Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Head to Head in T20 – Records, Team & Players Stats
Pakistan and Sri Lanka have built one of the most enduring rivalries in T20 international cricket, having first met in the inaugural ICC World Twenty20 in 2007. Across 31 T20I meetings, Pakistan have established a clear edge with 19 victories, while Sri Lanka have won 12. The rivalry has produced several memorable contests, including Pakistan’s five-run win in the 2026 T20 World Cup Super Eight stage, where Sahibzada Farhan struck a century and Pakistan posted their highest T20I total against Sri Lanka. The most recent meeting came in the opening T20I of the 2026 bilateral series at Rawalpindi, where Pakistan chased down 183 with seven balls to spare.
H2H Updated After: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I, Rawalpindi, October 9, 2026.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Overall Head-to-Head Record
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 31 | 19 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Sri Lanka | 31 | 12 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
Pakistan’s 19-12 advantage reflects their consistent dominance in the format, particularly during bilateral series in Pakistan and the UAE. There have been no tied or abandoned matches between these two sides in T20I history, meaning every completed fixture has produced a decisive result .
Head-to-Head in Pakistan’s Country
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 10 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sri Lanka | 10 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Pakistan hold a narrow 5-4 lead in matches played on home soil, with one fixture producing a result in Pakistan’s favour in Rawalpindi in October 2026. Notably, Sri Lanka completed a 3-0 clean sweep during their 2019 tour of Pakistan, which remains their most successful away campaign in this rivalry .
Head-to-Head in Sri Lanka’s Country
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sri Lanka | 12 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Pakistan have historically performed well in Sri Lanka, winning eight of the 12 completed matches played on Sri Lankan soil. This includes their crucial five-run victory at Pallekele in the 2026 T20 World Cup Super Eight, where they successfully defended 212 .
Head-to-Head at Neutral Venues
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Sri Lanka | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Neutral venues, primarily in the UAE and England, have been favourable to Pakistan, who have won six of nine such contests. The 2009 T20 World Cup final at Lord’s, where Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by eight wickets, remains the most significant neutral-venue meeting between the two sides .
Last 5 Matches Between Pakistan and Sri Lanka
| Rank | Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 9, 2026 | Rawalpindi | Pakistan won by 4 wickets |
| 2 | Feb 28, 2026 | Pallekele | Pakistan won by 5 runs |
| 3 | Jan 11, 2026 | Dambulla | Sri Lanka won by 14 runs |
| 4 | Jan 9, 2026 | Dambulla | Match abandoned |
| 5 | Jan 7, 2026 | Dambulla | Pakistan won by 6 wickets |
The last five scheduled meetings have produced four completed results, with Pakistan winning three. The January 2026 series in Dambulla ended 1-1 after the second T20I was abandoned due to rain. Pakistan’s most recent win in Rawalpindi extended their current winning run to two matches against Sri Lanka .
Latest Match Between Pakistan and Sri Lanka
1st T20I, Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan, October 9, 2026 — Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat, posting 182/8 in 20 overs, built around Lahiru Udara’s 91 off 55 balls. Naseem Shah was Pakistan’s most successful bowler with 3/36, while debutant Mohammad Imran took 2/21. In reply, Sahibzada Farhan marked his first home captaincy appearance with 89 off 53 balls, sharing a 92-run partnership with Maaz Sadaqat, who made 50 off 29. Pakistan reached 187/6 in 18.5 overs to win by four wickets with seven balls remaining. Farhan was named Player of the Match .
Most Runs in Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20Is
| Rank | Player | Team | Innings | Runs | Strike Rate | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shoaib Malik | Pakistan | 16 | 397 | 124.06 | 2 |
| 2 | Tillakaratne Dilshan | Sri Lanka | 14 | 323 | 115.77 | 1 |
Shoaib Malik remains the leading run-scorer in this rivalry with 397 runs at a strike rate of 124, including two fifties. Tillakaratne Dilshan is the highest run-scorer for Sri Lanka with 323 runs, though at a comparatively lower strike rate of 115.77 .
Most Wickets in Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20Is
| Rank | Player | Team | Innings | Wickets | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wanindu Hasaranga | Sri Lanka | 11 | 23 | — |
| 2 | Lasith Malinga | Sri Lanka | 11 | 16 | 3/17 |
| 3 | Shahid Afridi | Pakistan | 15 | 14 | 3/18 |
| 4 | Umar Gul | Pakistan | — | — | 3/18 |
Wanindu Hasaranga leads the wicket-taking charts with 23 wickets in just 11 innings against Pakistan, though he is not part of the current Sri Lankan squad. Lasith Malinga and Shahid Afridi are the next most prolific bowlers in the rivalry, with 16 and 14 wickets respectively .
Highest Individual Scores in H2H
| Rank | Player | Team | Runs | Balls | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sahibzada Farhan | Pakistan | 100 | 60 | Feb 28, 2026 | Pallekele |
| 2 | Lahiru Udara | Sri Lanka | 91 | 55 | Oct 9, 2026 | Rawalpindi |
| 3 | Sahibzada Farhan | Pakistan | 89 | 53 | Oct 9, 2026 | Rawalpindi |
| 4 | Kusal Perera | Sri Lanka | 84 | 59 | Dec 13, 2013 | Dubai |
| 5 | Danushka Gunathilaka | Sri Lanka | 78* | 48 | Oct 9, 2019 | Lahore |
Sahibzada Farhan’s 100 off 60 balls at Pallekele in the 2026 T20 World Cup is the highest individual score in Pakistan-Sri Lanka T20I history. His 89 in the most recent Rawalpindi T20I ranks third on the list, while Lahiru Udara’s 91 in the same match is the second-highest .
Best Bowling Figures in H2H
| Rank | Player | Team | Figures | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Umar Gul | Pakistan | 3/18 | 2008 | King City |
| 2 | Naseem Shah | Pakistan | 3/36 | Oct 9, 2026 | Rawalpindi |
Umar Gul’s 3/18 at King City in 2008 remains the best bowling performance in this rivalry. Naseem Shah’s 3/36 in the most recent Rawalpindi T20I is a recent standout, though it did not surpass Gul’s economy or average .
Highest Team Scores in H2H
| Rank | Team | Score | Overs | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pakistan | 212/8 | 20 | Feb 28, 2026 | Pallekele |
| 2 | Sri Lanka | 211/3 | 20 | Dec 13, 2013 | Dubai |
| 3 | Sri Lanka | 207/6 | 20 | Feb 28, 2026 | Pallekele |
| 4 | Pakistan | 189/6 | 20 | Sep 17, 2007 | Johannesburg |
Pakistan’s 212/8 at Pallekele in the 2026 T20 World Cup is the highest team total in this H2H, surpassing Sri Lanka’s long-standing 211/3 from 2013. The same Pallekele match also produced the third-highest total, with Sri Lanka’s 207/6 falling five runs short in a high-scoring thriller .
Lowest Team Scores in H2H
| Rank | Team | Score | Overs | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pakistan | 95 | 17.4 | 2012 | Hambantota |
| 2 | Sri Lanka | 99 | 19.2 | 2012 | Hambantota |
Both of the lowest totals in this rivalry occurred in 2012 at Hambantota. Pakistan were bowled out for 95, while Sri Lanka were dismissed for 99 in a separate match at the same venue, highlighting the challenging batting conditions at that ground .
Biggest Winning Margins in H2H
| Rank | Winner | Margin | Type | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sri Lanka | 64 runs | By runs | Oct 2019 | Lahore |
| 2 | Pakistan | 52 runs | By runs | 2009 | Colombo |
| 3 | Pakistan | 8 wickets | By wickets | Jun 2009 | Lord’s |
| 4 | Sri Lanka | 7 wickets | By wickets | 2017 | Abu Dhabi |
Sri Lanka’s 64-run win at Lahore in 2019 is the largest margin of victory by runs in this H2H. Pakistan’s 52-run win in Colombo in 2009 is their biggest by runs, while their eight-wicket triumph at Lord’s in the 2009 T20 World Cup final is their largest by wickets .
Most H2H Appearances
| Rank | Player | Team | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shoaib Malik | Pakistan | 16 |
| 2 | Shahid Afridi | Pakistan | 15 |
| 3 | Tillakaratne Dilshan | Sri Lanka | 14 |
Shoaib Malik has appeared in the most T20Is between these two sides, featuring in 16 innings. Shahid Afridi and Tillakaratne Dilshan are the next most experienced campaigners in the rivalry
Other Important H2H Records
Highest Partnership: Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman shared a 176-run opening stand at Pallekele in February 2026, the highest partnership for any wicket in Pakistan-Sri Lanka T20Is and a record for the first wicket in T20 World Cup history .
Most Sixes in an Innings: Dasun Shanaka’s eight sixes at Pallekele in February 2026 are the most by a Sri Lankan in a T20I innings .
Upcoming Match
2nd T20I, Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan
- Date: October 11, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM PKT
- Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
- Format: T20I
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