Sri Lanka’s terrific all round performance in the second Test match sealed a 1-0 series win against Bangladesh. With the ODI Tri Series and the two Tests completed, the tourists will take on Bangladesh in a 2-match T20 series beginning this week. Let’s take a closer look at the T20 numbers between the two sides.
Since 2007
The two sides first met during the T20 World Cup in 2007. In the first meeting at Johannesburg, Sri Lanka secured a 64 run victory. Batting first, Sri Lanka made 147/5 in their 20 overs with skipper Mahela Jayawardene top scoring with a run-a-ball 30. In reply, Bangladesh were bowled out for a paltry 83. Dilhara Fernando, Chaminda Vaas and Sanath Jayasuriya took 2 wickets each.
Bangladesh’s first win over Sri Lanka came in 2016 at Dhaka. The hosts won by 23 runs.
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Head to Head T20 tally –
- Played – 7
- Bangladesh – 2
- Sri Lanka – 5
Recap of the last decade
| Year | Venue | Winner | Result |
| 2007 | Johannesburg | Sri Lanka | By 64 runs |
| 2013 | Pallekele | Sri Lanka | By 17 runs |
| 2014 | Chittagong | Sri Lanka | By 2 runs |
| 2014 | Chittagong | Sri Lanka | By 3 wickets |
| 2016 | Dhaka | Bangladesh | By 23 runs |
| 2017 | RPS | Sri Lanka | By 6 wickets |
| 2017 | RPS | Bangladesh | By 45 runs |
Sri Lanka in Bangladesh
Bangladesh first hosted Sri Lanka for a T20 in 2014. Since then, Sri Lanka have played 3 T20s in Bangladesh, winning 2 and losing one.
Mirpur, Dhaka
The Sri Lankans carry fond memories of Mirpur, reminiscing their World T20 final win over India at the venue in 2014.
Bangladesh’s T20 record at Mirpur –
- Played – 19
- Won – 7
- Lost – 12
Sri Lanka’s T20 record at Mirpur –
- Played – 6
- Won – 3
- Lost – 3
Sylhet International Stadium
The venue in Sylhet is yet to host a T20.
Team Records
- Highest total – 198/5 (Sri Lanka at Pallekele, 2013)
- Highest total for Bangladesh – 181/7 (Pallekele, 2013)
- Lowest total – 83 all out (Bangladesh at Johannesburg, 2007)
- Lowest total for Sri Lanka – 124/8 (Dhaka, 2016)
Batting Records
- Most runs – Kusal Janith Perera (230 runs in 5 innings) (Avg. 46.00)
- Most runs for Bangladesh – Sabbir Rahman (141 runs in 4 innings) (Avg. 35.25)
- Most runs in Bangladesh – Sabbir Rahman (106 runs in 2 innings) (Avg. 53.00)
- Most runs for Sri Lanka (in Ban) – Kusal Janith Perera (85 runs in 2 innings) (Avg. 42.50)
- Highest score – Sabbir Rahman (80 at Dhaka, 2016)
- Highest score for Sri Lanka – Kusal Janith Perera (77 at RPS, 2017)
Bowling Records
- Most wickets – Lasith Malinga (11 wickets in 6 innings) (Avg. 14.63)
- Most wickets for Bangladesh – Mashrafe Mortaza (9 wickets in 6 innings) (Avg. 21.11), Shakib Al Hasan (9 wickets in 6 innings) (Avg. 14.55)
- Best Bowling – Mustafizur Rahman (4 for 21 at RPS, 2017)
- Best bowling for Sri Lanka – Lasith Malinga (3 for 20 at Chittagong, 2014)
