The India vs Sri Lanka matches in the ODI World Cup have been quite entertaining. The rivalry has been intense, which is why the India vs Sri Lanka head to head record in ODI Cricket World Cup stands even-steven at 4-4.
India and Sri Lanka have gone head to head total nine times in ODI Cricket World Cup matches. India has won four matches. Sri Lanka has won four matches. One match ended with no result.
India vs Sri Lanka Head to Head record and stats in ODI Cricket World Cup
| Matches | Won by India | Won by Sri Lanka | Tied | No Result |
| 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
There have been some high-scoring as well as low-scoring battles between India and Sri Lanka in the history of the World Cup. Here is a table showing the stats of head to head records between India and Sri Lanka in ODI Cricket World Cup:
| Head to head Statistic | India | Sri Lanka |
| Highest score | 373 | 274 |
| Lowest score | 120 | 109 |
| Most runs | Sachin Tendulkar (319) | Aravinda de Silva (130) |
| Highest score | Sourav Ganguly (183) | Angelo Mathews (113) |
| Best batting average | Rahul Dravid (111.50) | Angelo Mathews (113) |
| Best batting strike rate | Hardik Pandya (175) | Thisara Perera (200) |
| Most wickets | Javagal Srinath (8) | Muttiah Muralitharan (7) |
| Best bowling figures | Robin Singh (5/31) | Sanath Jayasuriya (3/12) |
| Best economy rate | Bishan Singh Bedi (3.08) | Somachandra de Silva (2.63) |
The highest total for Sri Lanka against India in World Cup matches is 274. They scored it in the 2011 World Cup Final. However, it ended in a losing cause. The lowest total for Sri Lanka in ODI WC matches against India is 109, which was scored in the 2003 World Cup group stage match.
India’s highest score against Sri Lanka is 373. They scored it in the 1999 World Cup match. The Indian team’s lowest total in ODI WC matches against Sri Lanka is 120, scored in the semifinal of the 1996 World Cup.
Sachin Tendulkar has scored the highest runs in India vs Sri Lanka World Cup matches. He has scored 319 runs. Aravinda de Silva has scored 130 runs for Sri Lanka against India at the grand stage.
Hard-hitting all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Thisara Perera have the best batting strike rate for the two teams in this rivalry. Pandya has strike rate of 175 in head to head matches against Sri Lanka at the ODI World Cup, while Perera has a strike rate of 200 against India.
The record for most wickets in India vs Sri Lanka head to head matches at ODI World Cup belongs to Javagal Srinath. The former Indian fast bowler took eight wickets. Robin Singh has the best bowling figures with 5/31. Somachandra de Silva has the best economy rate of 2.63.
FAQs:-
Q) How many matches has India won against Sri Lanka in ODI Cricket World Cup?
A) India has won four matches in ODI Cricket World Cup against Sri Lanka. The four victories came in the years 2019, 2011, 2003 and 1999.
Q) How many matches has Sri Lanka won against India in ODI Cricket World Cup?
A) Sri Lanka has also won four matches in ODI Cricket World Cup against India. The four wins came in the editions of 2007, 1996 (2 times) and 1979.
Q) India vs Sri Lanka overall head to head record in ODI cricket
A) India and Sri Lanka have played total 167 ODI matches. India has won 98 times, and Sri Lanka has recorded 57 wins.
| Matches | Won by India | Won by Sri Lanka | Tied | No Result |
| 167 | 98 | 57 | 1 | 11 |
Q) What is win percentage of India vs Sri Lanka in ODI Cricket World Cup head to head record?
A) India and Sri Lanka have had eight completed matches in World Cup. Each team has won 4 matches, which is equal to 50% win record.
| Matches | Win% of India | Win % of Sri Lanka |
| 8 | 50% | 50% |
Q) Which team won the India vs Sri Lanka match in 2019 ODI Cricket World Cup?
A) India won the match against Sri Lanka in the 2019 World Cup. Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul scored a hundred each for India. The Men in Blue won the match by seven wickets.
Q) Which team won the World Cup Final between India and Sri Lanka?
A) India and Sri Lanka battled in the 2011 World Cup Final. MS Dhoni’s 91-run knock helped India beat Sri Lanka by six wickets and become world champions.
Q) When is India vs Sri Lanka match in ODI Cricket World Cup?
A) India and Sri Lanka will go head to head in the ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 on November 2. It is a group stage match. The venue for the match is Wankhede Stadium. The match will start at 2:00 PM IST.
