India, after securing victory in six consecutive matches, is now poised to face Kusal Mendis-led Sri Lanka at the historic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday, November 2.
In their cricketing history, these two teams have faced off in a total of 167 ODI matches, and India has held a significant advantage. The Men in Blue have triumphed in 98 of these encounters, while the Lankan Lions have claimed victory in 57 matches. Additionally, they’ve had one tied match and 11 games that ended without a result.
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India vs Sri Lanka ODI World Cup Head to Head Stats
In the ICC Cricket World Cup, India and Sri Lanka have crossed paths on nine occasions. Surprisingly, their overall record in these World Cup encounters is perfectly balanced, with each team notching up four victories. One match resulted in a no-decision.
| Year | Winner | Margin |
| 2019 | India | 7 wickets |
| 2011 | India | 6 wickets |
| 2007 | Sri Lanka | 69 runs |
| 2003 | India | 183 runs |
| 1999 | India | 157 runs |
| 1996 | Sri Lanka | 6 wickets |
| 1996 | Sri Lanka | Match Conceded |
| 1992 | NA | No Result |
| 1979 | Sri Lanka | 47 runs |