India vs Sri Lanka - Score Prediction & Projections · ODI 2026
India vs Sri Lanka: preview and key facts
India play Sri Lanka at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday 13 December in ODI 2026. India lead the head-to-head 17-6 from 24 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 Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad and 7 more, and Sri Lanka Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis, Pavan Rathnayake 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 17-6 from 24 matches, with 1 draw or no-result. They last met at R.Premadasa Stadium on 07 Aug 2024: Sri Lanka won by 110 runs.
What is India's current form in 2026?
India have won 7 and lost 5 of their 12 matches in 2026, averaging 301.6 runs per match and conceding 291.6. 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 3 and lost 4 of their 9 matches in 2026, averaging 191.8 runs per match and conceding 224.3. 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 Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday 13 December 2026, starting at 08:30 UK time (08:30 UTC, 14:00 IST).
Who are the top run-scorers in India vs Sri Lanka head-to-head matches?
Across the 24 meetings Statz has on record, the top run-scorers in India vs Sri Lanka meetings are Rohit Sharma (India, 998 runs), Virat Kohli (India, 956 runs) and Shikhar Dhawan (India, 580 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 24 meetings Statz has on record, the top wicket-takers in India vs Sri Lanka meetings are Jasprit Bumrah (India, 23 wickets), Mohammed Siraj (India, 22 wickets) and Kuldeep Yadav (India, 21 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 Shubman Gill (India, 783 runs in 9 innings), Rohit Sharma (India, 554 runs in 10 innings) and Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka, 443 runs in 8 innings). Shubman Gill's latest innings: 110, 223 and 1.
Who are the in-form bowlers for India and Sri Lanka?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading wicket-takers are Gurnoor Brar (India, 14 wickets in 9 innings), Prasidh Krishna (India, 13 wickets in 7 innings) and Asitha Fernando (Sri Lanka, 10 wickets in 7 innings). Each bowler's figures from those matches are in the form cards on this page.
What is the pitch like at Arun Jaitley Stadium?
Over the last 7 completed matches at Arun Jaitley Stadium since Mar 2019 (rain-affected games excluded), the average match total is 509 runs, the first innings averages 290 and teams batting first have won 57%. 53% of wickets fall to pace and 40% to spin.
What is India's record at Arun Jaitley Stadium?
India have won 2 and lost 1 of their 3 matches at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 57% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.
What is Sri Lanka's record at Arun Jaitley Stadium?
Sri Lanka have won 0 and lost 2 of their 2 matches at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 57% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.