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The Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team stats cover one of the longest-running international cricket rivalries in South Asian cricket. The two teams have faced each other extensively across Tests, ODIs and T20Is, with Pakistan holding the overall advantage in each of the three men’s formats.
As of October 2026, Pakistan and Sri Lanka have played 59 Tests, 160 ODIs and 30 T20Is according to the Association of Cricket Statisticians and Historians’ progressive team-versus-team records. Pakistan have won 23 Tests, 96 ODIs and 18 T20Is, while Sri Lanka have won 17 Tests, 59 ODIs and 12 T20Is.
Their latest men’s international meeting came at the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, when Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by five runs in a high-scoring Super Eight contest in Kandy. Pakistan made 212/8 before Sri Lanka replied with 207/6. Sahibzada Farhan scored 100 from 60 balls and was named Player of the Match.
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Head-to-Head Record
Sri Lanka and Pakistan have played international cricket against each other since 1982 in Tests. Their rivalry later expanded across ODIs and T20Is, producing hundreds of matches across bilateral series and ICC tournaments.
The overall head-to-head record currently stands at 249 completed men’s international matches across the three formats, with Pakistan having the greater number of victories.
| Format | Matches | Pakistan Wins | Sri Lanka Wins | Ties | No Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 59 | 23 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| ODIs | 160 | 96 | 59 | 1 | 4 |
| T20Is | 30 | 18 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 249 | 137 | 88 | 1 | 4 |
The Test figures run through July 2023, the ODI record through November 2025 and the T20I record through February 2026. One additional Test was cancelled, while three ODIs were abandoned in the historical records.
Test Head-to-Head Stats
Pakistan and Sri Lanka have played 59 Test matches, with Pakistan winning 23 and Sri Lanka winning 17. Nineteen matches have ended in draws.
Their Test rivalry has produced several enormous individual and team performances. Pakistan’s highest score against Sri Lanka is 765/6 declared, made in Karachi in 2009, while Sri Lanka’s highest is 644/7 declared, also recorded in Karachi during the same Test.
| Test Statistic | Pakistan | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 59 | 59 |
| Wins | 23 | 17 |
| Losses | 17 | 23 |
| Draws | 19 | 19 |
| Ties | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Total | 765/6d | 644/7d |
| Lowest All Out | 90 | 71 |
The first Test between the sides was played in March 1982. Pakistan won that inaugural encounter in Karachi, while the rivalry has subsequently included memorable series in both countries and neutral venues.
Among the highest individual Test scores in the rivalry are Sanath Jayasuriya’s 253 for Sri Lanka in 2004, Kumar Sangakkara’s 230 in 2002 and Mahela Jayawardene’s 207 in 2000.
ODI Head-to-Head Stats
The ODI rivalry is considerably larger, with 160 matches between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Pakistan have won 96, Sri Lanka have won 59, one match has been tied and four have produced no result. Three additional matches were abandoned in the historical record.
| ODI Statistic | Pakistan | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 160 | 160 |
| Wins | 96 | 59 |
| Losses | 59 | 96 |
| Ties | 1 | 1 |
| No Results | 4 | 4 |
| Highest Total | 371/9 | — |
| Lowest All Out | 75 | — |
Pakistan’s highest ODI total against Sri Lanka is 371/9, recorded at the Gymkhana Club Ground in Nairobi during the 1996–97 season. Pakistan’s lowest completed all-out total against Sri Lanka is 75, recorded in Lahore during the 2008–09 season.
The ODI rivalry has featured several major ICC tournament encounters, including Asia Cup and World Cup matches. Pakistan’s strong overall ODI record has been built over decades of competition.
T20I Head-to-Head Stats
Pakistan and Sri Lanka have played 30 men’s T20Is. Pakistan have won 18, while Sri Lanka have won 12. There have been no tied or no-result matches in the completed T20I record, although one match was abandoned.
| T20I Statistic | Pakistan | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 30 | 30 |
| Wins | 18 | 12 |
| Losses | 12 | 18 |
| Ties | 0 | 0 |
| No Results | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Total | 212/8 | 207/6 |
| Latest Meeting | 2026 | 2026 |
Pakistan’s highest T20I total against Sri Lanka is 212/8, scored at Pallekele in February 2026. Sri Lanka responded with 207/6, producing one of the closest and highest-scoring recent matches between the teams.
Overall Match Record
Combining the three men’s international formats, Pakistan have recorded 137 wins compared with Sri Lanka’s 88 across the 249 completed matches covered by the progressive records.
| Category | Record |
|---|---|
| Total completed matches | 249 |
| Pakistan wins | 137 |
| Sri Lanka wins | 88 |
| Ties | 1 |
| No results | 4 |
| Abandoned | 4 additional historical matches |
| Test matches | 59 |
| ODI matches | 160 |
| T20I matches | 30 |
The figures demonstrate how much more extensive the ODI rivalry has been compared with the shorter T20I era.
Highest Team Totals
Both teams have produced substantial totals against each other, particularly in Test cricket.
| Format | Team | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Pakistan | 765/6d |
| Test | Sri Lanka | 644/7d |
| ODI | Pakistan | 371/9 |
| ODI | Sri Lanka | 344 |
| T20I | Pakistan | 212/8 |
| T20I | Sri Lanka | 207/6 |
Pakistan’s 765/6 declared came in Karachi in February 2009. Sri Lanka’s 644/7 declared came in the same Test. In T20Is, Pakistan’s 212/8 from the 2026 World Cup is currently their highest against Sri Lanka, while Sri Lanka’s 207/6 in reply is their highest total in this head-to-head.
Lowest Team Totals
The rivalry has also produced some very low totals, particularly during the earlier decades of Test and ODI cricket.
| Format | Team | Lowest All-Out/Recorded Total |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Pakistan | 90 |
| Test | Sri Lanka | 71 |
| ODI | Pakistan | 75 |
| T20I | Pakistan | 95 |
| T20I | Sri Lanka | — |
Sri Lanka’s 71 in a Test against Pakistan in Kandy in 1994 remains their lowest all-out total in the Test head-to-head. Pakistan’s lowest Test total is 90, recorded in Colombo in 2009.
Top Batting Records
The Sri Lanka-Pakistan rivalry has produced some of the biggest individual innings in South Asian cricket.
| Batter | Team | Notable Score | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanath Jayasuriya | Sri Lanka | 253 | Test |
| Kumar Sangakkara | Sri Lanka | 230 | Test |
| Mahela Jayawardene | Sri Lanka | 207* | Test |
| Sahibzada Farhan | Pakistan | 100 | T20I |
| Mohammad Hafeez | Pakistan | 140* | ODI |
Sanath Jayasuriya’s 253 against Pakistan in Faisalabad in 2004 is one of the standout individual scores in the Test rivalry. Kumar Sangakkara also produced a double-century against Pakistan, while Mahela Jayawardene made 207 not out in Kandy.
In T20I cricket, Sahibzada Farhan’s unbeaten 100? was not the case: his 100 from 60 balls in the 2026 T20 World Cup was the most recent century in this fixture and came in Pakistan’s 212/8.
Top Bowling Records
Bowling has historically been another major feature of the Sri Lanka-Pakistan rivalry, with elite fast bowlers and spinners playing decisive roles.
| Bowler | Team | Notable Performance | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| J.R. Ratnayeke | Sri Lanka | 8 wickets in an innings | Test |
| D.S. de Silva | Sri Lanka | 5 wickets in an innings | Test |
| Haris Rauf | Pakistan | 4 wickets | ODI |
| Abrar Ahmed | Pakistan | 3/23 | T20I |
| Shaheen Afridi | Pakistan | 1/48 | T20I, 2026 |
Sri Lanka’s J.R. Ratnayeke recorded 8/83 against Pakistan in Sialkot in 1985, one of the notable bowling performances in the Test rivalry. D.S. de Silva also recorded a five-wicket haul in the early years of the contest.
In the latest T20I, Abrar Ahmed took 3/23 as Pakistan defended 212.
Latest T20I Match
The latest men’s Sri Lanka vs Pakistan match was played on 28 February 2026 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Pakistan won the toss and batted first, reaching 212/8 in 20 overs. Sahibzada Farhan produced a century from 60 balls, while Fakhar Zaman scored 84 from 42 balls. Their opening partnership reached 176 runs.
Sri Lanka responded with 207/6. Pavan Rathnayake scored 58 from 37 balls and captain Dasun Shanaka smashed an unbeaten 76 from 31 deliveries, including eight sixes. Sri Lanka needed six runs from the final two balls but could not complete the chase.
| 2026 T20 World Cup Statistic | Figure |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 212/8 |
| Sri Lanka | 207/6 |
| Result | Pakistan won by 5 runs |
| Pakistan top scorer | Sahibzada Farhan, 100 |
| Pakistan second-highest | Fakhar Zaman, 84 |
| Sri Lanka top scorer | Dasun Shanaka, 76* |
| Best Pakistan bowler | Abrar Ahmed, 3/23 |
| Player of the Match | Sahibzada Farhan |
| Venue | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium |
The match was especially significant because Pakistan had needed a much larger margin to improve their qualification position, while Sri Lanka’s late surge took the contest down to the final delivery.
Latest ODI Series
Before the 2026 T20 World Cup meeting, the most recent ODI series between the teams was Sri Lanka’s tour of Pakistan in November 2025.
Pakistan won the three-match ODI series 3-0. The first ODI in Rawalpindi was a narrow Pakistan victory, with Salman Ali Agha scoring 105 and Hussain Talat making 62. Haris Rauf also took four wickets.
The series was played as part of Pakistan’s preparations for the following year’s T20 World Cup, with Rawalpindi hosting the ODI matches.
| ODI Series | Result |
|---|---|
| Venue | Pakistan |
| Matches | 3 |
| Series winner | Pakistan |
| Series score | Pakistan 3-0 Sri Lanka |
| First ODI | Pakistan won |
| Series period | November 2025 |
World Cup Head-to-Head
Pakistan and Sri Lanka have met several times in ICC World Cups and T20 World Cups. Their most recent World Cup meeting came in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup Super Eight stage.
| Tournament | Match Context | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 T20 World Cup | Super Eight | Pakistan won by 5 runs |
| 2023 ODI World Cup | Group stage | Pakistan won |
| 2019 ODI World Cup | Group stage | No result |
| 2017 Champions Trophy | Group stage | Pakistan won |
| 2015 ODI World Cup | Quarter-final | Pakistan won |
The 2026 match was particularly memorable because Pakistan’s 212/8 was followed by a 207/6 response from Sri Lanka, making it one of the closest high-scoring World Cup matches between the sides.
Biggest Wins
The rivalry includes significant victories for both teams across formats.
| Format | Team | Notable Result |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Pakistan | Several innings victories |
| Test | Sri Lanka | Major home-series victories |
| ODI | Pakistan | Large-margin victories across World Cup and bilateral cricket |
| ODI | Sri Lanka | Significant wins during home series |
| T20I | Pakistan | 5-run win in 2026 |
| T20I | Sri Lanka | Multiple victories in bilateral and tournament cricket |
Because the teams have played across more than four decades, the largest victories vary considerably depending on the format and whether the margin is measured by runs, wickets or innings.
Important Head-to-Head Records
Several records stand out when reviewing the complete Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team stats.
| Record | Figure |
|---|---|
| Total completed international matches | 249 |
| Pakistan Test wins | 23 |
| Sri Lanka Test wins | 17 |
| Pakistan ODI wins | 96 |
| Sri Lanka ODI wins | 59 |
| Pakistan T20I wins | 18 |
| Sri Lanka T20I wins | 12 |
| Highest Pakistan Test total | 765/6d |
| Highest Sri Lanka Test total | 644/7d |
| Highest Pakistan ODI total | 371/9 |
| Highest Pakistan T20I total | 212/8 |
| Highest Sri Lanka T20I total | 207/6 |
| Highest Test individual score | Sanath Jayasuriya, 253 |
| Latest T20I winner | Pakistan |
These statistics show Pakistan’s long-term advantage in the head-to-head record, while Sri Lanka have also produced major individual performances and memorable wins throughout the rivalry.
Recent Results
The recent record has generally favoured Pakistan, particularly in white-ball cricket.
| Year | Format | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | T20I | Pakistan won by 5 runs |
| 2025 | ODI | Pakistan won series 3-0 |
| 2025 | T20I | Pakistan won the bilateral/tri-series meetings |
| 2023 | Asia Cup | Pakistan won |
| 2023 | ODI World Cup | Pakistan won |
| 2022 | T20 World Cup | Pakistan won |
The latest result in February 2026 continued Pakistan’s advantage in the overall T20I head-to-head. The contest also demonstrated Sri Lanka’s ability to mount a late chase even after Pakistan had established a very strong position through its opening partnership.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times have Sri Lanka and Pakistan played each other in men’s international cricket?
Sri Lanka and Pakistan have played 59 Tests, 160 ODIs and 30 T20Is in the progressive records, giving 249 completed men’s international matches across the three formats.
Who has won more matches between Sri Lanka and Pakistan?
Pakistan have the higher overall number of wins in the three men’s international formats. They have won 23 Tests, 96 ODIs and 18 T20Is, compared with Sri Lanka’s 17 Tests, 59 ODIs and 12 T20Is.
What is the highest score in Sri Lanka vs Pakistan matches?
Pakistan’s highest recorded total against Sri Lanka is 765/6 declared in Test cricket. Sri Lanka’s highest is 644/7 declared. In T20Is, Pakistan’s highest is 212/8, while Sri Lanka’s highest is 207/6.
Who scored the highest individual score in Sri Lanka vs Pakistan matches?
Sanath Jayasuriya holds the highest individual score listed in the Test head-to-head, making 253 for Sri Lanka against Pakistan in Faisalabad in 2004.
Who won the latest Sri Lanka vs Pakistan match?
Pakistan won the latest men’s international meeting by five runs at the 2026 T20 World Cup in Pallekele. Pakistan scored 212/8 and Sri Lanka finished on 207/6. Sahibzada Farhan scored 100 from 60 balls and was named Player of the Match.
Conclusion
The Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team stats reflect a long and extensive international rivalry covering Tests, ODIs and T20Is. Pakistan currently lead the head-to-head record in all three men’s formats, with 23 Test wins, 96 ODI wins and 18 T20I wins.
Sri Lanka have nevertheless produced some of the rivalry’s biggest individual performances, including Sanath Jayasuriya’s 253 and Kumar Sangakkara’s 230 in Test cricket. In T20Is, the latest meeting produced a dramatic five-run Pakistan victory, with Sahibzada Farhan’s century helping Pakistan post 212/8 before Sri Lanka fell just short on 207/6.
With a history stretching back to 1982 in Test cricket and thousands of runs and wickets accumulated across formats, Sri Lanka and Pakistan remain two of the most frequently opposed teams in Asian international cricket.
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