| Extras | (b 4, lb 6, nb 1, w 4) | 15 | |||||||
| TOTAL | 42.2 Ov (RR: 4.91) | 208 | |||||||
| BOWLING | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Asitha Fernando
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7 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 4.42 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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Dunith Wellalage
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6 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 6.83 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Akila Dananjaya
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10 | 1 | 54 | 0 | 5.40 | 31 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
|
Kamindu Mendis
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3 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 6.33 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
|
Jeffrey Vandersay
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10 | 0 | 33 | 6 | 3.30 | 36 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
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Charith Asalanka
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6.2 | 2 | 20 | 3 | 3.15 | 29 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Cricinfo’s Most Valuable Players of the Match
| PLAYER | Team | TI | Runs | I. Runs | B. Impact | Bowl | I. Wkts | Bo. Impact |
| Jeffrey Vandersay | SL | 266.69 | 1(1) | 1.08 | 0.88 | 6/33 | 9.92 | 265.81 |
| Charith Asalanka | SL | 122.95 | 25(42) | 21.58 | 23.98 | 3/20 | 3.45 | 98.97 |
| Axar Patel | IND | 104.42 | 44(44) | 60.76 | 66.79 | 1/38 | 1.09 | 37.63 |
| Washington Sundar | IND | 103.57 | 15(40) | 6.03 | 4.11 | 3/30 | 3.3 | 99.46 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | IND | 85.44 | 7(27) | – 2 | 0.05 | 2/33 | 2.59 | 85.39 |
| Rohit Sharma | IND | 75.37 | 64(44) | 85.14 | 76.49 | 0/11 | 0 | – 1.12 |
| Kamindu Mendis | SL | 52.96 | 40(44) | 42.82 | 58.08 | 0/19 | 0 | – 5.12 |
| Avishka Fernando | SL | 52.82 | 40(62) | 40.29 | 52.82 | – | – | – |
| Dunith Wellalage | SL | 47.1 | 39(35) | 48.91 | 60.03 | 0/41 | 0 | – 12.93 |
| Mohammed Siraj | IND | 41.43 | 4(18) | – 4.17 | – 1.77 | 1/43 | 1.82 | 43.2 |
| Kusal Mendis | SL | 39.15 | 30(42) | 33.13 | 39.15 | – | – | – |
| Shubman Gill | IND | 31.48 | 35(44) | 38.68 | 31.48 | – | – | – |
| Akila Dananjaya | SL | 17.67 | 15(13) | 17.58 | 21.71 | 0/54 | 0 | – 4.05 |
| Virat Kohli | IND | 11.34 | 14(19) | 15.21 | 11.34 | – | – | – |
| Asitha Fernando | SL | 9.85 | – | – | – | 0/31 | 0 | 9.85 |
| Sadeera Samarawickrama | SL | 7.13 | 14(31) | 7.76 | 7.13 | – | – | – |
| Shreyas Iyer | IND | 5.84 | 7(9) | 7.23 | 5.84 | – | – | – |
| Janith Liyanage | SL | 0.29 | 12(29) | 3.34 | 0.29 | – | – | – |
| Pathum Nissanka | SL | – 0.73 | 0(1) | – 0.64 | – 0.73 | – | – | – |
| KL Rahul | IND | – 1.35 | 0(2) | – 1.09 | – 1.35 | – | – | – |
| Shivam Dube | IND | – 2.37 | 0(4) | – 1.51 | – 2.36 | 0/10 | 0 | – 0.01 |
| Arshdeep Singh | IND | – 6.92 | 3(4) | 3.05 | 1.92 | 0/58 | 0 | – 8.84 |
Most defeats in T20Is (including Super Overs)
105 – Sri Lanka*
104 – Bangladesh
101 – West Indies
99 – Zimbabwe
99 – New Zealand
Most wins against a team in T20Is (including Super Overs)
23 – PAK vs NZ (44 mats)
22 – IND vs SL (32)*
21 – ENG vs PAK (31)
20 – IND vs AUS (32)
Most POTS awards in T20Is
6 – Virat Kohli
5 – Shakib Al Hasan
5 – David Warner
5 – Suryakumar Yadav*
The History of the Rivalry
The cricketing relationship between Sri Lanka and India dates back to 1979 when Sri Lanka, then an emerging cricketing nation, played its first-ever Test match against India. Since then, the two teams have played numerous matches across formats, with India often holding the upper hand due to its stronger cricketing infrastructure and depth of talent. However, Sri Lanka has had its moments of glory, particularly in the 1990s and early 2000s, when the team was at its peak.
Key Match Formats
Test Matches
Test cricket, the traditional and longest format of the game, has seen India and Sri Lanka face off in some epic battles. While India has generally dominated, Sri Lanka has secured some historic wins on home soil. One of the most memorable Test series between the two occurred in 2008 when Sri Lanka, led by Muttiah Muralitharan and Ajantha Mendis, defeated India 2-1 at home.
One Day Internationals (ODIs)
ODIs have perhaps witnessed the most competitive encounters between these two sides. The rivalry was particularly intense in the 1990s, with both teams boasting formidable lineups. The 1996 Cricket World Cup semi-final between Sri Lanka and India is one of the most iconic matches in ODI history. Sri Lanka won the match by default after Indian fans caused a riot at Eden Gardens, unable to bear their team’s collapse in a high-pressure chase.
Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is)
In the T20I format, the rivalry has continued with both teams showcasing their flair and adaptability to the shortest format of the game. While India has been more successful overall in T20Is, Sri Lanka has pulled off surprising victories, including their triumph in the 2014 ICC T20 World Cup final against India.
Memorable Matches and Scorecards
Let’s take a closer look at some of the most memorable Sri Lanka vs. India matches, focusing on the scorecards that tell the story of these intense encounters.
1996 World Cup Semi-Final (Kolkata)
Scorecard Summary:
- Sri Lanka: 251/8 in 50 overs
- India: 120/8 in 34.1 overs (Match awarded to Sri Lanka by default)
The 1996 World Cup semi-final is etched in cricketing history, not just for the drama on the field but also for the chaos of it. Aravinda de Silva’s masterful 66 and a solid team effort helped Sri Lanka post a competitive total. India’s chase started well but soon crumbled under the pressure of Sri Lanka’s spin attack. The match ended in unprecedented scenes as the crowd at Eden Gardens rioted, leading to the game being awarded to Sri Lanka.
2008 Test Series (Sri Lanka)
First Test Scorecard Summary (Colombo):
- Sri Lanka: 600/6 declared
- India: 223 & 138 (Sri Lanka won by an innings and 239 runs)
This series is remembered for the debut of Ajantha Mendis, whose mysterious spin bamboozled the Indian batting lineup. Mendis took 8 wickets in the match, while Muttiah Muralitharan added 11. India’s strong batting lineup, including players like Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Virender Sehwag, had no answer to the spin duo, resulting in a crushing defeat.
2014 ICC T20 World Cup Final (Dhaka)
Scorecard Summary:
- India: 130/4 in 20 overs
- Sri Lanka: 134/4 in 17.5 overs (Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets)
Sri Lanka clinched their first T20 World Cup title by defeating India in the final. Despite Virat Kohli’s brilliant 77, India could only post a modest total. Sri Lanka, led by Kumar Sangakkara’s unbeaten 52, chased down the target comfortably, ensuring a fitting farewell for Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene in T20Is.
2017 ODI Series (Sri Lanka)
Third ODI Scorecard Summary (Pallekele):
- India: 218/4 in 45.1 overs
- Sri Lanka: 217 all out in 50 overs (India won by 6 wickets)
In this series, India demonstrated their dominance with a 5-0 whitewash of Sri Lanka. The third ODI at Pallekele was a closely fought contest. Sri Lanka, after being bowled out for 217, had India struggling at 61/4. However, a brilliant partnership between MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma saw India recover and eventually win the match, highlighting the resilience and depth of the Indian team.
The Significance of Scorecards
A cricket scorecard is more than just a summary of runs, wickets, and overs; it is a historical document that captures the essence of a match. It tells the story of the ebb and flow of a game, the strategies employed, the moments of brilliance, and the crucial turning points. When looking at scorecards from Sri Lanka vs. India matches, one can see the evolution of the game, the rise of new stars, and the enduring nature of this rivalry.
Scorecards also provide a snapshot of the contributions of individual players. For instance, the consistent performances of legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Aravinda de Silva, Kumar Sangakkara, and Virat Kohli are evident in the scorecards of these matches. They also highlight the importance of key partnerships, bowling spells, and fielding efforts that often decide the outcome of a match.
The Future of the Rivalry
As cricket continues to evolve, the rivalry between Sri Lanka and India is sure to produce more thrilling encounters. Both teams are in different phases of transition, with young players stepping up to take the mantle from the legends who have retired. With the increasing importance of T20 leagues, bilateral series, and ICC tournaments, fans can expect more high-stakes matches between these two teams.
In the future, the scorecards from these matches will continue to serve as a record of the rich history and intense competition that defines Sri Lanka vs. India cricket.
Conclusion
The cricketing rivalry between Sri Lanka and India is one of the most captivating in the sport’s history. From the dramatic 1996 World Cup semi-final to memorable Test and T20I encounters, these two teams have provided fans with countless thrilling moments. The scorecards of these matches are not just records but stories of passion, strategy, and skill. As both teams look to the future, their rivalry is sure to produce even more memorable matches, adding to the legacy of this storied competition.
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