England Cricket Team vs Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Timeline
The England v Sri Lanka cricket rivalry has been good, with some great matches and moments over the years. From their first-ever encounter to the latest ones, the series between these two teams has shown how they’ve developed as cricketers.
With its rich, cricketing heritage and robust domestic set, England has faced an aggressive Sri Lankan team with its unique blend of talent and flair. This timeline looks at the key matches, notable performances, evolving dynamics between the England Cricket Team and the Sri Lanka National Team, and how their battles have shaped their cricketing journeys and international cricket.
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs England National Cricket Team Timeline
Origins of the ENG vs SL
The first ODI between England and Sri Lanka occurred during England’s tour of Sri Lanka in February 1982. Keith Fletcher led England, while Bandula Warnapura led Sri Lanka.
The first ODI was a thriller on February 13 at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground in Colombo. England set 212, and despite a good fight from Sri Lanka, who scored 206/8 in 45 overs, England won by five runs.
The next day, February 14, the two teams met again at the same venue for the second ODI. This time, Sri Lanka turned the tables and won by three runs after setting 216. They scored 215/7, while England could only manage 212. This series marked the start of a great rivalry between the two teams.
Both teams also played only Test matches during this tour, with England dominating Sri Lanka and winning by seven wickets.
ENG vs SL Timeline between 1980 to 1990
England and Sri Lanka have a rich history, close encounters, and memorable moments. From 1980 to 1990, the two teams played three Test series. England dominated, winning two of the matches and drawing one.
During this decade, they also faced each other 6 times in ODIs. These matches included two ODIs during England’s tour of Sri Lanka, the Prudential Cup 1983 hosted by England, the Reliance World Cup hosted by India and Pakistan, Sri Lanka’s tour of England and MRF World Series (Nehru Cup) 1989 hosted by India. During England’s tour of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka won only one match, while England won the other five.
Test Matches
| Date | Venue | Tournament | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17-21, 1982 | Colombo (PPS) | SL vs ENG – Only Test | ENG won by 7 wickets |
| Aug 23- 28, 1984 | Lord’s | ENG vs SL – Only Test | Match Drawn |
| Aug 25-30, 1988 | Lord’s | ENG vs SL – Only Test | ENG won by 7 wickets |
ODI Matches
| Date | Venue | Tournament | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 1982 | Colombo (PPS) | England in Sri Lanka ODI Series- 1st ODI | ENG won by 5 runs |
| Feb 14, 1982 | Colombo (PPS) | England in Sri Lanka ODI Series- 2nd ODI | SL won by 5 runs |
| June 11, 1983 | Taunton | Prudential World Cup | ENG won by 47 runs |
| Oct 23, 1987 | Pune | Reliance World Cup | ENG won by 8 Wickets |
| Sep 4, 1988 | The Oval | Texaco Trophy | ENG won by 5 Wickets |
| Oct 15, 1989 | Delhi | MRF World Series (Nehru Cup) | ENG won by 5 Wickets |
ENG vs SL Timeline between 1990 to 2000
This decade marked a turning point for Sri Lanka as they sought revenge against England. During this period, the two teams played three Test matches across three different series, each touring the other’s country. Sri Lanka emerged victorious in two games, securing two series wins, while England managed to win just one match, clinching that series.
The rivalry was intense in ODIs, with both teams playing 17 matches. Sri Lanka won 8 of these encounters, while England won 9.
Test Matches
| Date | Venue | Tournament | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22-27, 1991 | Lord’s | ENG vs SL – Only Test | ENG won by 137 wickets |
| Mar 13- 18, 1993 | Colombo (SSC) | SL vs ENG – Only Test | SL won by 5 wickets |
| Aug 27-31, 1998 | The Oval | ENG vs SL – Only Test | SL won by 10 wickets |
ODI Matches
| Date | Venue | Tournament | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 09, 1992 | Ballarat | Benson & Hedges World Cup | ENG won by 106 runs |
| Mar 10, 1993 | Colombo (RPS) | SL in ENG ODI Series- 1st ODI | SL won by 32 runs |
| Mar 20, 1993 | Moratuwa | SL in ENG ODI Series- 2nd ODI | SL won by 8 wickets |
| Mar 09, 1996 | Faisalabad | Wills World Cup | SL won by 5 Wickets |
| Aug 16, 1998 | Lord’s | Emirates Triangular Tournament | ENG won by 36 runs |
| Aug 20, 1998 | Lord’s | Emirates Triangular Tournament | SL won by 5 Wickets |
| Jan 11, 1999 | Brisbane | Carlton & United Series | ENG won by 4 Wickets |
| Jan 19, 1999 | Melbourne | Carlton & United Series | ENG won by 7 Wickets |
| Jan 23, 1999 | Adelaide | Carlton & United Series | SL won by 1 Wicket |
| Jan 29, 1999 | Perth | Carlton & United Series | ENG won by 128 runs |
| Feb 03, 1999 | Sydney | Carlton & United Series | SL won by 11 runs |
| May 14, 1999 | Lord’s | ICC World Cup | ENG won by 8 Wickets |
ENG vs SL Timeline between 2001 to 2010
This era was a golden period for England, not only against Sri Lanka but also against other major strong teams. England and Sri Lanka faced each other 15 times, with Sri Lanka winning four matches, England winning 5, and 6 ending in a draw. During the same period, they played a 5-match Test series, with both teams winning two matches each and one match ending in a draw.
During this decade, the two teams faced off 25 times in ODIs across bilateral, triangular, and other tournaments. Sri Lanka had the upper hand, winning 12 matches, while England won 10. Three matches were abandoned due to rain. They also played 2 T20 matches, winning each match both. They also played 2 T20 matches, with each team winning one match.
Test Matches
| Date | Venue | Tournament | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22-26, 2001 | Galle | SL vs ENG – 3 Test match series
(1st Match) |
SL won by 28 runs |
| Mar 07- 11, 2001 | Kandy | SL vs ENG – 3 Test match series
(2nd Match) |
ENG won by 3 wickets |
| Mar 15-17, 2001 | Colombo (SSC) | SL vs ENG – 3 Test match series
(3rd Match) |
ENG won by 4 wickets |
| May 16-20, 2002 | Lords | ENG vs SL – 3 Test match series
(1st Match) |
Match Drawn |
| May 30- June 02, 2002 | Birmingham | ENG vs SL – 3 Test match series
(2nd Match) |
ENG won by 111 runs |
| Jun 13-17, 2002 | Manchester | ENG vs SL – 3 Test match series
(3rd Match) |
ENG won by 10 wickets |
| Dec 02-06, 2003 | Galle | SL vs ENG – 3 Test match series
(1st Match) |
Match Drawn |
| Dec 10-14, 2003 | Kandy | SL vs ENG – 3 Test match series
(2nd Match) |
Match Drawn |
| Dec 18-21, 2003 | Colombo (SSC) | SL vs ENG – 3 Test match series
(3rd Match) |
SL won by 215 runs |
| May 11-15, 2006 | Lord’s | ENG vs SL – 3 Test match series
(1st Match) |
Match Drawn |
| May 25-28, 2006 | Birmingham | ENG vs SL – 3 Test match series
(2nd Match) |
ENG won by 6 wickets |
| May 02-05, 2006 | Nottingham | ENG vs SL – 3 Test match series
(3rd Match) |
SL won by 134 runs |
| Dec 01-05, 2007 | Kandy | SL vs ENG- 3 Test match series
(1st Match) |
SL won by 134 runs |
| Dec 09-13, 2007 | Colombo (SSC) | SL vs ENG – 3 Test match series
(2nd Match) |
Match Drawn |
| Dec 18-22, 2007 | Galle | SL vs ENG – 3 Test match series
(3rd Match) |
Match Drawn |
ODI Matches
| Date | Venue | Tournament | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2001 | Dambulla | SL vs ENG- 3 ODIs match series
(1st match) |
SL won by 5 wickets |
| Mar 25, 2001 | Colombo (RPS) | SL vs ENG- 3 ODIs match series
(2nd match) |
SL won by 66 runs |
| Mar 27, 2001 | Colombo (SSC) | SL vs ENG- 3 ODIs match series
(3rd match) |
SL won by 10 wickets |
| Jun 27, 2002 | Nottingham | NetWest Series | ENG won by 44 runs |
| Jul 02, 2002 | The Oval | NetWest Series | ENG won by 3 wickets |
| Jul 07, 2002 | Manchester | NetWest Series | SL won by 23 runs |
| Dec 17, 2002 | Brisbane | VB Series | ENG won by 43 runs |
| Dec 20, 2002 | Perth | VB Series | ENG won by 95 runs |
| Jan 13, 2003 | Sydney | VB Series | SL won by 31 runs |
| Jan 17, 2003 | Adelaide | VB Series | ENG won by 19 runs |
| Nov 18, 2003 | Dambulla | SL vs ENG- 3 ODI match series
(1st match) |
SL won by 10 wickets |
| Nov 21, 2003 | Colombo (RPS) | SL vs ENG- 3 ODIs match series
(2nd match) |
Match Abandoned |
| Nov 23, 2003 | Colombo (RPS) | SL vs ENG- 3 ODIs match series
(2nd match) |
Match Abandoned |
| Sep 17, 2004 | Southampton | ICC Champions Trophy | ENG won by 49 runs (D/L method) |
| Jun 17, 2006 | Lord’s | NatWest Series (1st Match) | SL won by 20 runs |
| Jun 20, 2006 | The Oval | NatWest Series (2nd Match) | SL won by 46 runs |
| Jun 24, 2006 | Chester-le-Street | NatWest Series (3rd Match) | SL won by 8 wickets |
| Jun 28, 2006 | Manchester | NatWest Series (4th Match) | SL won by 33 runs |
| Jul 01, 2006 | Leeds | NatWest Series (5th Match) | SL won by 8 wickets |
| Apr 04, 2007 | North Sound | ICC World Cup | SL won by 2 runs |
| Oct 01, 2007 | Dambulla | SL vs ENG 5 ODIs Match Series
(1st Match) |
SL won by 119 runs |
| Oct 04, 2007 | Dambulla | SL vs ENG 5 ODIs Match Series
(2nd Match) |
ENG won by 65 runs |
| Oct 07, 2007 | Dambulla | SL vs ENG 5 ODIs Match Series
(3rd Match) |
ENG won by 2 wickets |
| Oct 10, 2007 | Colombo (RPS) | SL vs ENG 5 ODIs Match Series
(4th Match) |
ENG won by 5 wickets |
| Oct 13, 2007 | Colombo (RPS) | SL vs ENG 5 ODIs Match Series
(5th Match) |
SL won by 107 wickets |
| Sep 25, 2009 | Johannesburg | ICC Champions Trophy | ENG won by 6 wickets |
T20i Matches
| Date | Venue | Tournament | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2006 | Southampton | ENG vs SL- Only T20i | SL won by 2 Runs |
| May 13, 2010 | Gros Islet | ICC T20 World Cup | ENG won by 7 wickets |
ENG vs SL Timeline 2011 to 2020
This decade was highly successful for England. They won most of their matches, including the T20 and ODI World Cup. In Test matches, often regarded as the purest form of cricket, England played 13 against Sri Lanka, including a 5-match bilateral Test series. England won 7 matches, Sri Lanka won 2, and 3 were drawn. England won 3 series, Sri Lanka won 1, and 1 series ended in a draw.
During this decade, Sri Lanka and England played 31 matches, with Sri Lanka having the upper hand by winning 15 games, while England won 13. Three games had no result due to ties and rain.
They played 7 T20 matches, including 4 in bilateral series and 3 in the T20 World Cup. England had a slight edge, winning 4 matches, while Sri Lanka won 3.
Test Matches
| Date | Venue | Tournament | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26-30, 2011 | Cardiff | ENG vs SL – 3 Test match series
(1st Match) |
ENG won by 14 runs |
| Jun 03- 07, 2011 | Lord’s | ENG vs SL – 3 Test match series
(2nd Match) |
Match Drawn |
| Jun 16-20, 2011 | Southampton | ENG vs SL – 3 Test match series
(3rd Match) |
Match Drawn |
| Mar 26-29, 2012 | Galle | SL vs ENG – 2 Test match series
(1st Match) |
SL won 75 runs |
| Apr 03-07, 2012 | Colombo (PPS) | SL vs ENG – 2 Test match series
(2nd Match) |
ENG won by 8 wickets |
| Jun 12-16, 2014 | Lord’s | ENG vs SL – 2 Test match series
(1st Match) |
Match Drawn |
| Jun 20-24, 2014 | Leeds | ENG vs SL – 2 Test match series
(2nd Match) |
SL won by 100 runs |
| May 14-19, 2016 | Leeds | ENG vs SL – 3 Test match series
(1st Match) |
ENG won by 88 runs |
| May 27-30, 2016 | Chester-le-Street | ENG vs SL – 3 Test match series
(2nd Match) |
ENG won by 9 wickets |
| Jun 09-13, 2016 | Lord’s | ENG vs SL – 3 Test match series
(3rd Match) |
Match Drawn |
| Nov 06-09, 2018 | Galle | SL vs ENG – 3 Test match series
(1st Match) |
ENG won by 211 runs |
| Nov 14-18, 2018 | Pallekele | ENG vs SL – 3 Test match series
(2nd Match) |
ENG won by 57 runs |
| Nov 23-26, 2018 | Colombo (SSC) | SL vs ENG- 3 Test match series
(3rd Match) |
ENG won by 42 runs |
ODI Matches
| Date | Venue | Tournament | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2011 | Colombo (RPS) | ICC World Cup | SL won by 10 wickets |
| Jun 28, 2011 | The Oval | NetWest Series
(1st Match) |
ENG won by 110 runs |
| Jul 01, 2011 | Leeds | NetWest Series
(2nd Match) |
SL won by 69 runs |
| Jul 03, 2011 | Lords | NetWest Series
(3rd Match) |
SL won by 6 wickets |
| Jul 06, 2011 | Nottingham | NetWest Series
(4th Match) |
ENG won by 10 wickets |
| Jul 09, 2011 | Manchester | NetWest Series
(5th Matches) |
ENG won by 16 runs |
| Jun 13, 2013 | The Oval | ICC Champions Trophy | SL won by 7 wickets |
| May 22, 2014 | The Oval | ENG vs SL- 5 ODI Mathes Series
(1st Match) |
ENG won by 81 runs |
| May 25, 2014 | Chester-le-Street | ENG vs SL- 5 ODI Mathes Series
(2nd Match) |
SL won by 157 runs |
| May 28, 2014 | Manchester | ENG vs SL- 5 ODI Mathes Series
(3rd Match) |
ENG won by 10 wickets |
| May 31, 2014 | Lords | SL vs ENG- 3 ODI match series
(4th match) |
SL won by 7 runs |
| Jun 03, 2014 | Birmingham | SL vs ENG- 3 ODI match series
(5th match) |
SL won by 6 wickets |
| Nov 26, 2014 | Colombo (RPS) | SL vs ENG- 7 ODI match series
(1st match) |
SL won by 25 runs |
| Nov 29, 2014 | Colombo (RPS) | SL vs ENG- 7 ODI match series
(2nd match) |
SL won by 8 wickets |
| Dec 03, 2014 | Hambantota | NatWest Series (3rd Match) | ENG won by 5 wickets |
| Dec 07, 2014 | Colombo (RPS) | NatWest Series (4th Match) | SL won by 6 wickets |
| Dec 10, 2014 | Pallekele | NatWest Series (5th Match) | ENG won by 5 wickets |
| Dec 13, 2014 | Pallekele | NatWest Series (6th Match) | SL won by 90 runs |
| Dec 16, 2014 | Colombo (RPS) | NatWest Series (7th Match) | SL won by 87 runs |
| Mar 01, 2015 | Wellington | ICC World Cup | SL won by 9 wickets |
| Jun 21, 2016 | Nottingham | ENG vs SL- 5 ODIs Match Series
(1st Match) |
Match tied |
| Jun 24, 2016 | Birmingham | ENG vs SL- 5 ODIs Match Series
(2nd Match) |
ENG won by 10 wickets |
| Jun 26, 2016 | Bristol | ENG vs SL 5 ODIs Match Series
(3rd Match) |
No Result |
| Jun 29, 2016 | The Oval | ENG vs SL 5 ODIs Match Series
(4th Match) |
ENG won by 6 wickets |
| Jul 02, 2016 | Cardiff | ENG vs SL 5 ODIs Match Series
(5th Match) |
ENG won by 122 runs |
| Oct 18, 2018 | Dambulla | SL vs ENG- 5 ODI Matches Series (1st Match) | No Result |
| Oct 13, 2018 | Dambulla | SL vs ENG- 5 ODI Matches Series (2nd Match) | ENG won by 31 runs |
| Oct 17, 2018 | Pallekele | SL vs ENG- 5 ODI Matches Series (3rd Match) | ENG won by 7 wickets |
| Oct 20, 2018 | Pallekele | SL vs ENG- 5 ODI Matches Series (4th Match) | ENG won by 18 runs |
| Oct 23, 2018 | Colombo(RPS) | SL vs ENG- 5 ODI Matches Series (5th Match) | SL won by 219 runs (D/L Method) |
| Jun 21, 2019 | Leeds | ICC World Cup | SL won by 20 runs |
T20i Matches
| Date | Venue | Tournament | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2011 | Bristol | ENG vs SL- Only T20i | SL won by 9 wickets |
| Oct 01, 2012 | Pallekele | T20 World Cup | SL won by 19 runs |
| Mar 27, 2014 | Chattogram | T20 World Cup | ENG won by 6 wickets |
| May 20, 2014 | The Oval | ENG vs SL- Only T20i | SL won by 9 runs |
| Mar 26, 2016 | Delhi | T20 World Cup | ENG won by 10 runs |
| Jul 20, 2016 | Southampton | ENG vs SL- Only T20i | ENG won by 9 wickets |
| Oct 27, 2018 | Colombo (RPS) | SL vs ENG- Only T20i | ENG won by 30 runs |
ENG vs SL Timeline 2021 to Present
Very few matches have been played, and England has completely dominated Sri Lanka. In the ongoing Test series, which includes five games, two have been played so far, with England winning both. Sri Lanka is still waiting for its first win.
In ODIs, the teams have played four matches, with England winning two, Sri Lanka winning one, and one match ending in a draw.
They have also met in four T20 matches, all of which England have won, leaving Sri Lanka still searching for their first victory in this format.
Test Matches
| Date | Venue | Tournament | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2021 | Galle | SL vs ENG- 2 Test Matches Series (1st Match) | ENG won by 7 wickets |
| Jan 22, 2021 | Galle | SL vs ENG- 2 Test Matches Series (2nd Match) | ENG won by 6 wickets |
| Aug 21, 2024 | Manchester | ENG vs SL- 3 Test Matches Series (1st Match) | ENG won by 5 wickets |
| Aug 29, 2024 | Lords | ENG vs SL- 3 Test Matches Series (2nd Match) | ENG won by 190 runs |
| Sep 06, 2024 | The Oval | ENG vs SL- 3 Test Matches Series (3rd Match) | Yet to begin |
ODI Matches
| Date | Venue | Tournament | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2021 | Chester-le-Street | ENG vs SL- 3 ODI matches series (1st match) | ENG won by 5 wickets |
| Jul 01, 2021 | The Oval | ENG vs SL- 3 ODI matches series
(2nd match) |
ENG won by 8 wickets |
| Jul 04, 2021 | Bristol | ENG vs SL- 3 ODI matches series
(3rd match) |
No Result |
| Oct 26, 2024 | Bengaluru | ICC World Cup | SL won by 8 wickets |
T20i Matches
| Date | Venue | Tournament | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2021 | Cardiff | ENG vs SL- 3 T20 matches series (1st match) | ENG won by 8 wickets |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Cardiff | ENG vs SL- 3 T20 matches series (2nd match) | ENG won by 5 wickets |
| Jun 26, 2021 | Southampton | ENG vs SL- 3 T20 matches series (3rd match) | ENG won by 89 runs |
| Nov 01, 2021 | Sharjah | T20 World Cup | ENG won by 26 runs |
| Nov 05, 2022 | Sydney | T20 World Cup | ENG won by 4 wickets |
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs England National Cricket Team Stats
| Tournament | Matches Played | England Won | Sri Lanka Won | Draw/Tie/No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI World Cup | 09 | 05 | 04 | 00 |
| T20 World Cup | 06 | 05 | 01 | 00 |
| Champions Trophy | 03 | 02 | 01 | 00 |
| World Test Championship | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 18 | 12 | 07 | 00 |
ENG vs SL Head-to-Head (All: Test, ODIs, T20is)
| Matches | ENG Wins | SL Wins | D/T/NR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 131 | 67 | 49 | 15 |
ENG vs SL Head-to-Head (Test)
| Matches | ENG Wins | SL Wins | D/T/NR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 19 | 08 | 11 |
ENG vs SL Head to Head (ODI)
| Matches | ENG Wins | SL Wins | Tied/NR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | 38 | 37 | 04 |
ENG vs SL Head to Head (T20I)
| Matches | ENG Wins | SL Wins | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 10 | 04 | 00 |
ENG vs SL Records (Test)
Highest Totals in an Innings
| Runs | Team | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 628/8d | Sri Lanka | Colombo(SSC) | 2003 |
| 591 | Sri Lanka | The Oval | 1998 |
| 575/9d | England | Lord’s | 2014 |
Lowest Totals in an Innings
| Runs | Team | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | England | Galle | 2007 |
| 81 | Sri Lanka | Colombo (SSC) | 2001 |
| 82 | Sri Lanka | Cardiff | 2011 |
Largest Win
| Margin | Winning Team | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inns & 215 Runs | Sri Lanka | Colombo (SSC) | 2003 |
| Inns & 111 Runs | England | Birmingham | 2002 |
| Inns & 88 Runs | England | Leeds | 206 |
Smallest Victories
| Margin | Winning Team | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Runs | England | Colombo (SSC) | 2018 |
| 3 Wickets | England | Kandy | 2001 |
Individual Records
Most Runs by Individuals
| Runs | Player | Span |
|---|---|---|
| 2212 | Mahela Jayawardene (SL) | 1998-2014 |
| 1568 | Kumar Sangakkara (SL) | 2001-2014 |
| 1351* | Joe Root (ENG) | 2014-2024* |
Highest Individual Score
| Runs | Player | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 228 | Joe Root (ENG) | Galle | Jan 14, 2021 |
| 213* | Mahela Jayawardene (SL) | Galle | Dec 18, 2007 |
| 213 | Sanath Jayasuriya (SL) | The Oval | Feb 27, 2017 |
Most Wickets
| Wickets | Player | Matches | Bowling Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 112 | Muthiah Muralidaran (SL) | 16 | 20.06 |
| 58 | James Anderson (ENG) | 14 | 22.18 |
| 49 | Chaminda Vaas (SL) | 49 | 31.36 |
Best Bowling Figures in an Innings
| Bowling | Player | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/65 | Muthiah Muralidaran (SL) | The Oval | Aug 27, 1998 |
| 8/70 | Muthiah Muralidaran (SL) | Nottingham | Jun 02, 2006 |
| 7/46 | Muthiah Muralidaran (SL) | Galle | Dec 02, 2003 |
ENG vs SL Records (ODIs)
Highest Innings Total
| Score | Team | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 366/6 | Sri Lanka | Colombo (RPS) | Oct 23, 2018 |
| 333/9 | England | Taunton | Jun 11, 1983 |
| 324/2 | Sri Lanka | Leeds | Jul 1, 2006 |
Lowest Innings Total
| Team | Venue | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | Sri Lanka | Manchester | May 28, 201 |
| 88 | England | Dambulla | Nov 18, 200 |
| 99 | Sri Lanka | Perth | Jan 29, 1999 |
Largest Victory
| Margin | Winning Team | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219 Runs | Sri Lanka | Colombo (RPS) | Oct 23, 2018 |
| 157 Runs | Sri Lanka | Chester-le-Street | May 25, 2014 |
Smallest Victory
| Margin | Winning Team | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Runs | Sri Lanka | North Sound | Apr 4, 2007 |
| 3 Runs | Sri Lanka | Colombo (SSC) | Feb 14, 1982 |
Most Runs (Individual)
| Runs | Player | Span |
|---|---|---|
| 1625 | Kumar Sangakkara (SL) | 2001-2015 |
| 1562 | Mahela Jayawardene (SL) | 1999-2015 |
| 1195 | Sanath Jayasuriya (SL) | 1992-2011 |
Highest Individual Score
| Runs | Player | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162 | Jason Roy (ENG) | The Oval | Jun 29, 2016 |
| 152 | Sanath Jayasuriya (SL) | Leeds | Jul 01, 2006 |
| 144 | Mahela Jayawardene (SL) | Leeds | Jul 01, 2011 |
Most Wickets in a Career
| Wickets | Player | Matches | Bowling Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | Lasith Malinga (SL) | 30 | 26.75 |
| 36 | Dilhara Fernando (SL) | 16 | 20.05 |
| 34 | James Anderson (ENG) | 24 | 26.97 |
Best Bowling Figures
| Bowling | Player | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/27 | Dilhara Fernando (SL) | Colombo (RPS) | Oct 13, 2007 |
| 6/29 | Sanath Jayasuriya (SL) | Moratuwa | Mar 20, 1993 |
| 6/47 | Chris Woakes (ENG) | Pallekele | Dec 10, 2014 |
ENG vs SL Records (T20Is)
Highest Innings Total
| Score | Team | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190/4 | England | Chattogram | Mar 27, 2014 |
| 189/4 | Sri Lanka | Chattogram | Mar 27, 2014 |
| 187/8 | England | Colombo (RPS) | Oct 27, 2018 |
Lowest Innings Total
| Score | Team | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Sri Lanka | Southampton | Jun 26, 2021 |
| 111/7 | Sri Lanka | Cardiff | Jun 24, 2021 |
| 128/6 | Sri Lanka | Gros Islet | May 13, 2010 |
Most Runs (Individual)
| Runs | Player | Span |
|---|---|---|
| 385 | Jos Buttler (ENG) | 2012-2022 |
| 253 | Eoin Morgan (ENG) | 2010-2021 |
| 236 | Alex Hales (ENG) | 2012-2022 |
Highest Score (Individual)
| Runs | Player | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116* | Alex Hales (ENG) | Chattogram | Mar 27, 2014 |
| 101* | Jos Buttler (ENG) | Sharjah | Nov 01, 2021 |
| 89 | Mahela Jayawardene (SL) | Chattogram | Mar 27, 2014 |
Most Wickets (Individual)
| Wickets | Player | Matches | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Chris Jordan(ENG) | 9 | 7.05 |
| 13 | Lasith Malinga (SL) | 7 | 7.14 |
| 10 | Adil Rashid (ENG) | 8 | 5.62 |
Best Bowling Figures
| Bowling | Player | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/31 | Lasith Malinga (SL) | Pallekele | Oct 01, 2012 |
| 4/17 | Dushmantha Chameera (SL) | Southampton | Jun 26, 2021 |
| 4/19 | Joe Denly (ENG) | Colombo (RPS) | Oct 27, 2018 |
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