| Sri Lanka | |
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| Status | Full Member |
|---|---|
| Test Captain | Dhananjaya de Silva |
| ODI Captain | Charith Asalanka |
| T20I Captain | Charith Asalanka |
| Test Ranking | 6th |
| ODI Ranking | 6th |
| T20I Ranking | 8th |
| Tests Played | 325 |
| Test Record | Won 106 Lost 127 (92 Drawn) |
| First Test | vs  England at Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu Stadium, Colombo, 17-21 February 1982
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| Last Test | vs  Australia at Galle International Stadium, Galle, 6-9 February 2025
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| ODIs Played | 930 |
| ODI Record | Won 428 Lost 455 (6 Tie, 41 No Result) |
| First ODI | vs  West Indies at Old Trafford, Manchester, 7 June 1975
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| Last ODI | vs  New Zealand at Eden Park, Auckland, 11 January 2025
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| T20Is Played | 203 |
| T20I Record | Won 90 Lost 106 (5 Tie, 2 No Result) |
| First T20I | vs England at The Rose Bowl, Southampton, 15 June 2006
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| Last T20I | vs New Zealand at Saxton Oval, Nelson, 2 January 2025
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The Sri Lanka national cricket team represents Sri Lanka in men's international cricket. The team first played international cricket (as Ceylon) in 1926–27, and were later awarded Test status in 1981, which made Sri Lanka the eighth Test cricket playing nation. The team is administered by Sri Lanka Cricket.
Sri Lanka achieved considerable success beginning in the 1990s, rising from underdog status to winning the Cricket World Cup in 1996, under the captaincy of Arjuna Ranatunga. Since then, the team has continued to be a force in international cricket. The Sri Lankan cricket team reached the finals of the 2007 and 2011 Cricket World Cups consecutively. They ended up being runners-up on both occasions.
Statistics and Records[]
| Playing Record | ||||||
| Format | M | W | L | T | D/NR | Inaugural Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test Matches | 325 | 106 | 127 | 0 | 92 | 17 February 1982 |
| One Day Internationals | 930 | 428 | 455 | 6 | 41 | 7 June 1975 |
| Twenty20 Internationals | 203 | 90 | 106 | 5 | 2 | 15 June 2006 |
Test Matches[]
Team Records[]
| Highest Team Total | 952/6d |  India |
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 2-6 August 1997 |
| Lowest Team Total | 42 |  South Africa |
Kingsmead, Durban | 27-30 November 2024 |
| Highest Total Conceded | 765/6d |  Pakistan |
National Stadium, Karachi | 21-25 February 2009 |
| Lowest Total Conceded | 62 |  Bangladesh |
Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu Stadium, Colombo | 3-5 July 2007 |
Most Career Runs[]
| Player | Runs | Average | Career Span |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kumar Sangakkara | 12,400 | 57.40 | 2000-2015 |
| Mahela Jayawardene | 11,814 | 49.84 | 1997-2014 |
| Angelo Mathews | 8,167 | 44.62 | 2009-2025 |
| Dimuth Karunaratne | 7,222 | 39.25 | 2012-2025 |
| Sanath Jayasuriya | 6,973 | 40.07 | 1991-2007 |
Most Career Wickets[]
| Player | Wickets | Average | Career Span |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muthiah Muralidaran | 795 | 22.67 | 1992-2010 |
| Rangana Herath | 433 | 28.07 | 1999-2018 |
| Chaminda Vaas | 355 | 29.58 | 1994-2009 |
| Suranga Lakmal | 171 | 36.44 | 2010-2022 |
| Dilruwan Perera | 161 | 35.90 | 2014-2021 |
Highest Scores[]
| Player | Score | Opponent | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahela Jayawardene | 374 | South Africa |
Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo | 27-31 July 2006 |
| Sanath Jayasuriya | 340 | India |
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 2-6 August 1997 |
| Kumar Sangakkara | 319 | Bangladesh |
Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong | 4-8 February 2014 |
| Kumar Sangakkara | 287 | South Africa |
Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo | 27-31 July 2006 |
| Mahela Jayawardene | 275 | India |
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 16-20 November 2009 |
Best Innings Bowling Figures[]
| Player | Figures | Opponent | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muthiah Muralidaran | 9/51 |  Zimbabwe |
Asgiriya Stadium, Kandy | 4-7 January 2002 |
| Muthiah Muralidaran | 9/65 | England |
The Oval, London | 27-31 August 1998 |
| Rangana Herath | 9/127 | Pakistan |
Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo | 14-18 August 2014 |
| Muthiah Muralidaran | 8/46 | West Indies |
Asgiriya Stadium, Kandy | 22-25 July 2005 |
| Rangana Herath | 8/63 | Zimbabwe |
Harare Sports Club, Harare | 6-10 November 2016 |
Best Match Bowling Figures[]
| Player | Figures | Opponent | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muthiah Muralidaran | 16/220 | England |
The Oval, London | 27-31 August 1998 |
| Rangana Herath | 14/184 | Pakistan |
Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo | 14-18 August 2014 |
| Chaminda Vaas | 14/191 | West Indies |
Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo | 29 November-3 December 2001 |
| Muthiah Muralidaran | 13/115 | Zimbabwe |
Asgiriya Stadium, Kandy | 4-7 January 2002 |
| Rangana Herath | 13/145 | Australia |
Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo | 13-17 August 2016 |
Win/Loss Record[]
| Opponent | M | W | L | T | D | First Match | First Win |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Afghanistan |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 February 2024 | 5 February 2024 |
| Australia |
35 | 5 | 22 | 0 | 8 | 22 April 1983 | 11 September 1999 |
| Bangladesh |
26 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 September 2001 | 8 September 2001 |
| England |
39 | 9 | 19 | 0 | 11 | 17 February 1982 | 18 March 1993 |
| India |
46 | 7 | 22 | 0 | 17 | 17 September 1982 | 11 September 1985 |
 Ireland |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 April 2023 | 18 April 2023 |
| New Zealand |
40 | 11 | 18 | 0 | 11 | 4 March 1983 | 9 December 1992 |
| Pakistan |
59 | 17 | 23 | 0 | 19 | 5 March 1982 | 18 March 1986 |
| South Africa |
33 | 9 | 18 | 0 | 6 | 25 August 1993 | 23 July 2000 |
| West Indies |
24 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 8 December 1993 | 17 November 2001 |
| Zimbabwe |
20 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 11 October 1994 | 14 September 1996 |
One Day Internationals[]
Team Records[]
| Highest Team Total | 443/9 |  Netherlands |
VRA Cricket Ground, Amstelveen | 4 July 2006 |
| Lowest Team Total | 43 | South Africa |
Boland Park, Paarl | 11 January 2012 |
| Highest Total Conceded | 428/5 | South Africa |
Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 7 October 2023 |
| Lowest Total Conceded | 35 | Zimbabwe |
Harare Sports Club, Harare | 25 April 2004 |
Most Career Runs[]
| Player | Runs | Average | Career Span |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kumar Sangakkara | 13,975 | 41.96 | 2000-2015 |
| Sanath Jayasuriya | 13,364 | 32.51 | 1989-2011 |
| Mahela Jayawardene | 12,381 | 33.01 | 1998-2015 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | 10,290 | 39.27 | 1999-2016 |
| Aravinda de Silva | 9,284 | 34.90 | 1984-2003 |
Most Career Wickets[]
| Player | Wickets | Average | Career Span |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muthiah Muralidaran | 523 | 23.07 | 1993-2011 |
| Chaminda Vaas | 399 | 27.45 | 1994-2008 |
| Lasith Malinga | 338 | 28.87 | 2004-2019 |
| Sanath Jayasuriya | 320 | 36.67 | 1989-2011 |
| Nuwan Kulasekara | 199 | 33.92 | 2003-2017 |
Highest Scores[]
| Player | Score | Opponent | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | 210* | Afghanistan |
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy | 9 February 2024 |
| Sanath Jayasuriya | 189 | India |
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | 29 October 2000 |
| Upul Tharanga | 174* | India |
Sabina Park, Kingston | 2 July 2013 |
| Kumar Sangakkara | 169 | South Africa |
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 20 July 2013 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | 161* | Bangladesh |
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 26 February 2015 |
Best Bowling Figures[]
| Player | Figures | Opponent | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaminda Vaas | 8/19 | Zimbabwe |
Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo | 8 December 2001 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 7/19 | Zimbabwe |
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 11 January 2024 |
| Muthiah Muralidaran | 7/30 | India |
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | 27 October 2000 |
| Ajantha Mendis | 6/13 | India |
National Stadium, Karachi | 6 July 2008 |
| Farveez Maharoof | 6/14 | West Indies |
Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 14 October 2006 |
Win/Loss Record[]
| Opponent | M | W | L | T | NR | First Match | First Win |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs Full Members | |||||||
| Afghanistan |
15 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 March 2014 | 3 March 2014 |
| Australia |
103 | 35 | 64 | 0 | 4 | 11 June 1975 | 13 April 1983 |
| Bangladesh |
57 | 43 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 2 April 1986 | 2 April 1986 |
| England |
79 | 37 | 38 | 1 | 3 | 13 February 1982 | 14 February 1982 |
| India |
171 | 59 | 99 | 2 | 11 | 16 June 1979 | 18 June 1979 |
| Ireland |
5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 April 2007 | 18 April 2007 |
| New Zealand |
108 | 44 | 54 | 1 | 9 | 9 June 1979 | 18 June 1983 |
| Pakistan |
157 | 59 | 93 | 1 | 4 | 14 June 1975 | 29 March 1982 |
| South Africa |
81 | 33 | 46 | 1 | 1 | 2 March 1992 | 2 March 1992 |
| West Indies |
67 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 3 | 7 June 1975 | 19 October 1989 |
| Zimbabwe |
64 | 49 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 23 February 1992 | 23 February 1992 |
| vs Associate Members | |||||||
 Bermuda |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 March 2007 | 15 March 2007 |
 Canada |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 February 2003 | 19 February 2003 |
 Kenya |
6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 March 1996 | 6 March 1996 |
| Netherlands |
6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 September 2002 | 16 September 2002 |
 Oman |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 June 2023 | 23 June 2023 |
 Scotland |
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 July 2011 | 13 July 2011 |
 United Arab Emirates |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 July 2004 | 17 July 2004 |
Twenty20 Internationals[]
Team Records[]
| Highest Team Total | 260/6 | Kenya |
Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | 14 September 2007 |
| Lowest Team Total | 77 | South Africa |
Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York | 3 June 2024 |
| Highest Total Conceded | 263/3 | Australia |
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy | 6 September 2016 |
| Lowest Total Conceded | 39 | Netherlands |
Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong | 24 March 2014 |
Most Career Runs[]
| Player | Runs | Average | Career Span |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kusal Perera | 2,056 | 28.16 | 2013-2025 |
| Kusal Mendis | 1,920 | 25.60 | 2016-2025 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | 1,889 | 28.19 | 2006-2016 |
| Pathum Nissanka | 1,734 | 29.89 | 2021-2025 |
| Mahela Jayawardene | 1,493 | 31.76 | 2006-2014 |
Most Career Wickets[]
| Player | Wickets | Average | Career Span |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 131 | 15.41 | 2019-2025 |
| Lasith Malinga | 107 | 20.79 | 2006-2020 |
| Ajantha Mendis | 66 | 14.42 | 2008-2014 |
| Nuwan Kulasekara | 66 | 23.18 | 2008-2017 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 58 | 26.56 | 2021-2025 |
Highest Scores[]
| Player | Score | Opponent | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | 104* | Australia |
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy | 6 August 2011 |
| Kusal Perera | 101 | New Zealand |
Saxton Oval, Lincoln | 2 January 2025 |
| Mahela Jayawardene | 100 | Zimbabwe |
Providence Stadium, Providence | 3 May 2010 |
| Mahela Jayawardene | 98* | West Indies |
Kensington Oval, Bridgetown | 7 May 2010 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | 96* | West Indies |
The Oval, London | 19 June 2009 |
Best Bowling Figures[]
| Player | Figures | Opponent | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajantha Mendis | 6/8 | Zimbabwe |
Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota | 18 September 2012 |
| Ajantha Mendis | 6/16 | Australia |
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy | 8 August 2011 |
| Rangana Herath | 5/3 | New Zealand |
Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong | 31 March 2014 |
| Lasith Malinga | 5/6 | New Zealand |
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy | 6 September 2019 |
| Nuwan Thushara | 5/20 | Bangladesh |
Sylhet Cricket Stadium, Sylhet | 9 March 2024 |
Win/Loss Record[]
| Opponent | M | W | L | T | NR | First Match | First Win |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs Full Members | |||||||
| Afghanistan |
8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 March 2016 | 17 March 2016 |
| Australia |
26 | 10 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 20 September 2007 | 8 June 2009 |
| Bangladesh |
17 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 18 September 2007 | 18 September 2007 |
| England |
14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 15 June 2006 | 15 June 2006 |
| India |
32 | 9 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 10 February 2009 | 9 December 2009 |
| Ireland |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 June 2009 | 14 June 2009 |
| New Zealand |
28 | 9 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 22 December 2006 | 22 December 2006 |
| Pakistan |
23 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 17 September 2007 | 13 October 2008 |
| South Africa |
18 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 22 September 2012 | 6 August 2013 |
| West Indies |
18 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 10 June 2009 | 10 June 2009 |
| Zimbabwe |
6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 October 2008 | 10 October 2008 |
| vs Associate Members | |||||||
| Canada |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 October 2008 | 12 October 2008 |
| Kenya |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 September 2007 | 14 September 2007 |
 Namibia |
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18 October 2021 | 18 October 2021 |
| Netherlands |
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 March 2014 | 24 March 2014 |
| United Arab Emirates |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 February 2016 | 25 February 2016 |