| Format | Played | India Won | Sri Lanka won | Tie | No result | |
| ODI | 19 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 0 | |
| T20I | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 21 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
The India vs. Sri Lanka rivalry is one of the most underrated ones in cricket history. Both nations have always given each other a run for their money whenever they meet on the cricket field. This rivalry has a special place in Asia Cup history because these two countries have met in the final of this tournament on multiple occasions.
India and Sri Lanka have been regular participants in the Asia Cup since the inaugural edition. India has been the most successful team with seven championship wins, while Sri Lanka is second on the list with six. Further, India and Sri Lanka are so far the only teams to win both the ODI as well as T20 version of the Asia Cup. The two teams are grouped in separate groups in Asia Cup 2023. Hence, to ensure an India vs. Sri Lanka head-to-head in Asia Cup 2023, both teams will have to finish top two in their groups and punch their tickets to the Super Four.
Here’s a look at their head-to-head stats at the big event so far.
IND vs SL Asia Cup Head-to-Head Stats
India has a less than 50% win record in Asia Cup matches against the Sri Lankan cricket team. The two teams have crossed swords 21 times in Asia Cup history. Sri Lanka has a slender lead in the ODI format, while India and Sri Lanka have tied by 1-1 in the T20I format.
| Format | ODI | T20I |
| Matches Played | 19 | 2 |
| India Won | 9 | 1 |
| Sri Lanka Won | 10 | 1 |
| India Win % | 47.36% | 50% |
| Sri Lanka Win % | 52.64% | 50% |
The India vs. Sri Lanka rivalry has been worth the watch since the very beginning. From 1988 to 1997, four editions of the Asia Cup were played and all these editions featured the same final. India took on Sri Lanka in these finals and won three of them. Following the break of this streak, India and Sri Lanka contested three more consecutive finals from 2004 to 2010 and Sri Lanka won two of them. The two teams have yet to feature in an Asia Cup final since 2010.
IND vs SL Asia Cup Stats - ODIs
India and Sri Lanka battled at the Asia Cup for the first time in 1984. Since then, the two nations have regularly battled at the grand event, entertaining fans across the world. Sri Lanka has a small lead in the ODI format against India, having beaten them 10 times in 19 matches.
| Matches Played | 19 |
| India Won | 9 |
| Sri Lanka Won | 10 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
| India Win % | 47.36% |
| Sri Lanka Win % | 52.64% |
| First Played On | April 1984 |
| Last Played On | September 2018 |
Known as 'The God of Cricket', Sachin Tendulkar has scored 486 runs against Sri Lanka in ODI Asia Cup, the most by any Indian. However, this score is not enough to beat Sanath Jayasurya who has smashed 562 runs against India in the tournament. Irrfan Pathan and Chaminda Vaas hold the record of most dismissals, having sent 12 and 11 batters to the pavilion in Ind vs. SL Asia Cup matches.
| Most Runs | India - Sachin Tendulkar (486 Runs)Sri Lanka - Sanath Jayasurya (562 Runs) |
| Most Wickets | India - Irrfan Pathan (12 Wickets)Sri Lanka - Chaminda Vaas (11 Wickets) |
| Best Bowling Figure | India - Kapil Dev (4/31)Sri Lanka - Ajantha Mendis (6/13) |
| Highest Score in an Inning | India - Sachin Tendulkar (112*)Sri Lanka - Arjuna Rantunga (131*) |
IND vs SL Asia Cup Stats - T20Is
India and Sri Lanka have battled two times in the shortest format of the game at the Asia Cup. The Indian cricket team won that contest in a comfortable fashion.
| Matches Played | 2 |
| India Won | 1 |
| Sri Lanka Won | 1 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
| India Win % | 50% |
| Sri Lanka Win % | 50% |
| First Played On | March 2016 |
| Last Played On | September 2022 |
India and Sri Lanka are the only two teams to win the Asia Cup T20 so far. So far, only two Ind vs. SL head-to-heads have taken place at the T20 Asia Cup. In these two matches, Rohit Sharma has smashed the most runs while Yuzvendra Chahal and Dilshan Madushanka have got the most wickets.
| Most Runs | India - Rohit Sharma (87 Runs)Sri Lanka - Kusal Mendis (57 Runs) |
| Most Wickets | India - Yuzvendra Chahal (3 Wickets)Sri Lanka - Dilshan Madushanka (3 Wickets) |
| Best Bowling Figure | India - Y. Chahal (3/34)Sri Lanka - Dilshan Madushanka (3/24) |
| Highest Score in an Inning | India - Rohit Sharma (72)Sri Lanka - Kusal Mendis (57) |
Every India vs Sri Lanka Match in Asia Cup
| Date | Winner | Won by | Format | Stadium | Venue |
| 6 Sep 2022 | Sri Lanka | 6 wickets | T20 | Dubai International Cricket stadium | Dubai |
| 1 Mar 2016 | India | 5 wickets | T20 | Shere Bangla National Stadium | Mirpur |
| 28 Feb 2014 | Sri Lanka | 2 wickets | ODI | Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium | Fatullah |
| 13 Mar 2012 | India | 50 runs | ODI | Shere Bangla National Stadium | Mirpur |
| 24 Jun 2010 | India | 81 runs | ODI | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium | Dambulla |
| 22 Jun 2010 | Sri Lanka | 7 wickets | ODI | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium | Dambulla |
| 6 Jul 2008 | Sri Lanka | 100 runs | ODI | National Stadium | Karachi |
| 3 Jul 2008 | India | 6 wickets | ODI | National Stadium | Karachi |
| 1 Aug 2004 | Sri Lanka | 25 runs | ODI | R.Premadasa Stadium | Colombo |
| 27 Jul 2004 | India | 4 runs | ODI | R.Premadasa Stadium | Colombo |
| 18 Jul 2004 | Sri Lanka | 12 runs | ODI | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium | Dambulla |
| 1 Jun 2000 | Sri Lanka | 71 runs | ODI | Bangabandhu National Stadium | Dhaka |
| 26 Jul 1997 | Sri Lanka | 8 wickets | ODI | R.Premadasa Stadium | Colombo |
| 18 Jul 1997 | Sri Lanka | 6 wickets | ODI | R.Premadasa Stadium | Colombo |
| 14 Apr 1995 | India | 8 wickets | ODI | Sharjah Cricket Stadium | Sharjah |
| 9 Apr 1995 | India | 8 wickets | ODI | Sharjah Cricket Stadium | Sharjah |
| 4 Jan 1991 | India | 7 wickets | ODI | Eden Gardens | Kolkata |
| 28 Dec 1990 | Sri Lanka | 36 runs | ODI | Barabati Stadium | Cuttack |
| 4 Nov 1988 | India | 6 wickets | ODI | Bangabandhu National Stadium | Dhaka |
| 29 Oct 1988 | Sri Lanka | 17 runs | ODI | Bangabandhu National Stadium | Dhaka |
| 8 Apr 1984 | India | 10 wickets | ODI | Sharjah Cricket Stadium | Sharjah |
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