A Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka T20I series is going on and Sri Lanka won a last-ball thriller in Sylhet. We have seen some close clashes between the two teams. And the rivalry between these two teams is the one to watch out for in the last few years or so. We have also seen some on-field banters between the two team players as both teams gave their hearts out to win games against each other. Today, we will see the Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka head-to-head record in T20Is till now. So let’s dive into it quickly.
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Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Head-To-Head Records in T20Is
Sri Lanka has the upper hand over Bangladesh in T20 Internationals. Both teams have played 14 T20Is till now and Sri Lanka has won 10 out of those. Bangladesh only managed to win 4 games out of 14.
Sri Lanka | Vs | Bangladesh |
Matches 14 | ||
10 | Won | 4 |
4 | Lost | 10 |
0 | No Result | 0 |
0 | Tied | 0 |
2 | Home Won | 1 |
5 | Away Won | 3 |
3 | Neutral Venue Won | 0 |
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka first-ever T20I
The two teams played their first-ever T20I game on September 18, 2007 in Johannesburg. It was the first edition of the ICC World T20 and in that game, Sri Lanka won by 64 runs. After scoring 147 in the first inning, Sri Lanka bowled Bangladesh out for just 83 runs. Dilhara Fernando becomes the player of the match for his 2 wickets.
Last T20I between the two teams
The last Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka T20I happened on March 04 at Sylhet. Sri Lanka won the close encounter by just 3 runs. The game went to the last ball where Bangladesh needed 5 runs to win. Taskin Ahmed was on strike for Bangladesh but Sri Lanka’s Dasun Shanaka held his nerves and didn’t allow Taskin to score those runs on the last ball. Sri Lanka’s captain Charith Asalanka becomes the man of the match for his 44 runs off 21 balls.
Head-to-head at home in T20Is
Sri Lanka has won 2 T20I games against Bangladesh at home (in Sri Lanka). On the other hand, Bangladesh has managed to win only one game at home (in Bangladesh).
Head-to-head away from home in T20Is
Sri Lanka has won 5 games against Bangladesh in Bangladesh in T20Is. On the other hand, Bangladesh has won 3 T20Is against Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka.
Head-to-head at neutral venues in T20Is
On neutral venues as well, Sri Lanka has an upper hand over Bangladesh. They have won 3 games and Bangladesh has won none.
Head-to-head in Asia Cups (T20I format)
In the Asia Cup in T20I format, the two teams have played two games (in 2016 and 2022). The scoreline is 1-1 at the moment. Bangladesh won the match in 2016 by 23 runs. Sabbir Rahman scored 80 runs and became the player of the match.
In 2022, Sri Lanka won the game by 2 wickets while chasing a target of 184. Kusal Mendis’ knock of 60 runs off 37 balls sets the tone for a run chase before Asitha Fernando finishes the game in the last over.
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka in ICC World T20s (head-to-head)
In the ICC World T20s, both teams have played against each other two times (in 2007 and 2021). Sri Lanka won both the games. As we discussed earlier about the 2007 WC game, Sri Lanka won by 64 runs. In 2021 at Sharjah, Sri Lanka won the game by 5 wickets while chasing a target of 172. Charith Asalanka becomes the player of the match for his unbeaten 80 runs off 49 balls.
Now let’s see who scored the most runs and took the most wickets in Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka T20Is overall.
Most runs in the T20Is between the two teams: Ban vs Sri
Kushal Janith Perera has scored the most runs in the T20Is between the two Asian rivals. He has scored 366 runs against Bangladesh with the highest score of 77.
For Bangladesh, Mushfiqur Rahim has scored the most runs against Sri Lanka in T20Is. He has scored 300 runs with the highest score of 72 not out.
Most wickets taken in the T20Is: Ban vs Sri
Shakib al Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman have taken the most wickets in the T20Is between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Both have 12 wickets each to their name. Shakib has the best figures of 3 for 24 and Mustafizur Rahman has the best figures of 4 for 21 against Sri Lanka.
For Sri Lanka, Lasith Malinga has taken the most wickets in T20Is against Bangladesh. He has taken 11 wickets with the best figures of 3 for 20.
Conclusion
So this is the head-to-head of Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka in T20Is till now. We can see Sri Lanka has an upper hand over Bangladesh. If we look at the last 7 T20I games between the two teams, Sri Lanka has won 5 as compared to just 2 by Bangladesh.
Bangladesh will look to better their stats in the next two T20Is. Their next T20I against Sri Lanka is on March 06 at Sylhet. After T20Is, Sri Lanka will play 3 ODIs and 2 Tests as well. Let’s see how the series panned out.
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FAQs:-
1. How many ICC World T20 titles Sri Lanka has won till now?
Sri Lanka won one ICC World T20 title in 2014 when they beat India in the final.
2. Has Bangladesh won any ICC World T20 title yet?
No. Bangladesh hasn’t won any ICC World T20 title yet. They haven’t won any ICC titles yet.
3. Which player has the highest score in Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka T20Is overall?
Charith Asalanka’s 80 not out is the highest score in T20Is between the two teams.