India vs Sri Lanka - Prediction, Preview & H2H · T20I 2026
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India vs Sri Lanka: preview and key facts
India play Sri Lanka at Barabati Stadium on Thursday 24 December in T20I 2026. India lead the head-to-head 15-7 from 23 meetings. Confirmed XIs land around the toss; until then this page shows each side's likely team and full squad.
Frequently asked questions
Who is playing in India vs Sri Lanka?
Confirmed XIs are announced around the toss, about 30 minutes before the start. Based on their last matches, India are likely to field Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer and 7 more, and Sri Lanka Lahiru Udara, Sineth Jayawardene, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis and 7 more. The full predicted XIs and squads are on this page.
Who leads the India vs Sri Lanka head-to-head record?
India lead 15-7 from 23 matches, with 1 draw or no-result. They last met at Korogi Sports Park on 01 Oct 2026: India won by 124 runs.
What is India's current form in 2026?
India have won 15 and lost 9 of their 25 matches in 2026, averaging 180.4 runs per match and conceding 164.1. Each side's last five results are on this page, beside the head-to-head record.
What is Sri Lanka's current form in 2026?
Sri Lanka have won 4 and lost 12 of their 17 matches in 2026, averaging 137.5 runs per match and conceding 149.6. Each side's last five results are on this page, beside the head-to-head record.
When and where is India vs Sri Lanka being played?
India vs Sri Lanka is being played at Barabati Stadium on Thursday 24 December 2026, starting at 13:30 UK time (13:30 UTC, 19:00 IST).
Who are the top run-scorers in India vs Sri Lanka head-to-head matches?
Across the 23 meetings Statz has on record, the top run-scorers in India vs Sri Lanka meetings are Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka, 421 runs), Dasun Shanaka (Sri Lanka, 373 runs) and Suryakumar Yadav (India, 358 runs). The head-to-head card on this page has each of those matches, with the scores and the result.
Who are the top wicket-takers in India vs Sri Lanka head-to-head matches?
Across the 23 meetings Statz has on record, the top wicket-takers in India vs Sri Lanka meetings are Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka, 18 wickets), Yuzvendra Chahal (India, 12 wickets) and Washington Sundar (India, 10 wickets). The head-to-head card on this page has each of those matches, with the scores and the result.
Who are the in-form batters for India and Sri Lanka?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading run-scorers are Abhishek Sharma (India, 436 runs in 10 innings), Ishan Kishan (India, 316 runs in 10 innings) and Sanju Samson (India, 287 runs in 10 innings). Abhishek Sharma's latest innings: 20, 69 and 29.
Who are the in-form bowlers for India and Sri Lanka?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading wicket-takers are Axar Patel (India, 12 wickets in 10 innings), Arshdeep Singh (India, 10 wickets in 6 innings) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (India, 7 wickets in 5 innings). Each bowler's figures from those matches are in the form cards on this page.
What is the pitch like at Barabati Stadium?
Over the last 5 completed matches at Barabati Stadium since May 2014 (rain-affected games excluded), the average match total is 309 runs, the first innings averages 169 and teams batting first have won 40%. 66% of wickets fall to pace and 30% to spin.
What is India's record at Barabati Stadium?
India have won 1 and lost 1 of their 2 matches at Barabati Stadium. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 40% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.