The Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20 rivalry has produced several memorable contests since the inception of the shortest format. Both sides have enjoyed phases of dominance, with Pakistan often relying on bowling depth and match-winning all-rounders, while Sri Lanka have countered with explosive batting and tactical discipline. Matches between these two teams have been influenced heavily by venue conditions, particularly in the UAE, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. From low-scoring thrillers to high-scoring run-fests, their encounters reflect contrasting playing styles. A detailed look at head-to-head records, batting milestones, and bowling achievements provides valuable insight into this competitive T20 rivalry.
Overall Head-to-Head Record (T20Is)
Matches Played Pakistan Won Sri Lanka Won No Result Tied 27 16 11 0 0
Highest Scores – Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20s
Team Score Overs Venue Result Match Date Sri Lanka 211/3 20.0 Dubai (DICS) Won 13 Dec 2013 Pakistan 189/6 20.0 Johannesburg Won 17 Sep 2007 Pakistan 187 19.2 Dubai (DICS) Lost 13 Dec 2013 Sri Lanka 184/5 20.0 Rawalpindi Won 27 Nov 2025 Sri Lanka 182/6 20.0 Lahore Won 7 Oct 2019 Pakistan 180/3 20.0 Lahore Won 29 Oct 2017 Pakistan 178/7 20.0 Rawalpindi Lost 27 Nov 2025 Pakistan 175/5 20.0 Colombo (RPS) Won 30 Jul 2015 Pakistan 174/9 19.2 Colombo (RPS) Won 1 Aug 2015 Pakistan 172/5 20.0 Colombo (RPS) Won 12 Aug 2009
Lowest Scores – Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20s
Team Score Overs Venue Result Match Date Pakistan 95 17.4 Hambantota Lost 1 Jun 2012 Sri Lanka 99 19.2 Hambantota Lost 3 Jun 2012 Pakistan 101 17.4 Lahore Lost 5 Oct 2019 Sri Lanka 102 18.3 Abu Dhabi Lost 26 Oct 2017 Sri Lanka 114 19.1 Rawalpindi Lost 29 Nov 2025 Sri Lanka 120 18.1 Colombo (RPS) Lost 12 Aug 2009 Pakistan 121 19.1 Dubai (DICS) Lost 9 Sep 2022 Pakistan 122/6 20.0 Hambantota Won 3 Jun 2012 Pakistan 123/7 20.0 Colombo (RPS) Lost 4 Oct 2012 Sri Lanka 124/9 20.0 Abu Dhabi Lost 27 Oct 2017
Most Runs in Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20s
Player Team Matches Runs Average Strike Rate Shoaib Malik Pakistan 16 397 39.70 124.06 Shahid Afridi Pakistan 15 331 30.09 156.13 Tillakaratne Dilshan Sri Lanka 14 323 26.91 115.77 Kumar Sangakkara Sri Lanka 10 254 31.75 131.60 Mohammad Hafeez Pakistan 13 209 19.00 98.12 Bhanuka Rajapaksa Sri Lanka 5 207 51.75 145.77 Umar Akmal Pakistan 12 179 16.27 131.61 Ahmed Shehzad Pakistan 10 173 17.30 89.17 Angelo Mathews Sri Lanka 10 170 28.33 104.29 Kusal Perera Sri Lanka 8 169 21.12 123.35 Babar Azam Pakistan 11 167 18.55 89.78
Highest Individual Scores
Player Runs Balls Team Venue Match Date Kusal Perera 84 59 Sri Lanka Dubai (DICS) 13 Dec 2013 Sahibzada Farhan 80* 45 Pakistan Rawalpindi 22 Nov 2025 Avishka Fernando 78* 48 Sri Lanka Lahore 9 Oct 2019 Bhanuka Rajapaksa 77 48 Sri Lanka Lahore 7 Oct 2019 Kamindu Mendis 76 48 Sri Lanka Rawalpindi 27 Nov 2025 Tillakaratne Dilshan 75* 56 Sri Lanka Mirpur 4 Mar 2016 Bhanuka Rajapaksa 71* 45 Sri Lanka Dubai (DICS) 11 Sep 2022 Kumar Sangakkara 64* 52 Sri Lanka Lord’s 21 Jun 2009 Agha Salman 63* 44 Pakistan Rawalpindi 27 Nov 2025 Kamindu Mendis 59 47 Sri Lanka Rawalpindi 29 Nov 2025
Most Wickets in Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20s
Player Team Matches Wickets Best Economy Wanindu Hasaranga Sri Lanka 9 18 3/21 6.66 Lasith Malinga Sri Lanka 11 16 3/17 7.28 Shahid Afridi Pakistan 15 14 3/18 5.75 Saeed Ajmal Pakistan 9 14 3/18 6.30 Umar Gul Pakistan 8 13 4/13 7.23 Thisara Perera Sri Lanka 12 12 3/24 7.86 Sohail Tanvir Pakistan 12 11 3/12 7.36 Kulasekara Sri Lanka 9 9 2/13 6.71 Mohammad Amir Pakistan 8 9 4/13 6.90 Shoaib Malik Pakistan 16 7 2/16 5.06
Best Bowling Figures in a Match
Player Figures Overs Team Venue Match Date Umar Gul 4/13 3.0 Pakistan King City (NW) 11 Oct 2008 Mohammad Amir 4/13 4.0 Pakistan Lahore 29 Oct 2017 K Weeraratne 4/19 4.0 Sri Lanka King City (NW) 11 Oct 2008 Dushmantha Chameera 4/20 4.0 Sri Lanka Rawalpindi 27 Nov 2025 Nuwan Pradeep 4/25 4.0 Sri Lanka Lahore 7 Oct 2019 Aizaz Cheema 4/30 4.0 Pakistan Abu Dhabi 25 Nov 2011 Pramod Madushan 4/34 4.0 Sri Lanka Dubai (DICS) 11 Sep 2022 Sohail Tanvir 3/12 4.0 Pakistan Hambantota 1 Jun 2012 Mohammad Nawaz 3/16 4.0 Pakistan Rawalpindi 22 Nov 2025 Shahid Afridi 3/18 4.0 Pakistan Johannesburg 17 Sep 2007
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