India vs Sri Lanka - Preview, Predictions & H2H · T20 Internationals
The Statz verdict
India lead this head-to-head 14–7. The season batting edge is IND's, 179.3 runs per game vs 137.3, while IND's attack takes 6.1 wickets a match, the better bowling unit. They meet on a 59.2% boundary-rate ground averaging 309 total runs.
Head-to-head record
22 meetings · 2010–20251 no result
Season comparison
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Barabati Stadium, Cuttack
Full ground stats →The last 5 T20 matches here average 309 total runs with a 59.2% boundary rate and 10.8 sixes a match. Seamers concede 8.31 an over against spin's 8.04, and chasing pays: teams batting first win only 40%.
Based on the last 5 T20 matches at this venue (since May 2014). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Last 5 matches here
Top scorer Hardik Pandya 68
Top bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar 4 wkts
SL haven't played here yet
Top performers in this fixture
from 21 H2H meetings
Full squads
Who is playing in India vs Sri Lanka?
Confirmed XIs are announced around the toss, ~30 minutes before the start. Based on their last matches, India are likely to field Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer and 7 more, and Sri Lanka Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Pavan Rathnayake and 7 more — full predicted XIs and squads are on this page.
Who leads the India vs Sri Lanka head-to-head record?
India lead 14–7 from 22 matches.
What is India's current form in 2026?
India have won 7 and lost 7 from 15 matches in 2026, averaging 179.3 runs per match.
What is Sri Lanka's current form in 2026?
Sri Lanka have won 2 and lost 6 from 9 matches in 2026, averaging 137.3 runs per match.
Where is India vs Sri Lanka being played?
India vs Sri Lanka is being played at Barabati Stadium on 24 Dec 2026 at 19:00 IST.
Who are the top run-scorers in India vs Sri Lanka head-to-head matches?
The top run-scorers in India vs Sri Lanka H2H are Pathum Nissanka (421 runs), Dasun Shanaka (373 runs), Suryakumar Yadav (358 runs).
Who are the top wicket-takers in India vs Sri Lanka head-to-head matches?
The top wicket-takers in India vs Sri Lanka H2H are Wanindu Hasaranga (18 wkts), Yuzvendra Chahal (12 wkts), Dasun Shanaka (10 wkts).
Who are the top 2026 run-scorers for India and Sri Lanka?
The leading run-scorers in 2026 are Shreyas Iyer (311 runs), Ishan Kishan (280 runs), Kusal Mendis (269 runs).
Who are the top 2026 wicket-takers for India and Sri Lanka?
The leading wicket-takers in 2026 are Dushmantha Chameera (14 wkts), Maheesh Theekshana (13 wkts), Dunith Wellalage (11 wkts).
Where are India and Sri Lanka in the standings?
India are 1st with 16366 points and Sri Lanka are 9th with 9703 points.
What is the pitch like at Barabati Stadium?
At Barabati Stadium, 66.1% of wickets fall to seam and 30.4% to spin. The average match total is 309.2 runs with a first-innings average of 168.8. There are an average of 10.8 sixes per match and teams batting first have won 40.0% of matches.
What is India's record at Barabati Stadium?
India have won 1 and lost 1 from 2 matches at Barabati Stadium.