Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's cricket team, a resilient and spirited force in international cricket, was established in 1975, gaining full membership of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 1981. This marked the beginning of their journey from underdogs to a prominent power in world cricket. Sri Lanka's rise to fame and recognition truly began in 1996 when they won the ICC Cricket World Cup. This triumph, orchestrated under the astute leadership of Arjuna Ranatunga, was a watershed moment that announced Sri Lanka's arrival on the grand stage.

Sri Lanka’s cricketing narrative is replete with remarkable achievements and records. Apart from their World Cup victory, they have made it to the finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2007 and 2011, showcasing their consistent prowess. Moreover, they emerged victorious in the ICC T20 World Cup in 2014, underlining their versatility across formats.

The team has been graced by legendary players who have left an indelible mark on the game. Muttiah Muralitharan, the spin wizard, is cherished for his world-record 800 Test wickets. Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene, a dynamic duo, brought elegance and strategic acumen to the batting line-up, often steering Sri Lanka to victory with their masterful innings. Sanath Jayasuriya, known for his explosive style, revolutionised the role of an opening batsman.

Sri Lanka's matches against India and Pakistan are often intensely riveting, forming notable rivalries. Their epic triumph against Australia in the 1996 World Cup final remains a highlight, etching itself into the annals of iconic matches.

Typically, Sri Lanka is known for its attacking style, especially in the batting department, complemented by a strong spin bowling corps. This approach often exploits subcontinent pitches, creating home advantages. The Sri Lankan team thrives on a blend of youthful exuberance and the wisdom of experience, rendering their playing style as unpredictable and captivating.

Cricket is more than just a game in Sri Lanka; it’s a cultural phenomenon. The sport unites the nation, celebrated with fervour and passion. Festivals like 'Big Matches', intercollegiate cricket fixtures, capture the island's cricketing enthusiasm.

The heart of Sri Lankan cricket beats in Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium, the grand home ground. It is often a cauldron of noise and infectious energy, supported by passionate fans, who, draped in hues of blue and yellow, create an electrifying atmosphere. With its rich history and cultural significance, the Sri Lankan cricket team continues to be a symbol of national pride and unity.

Australia tour of Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, One Day International - February 14, 2025

Sri Lanka

281/4 (50)

Australia

107/10 (24.2)

Sri Lanka won by 174 runs

Player of the Match

Kusal Mendis

Australia tour of Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, One Day International - February 12, 2025

Sri Lanka

214/10 (46)

Australia

165/10 (33.5)

Sri Lanka won by 49 runs

Player of the Match

Charith Asalanka

Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, 3rd ODI, One Day International - January 11, 2025

New Zealand

150/10 (29.4)

Sri Lanka

290/8 (50)

Sri Lanka won by 140 runs

Player of the Match

Asitha Fernando

Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, 2nd ODI, One Day International - January 8, 2025

New Zealand

255/9 (37)

Sri Lanka

142/10 (30.2)

New Zealand won by 113 runs

Player of the Match

Rachin Ravindra

Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, 1st ODI, One Day International - January 4, 2025

New Zealand

180/1 (26.2)

Sri Lanka

178/10 (43.4)

New Zealand won by 9 wickets (with 142 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Matt Henry

Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, 3rd T20I, Twenty20 International - January 2, 2025

New Zealand

211/7 (20)

Sri Lanka

218/5 (20)

Sri Lanka won by 7 runs

Player of the Match

Rachin Ravindra

Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, 2nd T20I, Twenty20 International - December 30, 2024

New Zealand

186/5 (20)

Sri Lanka

141/10 (19.1)

New Zealand won by 45 runs

Player of the Match

Mitchell Hay

Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand, 1st T20I, Twenty20 International - December 28, 2024

New Zealand

172/8 (20)

Sri Lanka

164/8 (20)

New Zealand won by 8 runs

Player of the Match

Jacob Duffy

New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI, One Day International - November 19, 2024

Sri Lanka

New Zealand

112/1 (21)

No result

New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, One Day International - November 17, 2024

Sri Lanka

210/7 (46)

New Zealand

209/10 (45.1)

Sri Lanka won by 3 wickets (with 6 balls remaining) (D/L method)

Player of the Match

Kusal Mendis

Pathum Nissanka
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 26

Avishka Fernando
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 27

Kusal Mendis
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 30

Kamindu Mendis
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 26

Charith Asalanka
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 27

Janith Liyanage
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 29

Dunith Wellalage
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 22

Wanindu Hasaranga
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 27

Maheesh Theekshana
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 24

Eshan Malinga
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 24

Asitha Fernando
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 27

Nishan Madushka
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 25

Upul Tharanga
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 40

Niroshan Dickwella
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 31

Kusal Perera
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 34

Dinesh Chandimal
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 35

Dhananjaya de Silva
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 33

Dasun Shanaka
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 33

Thisara Perera
Position: Bowling Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 36

Akila Dananjaya
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 31

Lakshan Sandakan
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 33

Lasith Malinga
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 41

Nuwan Pradeep
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 38

Sadeera Samarawickrama
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 29

Amila Aponso
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 31

Kasun Rajitha
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 31

Dushmantha Chameera
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 33

Danushka Gunathilaka
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 34

Asela Gunaratne
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 39

Seekkuge Prasanna
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 39

Oshada Fernando
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 33

Vishwa Fernando
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 33

Isuru Udana
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 37

Priyamal Perera
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 29

Angelo Perera
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 35

Angelo Mathews
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 37

Shehan Jayasuriya
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 33

Suranga Lakmal
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 38

Lahiru Kumara
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 28

Prabath Jayasuriya
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 33

Dimuth Karunaratne
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 37

Lahiru Thirimanne
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 35

Jeevan Mendis
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 42

Minod Bhanuka
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 29

Sachith Pathirana
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 36

Chaturanga de Silva
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 35

Milinda Siriwardana
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 39

Jeffrey Vandersay
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 35

Lahiru Gamage
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 37

Chamara Kapugedera
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 38

Dilshan Munaweera
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 35

Malinda Pushpakumara
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 38

Lahiru Madushanka
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 32

Nuwan Kulasekara
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 42

Dilruwan Perera
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 42

Sandun Weerakkody
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 31

Chamika Karunaratne
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 28

Dilshan Madushanka
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 24

Nuwanidu Fernando
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 25

Ashen Bandara
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 26

Dushan Hemantha
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 30

Matheesha Pathirana
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 22

Sahan Arachchige
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 28

Shevon Daniel
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 21

Pramod Madushan
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 31

Mohamed Shiraz
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 30

Chamindu Wickramasinghe
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 22

Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 33

Binura Fernando
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 29

Nuwan Thushara
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 30

Kamil Mishara
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 23

Praveen Jayawickrama
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 26

Ramesh Mendis
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 29

Kaushal Silva
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 38

Rangana Herath
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 47

Roshen Silva
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 36

Pushpa Kumara
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 38

Lasith Embuldeniya
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 28

Chamika Gunasekara
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 25

Tillakaratne Dilshan
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 48

Kumar Sangakkara
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 47

Mahela Jayawardene
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 47

Sachithra Senanayake
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 40

Ajantha Mendis
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 40

Ashan Priyanjan
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 35

Farveez Maharoof
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 40

Thilan Samaraweera
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 48

Muttiah Muralitharan
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 53

Chanaka Welegedara
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 44

Thilina Kandamby
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 42

Suraj Randiv
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 40

Sanath Jayasuriya
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 55

Chamara Silva
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 45

Jehan Mubarak
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 44

Gayan Wijekoon
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 48

Dilhara Fernando
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 45

Chaminda Vaas
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 51

Chinthaka Jayasinghe
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 46

Thilan Thushara
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 44

Tharindu Kaushal
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 32

Russel Arnold
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 51

Malinga Bandara
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 45

Shehan Madushanka
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 30

Shaminda Eranga
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 38

Dhananjaya Lakshan
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 26

Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
City: Dambulla
Country: Sri Lanka
Capacity: 16800

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
City: Pallekele, Kandy
Country: Sri Lanka
Capacity: 35000

R.Premadasa Stadium
City: Colombo
Country: Sri Lanka
Capacity: 35000

Sinhalese Sports Club
City: Colombo
Country: Sri Lanka
Capacity: 10000

Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium
City: Hambantota
Country: Sri Lanka
Capacity: 35000

Galle International Stadium
City: Galle
Country: Sri Lanka
Capacity: 35000