India vs Sri Lanka - Prediction, Preview & H2H · ODI 2026
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India vs Sri Lanka: preview and key facts
India play Sri Lanka at Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday 19 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, Shreyas Iyer and 7 more, and Sri Lanka Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis, Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka and 5 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 9 and lost 5 of their 15 matches in 2026, averaging 258.3 runs per match and conceding 254.5. 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 Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday 19 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, 559 runs in 8 innings), Pavan Rathnayake (Sri Lanka, 506 runs in 8 innings) and Rohit Sharma (India, 502 runs in 9 innings). Shubman Gill's latest innings: 1, 37 and 0.
Who are the in-form bowlers for India and Sri Lanka?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading wicket-takers are Asitha Fernando (Sri Lanka, 16 wickets in 8 innings), Gurnoor Brar (India, 15 wickets in 9 innings) and Dilshan Madushanka (Sri Lanka, 15 wickets in 8 innings). Each bowler's figures from those matches are in the form cards on this page.
What is the pitch like at Narendra Modi Stadium?
Over the last 9 completed matches at Narendra Modi Stadium since Feb 2022 (rain-affected games excluded), the average match total is 472 runs, the first innings averages 253 and teams batting first have won 44%. 63% of wickets fall to pace and 34% to spin.
What is India's record at Narendra Modi Stadium?
India have won 5 and lost 1 of their 6 matches at Narendra Modi Stadium. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 44% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.