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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Head To Head

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Head To Head

In the past, Pakistan and Sri Lanka were cricket powerhouses known for their exceptional performances. Pakistan clinched the 1992 World Cup, while Sri Lanka emerged victorious in the 1996 World Cup. Additionally, both teams reached the Top 4 in the 2011 World Cup. However, their cricketing prowess has waned over the past decade.

Currently, both nations are in a phase of reconstruction, with the emergence of talented young players aiming to restore their teams to their former glory. Pakistan and Sri Lanka are set to clash in an upcoming ICC World Test Championship series, and we will delve into a comprehensive analysis of their historical head-to-head statistics.

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Head To Head Records

Pakistan holds the upper hand in the head-to-head record against Sri Lanka in all three cricket formats. Although their Test encounters have been closely contested, Pakistan has exerted dominance in limited-overs cricket. Sri Lanka is determined to enhance their performance and results in the years ahead.

FormatTestODIT20I
Matches Played3815521
Sri Lanka Won17588
Pakistan Won219213
Sri Lanka Win %44.73%38.74%38.09%
Pakistan Win %55.26%61.25%61.9%

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Head To Head In T20Is

After securing a five-wicket victory over Pakistan in the recent Super 4 round, Sri Lanka is gearing up for another showdown against the Men in Green, this time in the highly anticipated Asia Cup 2022 final. 

The clash, led by Dasun Shanaka’s Sri Lankan squad and captained by Babar Azam’s Pakistan, is scheduled for a thrilling Super Sunday, September 11, 2022, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.

Sri Lanka, a five-time Asia Cup champion, began the tournament with a disappointing loss to Afghanistan. However, they have since bounced back impressively, winning four consecutive matches, all while chasing targets. 

Pakistan, a two-time winner of the tournament, also stumbled in their opening fixture against India but then rallied to secure three consecutive victories. The stage is set for an exciting and tantalizing final as both teams vie for Asian cricket supremacy.

In the context of T20Is, Sri Lanka and Pakistan have crossed paths 22 times, with Sri Lanka claiming victory in nine matches and Pakistan in 13. In the realm of Asia Cup competitions (comprising ODIs and T20s), these teams have clashed in 16 games, with the Lankan Lions emerging victorious on 11 occasions and Pakistan on just five.

When it comes to individual statistics, the veteran Pakistani batsman Shoaib Malik tops the chart for most runs (397) in T20Is between the two teams. He is closely followed by his compatriot Shahid Afridi, who has amassed 331 runs, while Sri Lanka’s Tillakaratne Dilshan occupies the third position with 323 runs to his name. 

In terms of wickets, the yorker specialist Lasith Malinga leads with 16 scalps, followed by Afridi and Saeed Ajmal, both of whom have taken 14 wickets each. Pacer Umar Gul holds the third spot with 13 wickets to his credit.

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Matches Played21
Sri Lanka Won8
Pakistan Won13
Tied0
No Result0
Sri Lanka Win %38.09%
Pakistan Win %61.9%
First Played OnSeptember 2007

PAK vs SL Head To Head In ODI

In ODI matches, Pakistan boasts a strong track record against Sri Lanka. Out of their 155 encounters, the Men in Green have emerged victorious 92 times. Additionally, one match concluded in a tie, and four matches had no result.

Matches Played155
Sri Lanka Won58
Pakistan Won92
Tied1
No Result4
Sri Lanka Win %38.74%
Pakistan Win %61.25%
First Played OnJune 1975

PAK vs SL Head To Head In Test Matches

In the game’s longest format, Pakistan holds a 20-16 lead in the head-to-head record against Sri Lanka. Over a span of 55 Tests played between 1982 and 2019, 19 of them concluded in a draw.

Matches Played38
Sri Lanka Won17
Pakistan Won21
Tied0
Drawn0
Sri Lanka Win %44.73%
Pakistan Win %55.26%
Draw %0%
First Played OnMarch 1982

History – Sri Lanka vs Pakistan

Here is the summary of the cricket Test series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka from 1981/82 to 2023:

Pakistan in Sri Lanka (1981/82)

1st Test at National Stadium, Karachi – Pakistan won by 204 runs. 

2nd Test at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad – Match drawn. 

3rd Test at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore – Pakistan won by an innings and 102 runs. 

Result: Pakistan 2, Drawn 1

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Sri Lanka in Pakistan (1985/86)

1st Test at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad – Match drawn. 

2nd Test at Jinnah Stadium, Sialkot – Pakistan won by 8 wickets. 

3rd Test at National Stadium, Karachi – Pakistan won by 10 wickets. Result: Pakistan 2, Drawn 1

Pakistan in Sri Lanka (1985-86)

1st Test at Asgiriya Stadium, Kandy – Pakistan won by an innings and 20 runs. 

2nd Test at Colombo Cricket Club Ground – Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets. 3rd Test at P Saravanamuttu Stadium, Colombo – Match drawn. 

Result: Pakistan 1, Sri Lanka 1, Drawn 1

Sri Lanka in Pakistan (1991/92)

1st Test at Jinnah Stadium, Sialkot – Match drawn. 

2nd Test at Municipal Stadium, Gujranwala – Match drawn. 

3rd Test at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad – Pakistan won by 3 wickets. 

Result: Pakistan 1, Drawn 2

Pakistan in Sri Lanka (1994)

1st Test at P Saravanamuttu Stadium, Colombo – Pakistan won by 301 runs. 

2nd Test at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo – Match cancelled. 3rd Test at Asgiriya Stadium, Kandy – Pakistan won by an innings and 52 runs. 

Result: Pakistan 2

Sri Lanka in Pakistan (1995/96)

1st Test at Arbab Niaz Stadium, Peshawar – Pakistan won by an innings and 40 runs. 

2nd Test at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad – Sri Lanka won by 42 runs. 

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3rd Test at Jinnah Stadium, Sialkot – Sri Lanka won by 144 runs. 

Result: Sri Lanka 2, Pakistan 1

Pakistan in Sri Lanka (1996/97)

1st Test at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo – Match drawn. 

2nd Test at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo – Match drawn. 

Result: Drawn 2

Asian Test Championship (1998/99)

Final: Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka at Dhaka – Pakistan won by an innings and 175 runs. 

Winner: Pakistan

Sri Lanka in Pakistan (1999/2000)

1st Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium – Sri Lanka won by 2 wickets. 

2nd Test at Arbab Niaz Stadium, Peshawar – Sri Lanka won by 57 runs. 3rd Test at National Stadium, Karachi – Pakistan won by 222 runs. 

Result: Sri Lanka 2, Pakistan 1

Pakistan in Sri Lanka (2000)

1st Test at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo – Pakistan won by 5 wickets. 

2nd Test at Galle International Stadium – Pakistan won by an innings and 163 runs. 

3rd Test at Asgiriya Stadium, Kandy – Match drawn. 

Result: Pakistan 2, Drawn 1

Asian Test Championship (2001/02)

Winner: Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka in Pakistan (2004/05)

1st Test at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad – Sri Lanka won by 201 runs. 

2nd Test at National Stadium, Karachi – Pakistan won by 6 wickets. 

Result: Pakistan 1, Sri Lanka 1

Pakistan in Sri Lanka (2005/06)

1st Test at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo – Match drawn. 

2nd Test at Asgiriya Stadium, Kandy – Pakistan won by 8 wickets. 

Result: Pakistan 1, Drawn 1

Sri Lanka in Pakistan (2008/09)

1st Test at National Stadium, Karachi – Match drawn. 

2nd Test at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore – Cancelled due to terror attack. 

Result: Drawn 2

Pakistan in Sri Lanka (2009)

1st Test at Galle International Stadium – Sri Lanka won by 50 runs. 

2nd Test at P Sara Oval, Colombo – Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets. 

3rd Test at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo – Match drawn. 

Result: Sri Lanka 2, Drawn 1

Pakistan v Sri Lanka, UAE (2011/2012)

1st Test at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi – Match drawn. 

2nd Test at Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium – Pakistan won by 9 wickets. 

3rd Test at Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium – Match drawn. 

Result: Test – Pakistan 1, Drawn 2; ODI – Pakistan 4, Sri Lanka 1; T20 – Pakistan 1

Pakistan in Sri Lanka (2012)

1st Test at Galle International Stadium – Sri Lanka won by 209 runs. 

2nd Test at Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo – Match Drawn. 

3rd Test at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy – Match Drawn. Result: Test – Sri Lanka 1, Drawn 2; ODI – Sri Lanka 3, Pakistan 1, NR 1; T20 – Sri Lanka 1, Pakistan 1

Pakistan v Sri Lanka, UAE (2013/2014)

1st Test at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi – Drawn. 

2nd Test at Dubai International Cricket Stadium – Sri Lanka won by 9 wickets. 

3rd Test at Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium – Pakistan won by 5 wickets. 

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Result: Pakistan 1, Sri Lanka 1, Drawn 1

Pakistan in Sri Lanka (2014)

1st Test at Galle International Stadium – Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets. 

2nd Test at Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo – Sri Lanka won by 105 runs. 

Result: Sri Lanka 2

Pakistan in Sri Lanka (2015)

1st Test at Galle International Stadium – Pakistan won by 10 wickets. 

2nd Test at P Sara Oval, Colombo – Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets. 

3rd Test at Pallekele – Pakistan won by 7 wickets. 

Result: Pakistan 2, Sri Lanka 1

Pakistan v Sri Lanka, UAE (2017/18)

1st Test at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi – Sri Lanka won by 21 runs. 2nd Test at Dubai International Cricket Stadium – Sri Lanka won by 68 runs. 

Result: Sri Lanka 2

Sri Lanka in Pakistan (2019/20)

1st Test at Pindi Club Ground, Rawalpindi – Drawn. 

2nd Test at National Stadium, Karachi – Pakistan won by 263 runs. 

Result: Pakistan 1, Drawn 1

Pakistan in Sri Lanka (2022)

1st Test at Galle International Stadium – Pakistan won by 4 wickets. 

2nd Test at Galle International Stadium – Sri Lanka won by 246 runs. 

Result: Sri Lanka 1, Pakistan 1

Pakistan in Sri Lanka (2023)

1st Test at Galle International Stadium – Pakistan won by four wickets. 2nd Test at Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo – Pakistan won by an innings and 222 runs. 

Result: Pakistan 2

Conclusion

Test cricket rivalry between Pakistan and Sri Lanka has been marked by a long and storied history dating back to the early 1980s. 

Over the years, both teams have displayed their prowess on the cricket field, with a series of closely contested matches, drawn encounters, and memorable victories. The rivalry has seen periods of dominance shift between the two sides, creating a rich tapestry of cricketing moments.

As we’ve traced their Test match encounters from 1981/82 to 2023, it’s evident that these two cricketing nations have shared an enduring and competitive relationship. 

The statistics reflect the ebb and flow of their performances, with Pakistan and Sri Lanka often evenly matched, resulting in a series of drawn series.

The cricketing world eagerly awaits the next chapter in this enduring rivalry, as both Pakistan and Sri Lanka continue to showcase their cricketing talent and commitment to the sport. 

The beauty of Test cricket lies in its unpredictability, and the contests between these two teams have consistently delivered thrilling moments, making this rivalry a cherished part of the cricketing heritage.

FAQ’s

How has the Test match record evolved between Pakistan and Sri Lanka from 1981 to 2023?

The Test match record between Pakistan and Sri Lanka has seen a series of closely contested matches, drawn encounters, and memorable victories over the years.

What is the historical win-loss ratio in Test series for Pakistan and Sri Lanka in their cricketing rivalry?

In their Test series rivalry, Pakistan has won a total of 12 matches, Sri Lanka has won 10, and there have been 26 draws.

Can you summarize the overall results of Test matches played between Pakistan and Sri Lanka?

The overall results in Test matches played between Pakistan and Sri Lanka from 1981 to 2023 are: Pakistan - 12 wins, Sri Lanka - 10 wins, and 26 draws.

How many Test matches have ended in draws in the Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka cricket rivalry?

A total of 26 Test matches in the Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka cricket rivalry have ended in draws, reflecting the competitiveness of their contests over the years.

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