Sri Lanka national cricket team vs Pakistan national cricket team timeline quick facts: Pakistan leads overall with 136 wins to Sri Lanka’s 88 across 248 matches since 1975. Key formats: Tests Pakistan 23-17 (59 matches), ODIs 93-57 (158 matches), T20Is 18-12 (30 matches). Iconic moments include Sri Lanka’s 1996 World Cup quarterfinal upset and Pakistan’s 2009 T20 World Cup final triumph. Recent: Pakistan’s 2025 ODI 3-0 whitewash and 2026 T20WC 5-run thriller.
The spans 50+ years of intense rivalry. From 1975 ODI debut to 2026 clashes, it features epic chases, spin duels, and momentum flips. This guide delivers the full head to head records, year by year history, and key stats for fans, analysts, and fantasy players.
Who leads the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Timeline?
Pakistan dominates, holding 136 total wins (Sri Lanka 88, 24 ties/NR). Home advantage evens ODIs at 50% for Sri Lanka, but Pakistan excels in chases (70% success rate over 250 runs).
Tests Head to Head
Pakistan 23 wins, Sri Lanka 17, 19 draws (59 matches). Pakistan’s away inns wins shine.
ODIs Breakdown
Pakistan 93-57 (158 matches, 8 NR). Highest chase: Pakistan 345 vs Sri Lanka 344 (2023 WC).
T20Is Stats
Pakistan 18-12 (30 matches). Balanced, with Pakistan edging recent.mykhel+1
In the sri lanka national cricket team vs pakistan national cricket team timeline, Pakistan leads across formats, but Sri Lanka’s tournament upsets keep it competitive.
Full Cricket Team Timeline (1975-2026)
The sri lanka national cricket team vs pakistan national cricket team timeline starts with 1975 ODI (Pakistan win), peaks at 1996 WC upset, and continues to 2026 T20WC. Pakistan leads 136-88 overall.
| Year | Series/Event | Format | Matches | Winner | Key Result/Highlight |
| 1975 | Prudential WC (England) | ODI | 1 | PAK | By 9 runs (SL 97 all out) |
| 1981/82 | SL in PAK Tests | Tests | 3 | PAK 2-0 | 1st KAR: PAK 204r inns |
| 1981/82 | SL in PAK ODIs | ODI | 3 | PAK 2-1 | Karachi decider PAK win |
| 1985/86 | PAK in SL ODIs | ODI | 4 | PAK 4-0 | Colombo whitewash |
| 1991/92 | Singer Cup (SL) | ODI | 2 | PAK 2-0 | SL home loss |
| 1996 | WC QF (Colombo) | ODI | 1 | SL | 5 wkts chase 244 |
| 2000 | Asian Test Championship | Test | 1 | Drawn | Multan high-scoring draw |
| 2004 | PAK tour SL Tests | Tests | 3 | SL 3-0 | Kandy spin clinic |
| 2005/06 | SL tour PAK Tests | Tests | 3 | PAK 1-0 (2D) | Faisalabad PAK edge |
| 2008 | Asia Cup SF | ODI | 1 | SL | Colombo SF victory |
| 2009 | T20 WC Final (Lord’s) | T20I | 1 | PAK | 8 wkts (Afridi heroics) |
| 2011 | WC Group (Colombo) | ODI | 1 | PAK | 11 runs win |
| 2012 | T20 WC SF (Colombo) | T20I | 1 | SL | 16 runs (host advance) |
| 2014 | PAK tour SL Tests | Tests | 3 | SL 2-1 | Galle: Herath 9/127 |
| 2017 | PAK tour UAE ODIs | ODI | 5 | PAK 3-2 | UAE neutral thriller series |
| 2019 | WC Group | ODI | 1 | SL | 20 runs (close super over scare) |
| 2022 | Asia Cup (UAE) | T20I | 2 | PAK 2-0 | Super over decider |
| 2023 | WC Group | ODI | 1 | PAK | 6 wkts chase 345 (highest WC) |
| Nov 2025 | SL in PAK ODIs | ODI | 3 | PAK 3-0 | Rawalpindi: 1st ODI 6 runs thriller |
| Jan 2026 | PAK tour SL T20Is (Dambulla) | T20I | 3 | PAK 2-0 (1 NR) | 1st: PAK chased 128; 2nd rain NR |
| Feb 2026 | T20 WC Super 8s (Pallekele) | T20I | 1 | PAK | 5 runs (PAK 212/8, Farhan 100*; SL 207/6) |
Total in sri lanka national cricket team vs pakistan national cricket team timeline: 248 matches. Pakistan chases win 70% >250 runs.
Early Years in Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Timeline
It began 1975 ODI loss; 1980s PAK dominance with 1985 whitewash.
- 1982 Test debut Karachi: PAK 204r win (Haroon Rashid 153*). SL fought back narrowly.
- 1985/86 whitewash: Exposed SL batting; spinners like Aravinda de Silva emerged.
1996 World Cup Turning Point
Colombo QF: SL chased 244 after PAK 70 collapse. Jayasuriya’s powerplay terrorized Wasim.
What fans miss: This flipped Asian hierarchy.
2000s Power Shift
Snippet: In sri lanka national cricket team vs pakistan national cricket team timeline, 2000s saw Pakistan surge to 70-40 ODI lead by 2009.
Inzamam-Younis era: Dominated bilaterals.
2009 T20 WC Final Highlight
Lord’s: SL 138/6; Afridi double-wicket over. SL faltered under pressure.
Misbah chases: 7/10 series wins.
2010s-2020s Momentum Wars
Recent features 2014 Herath masterclass, 2023 epic chase.
- 2014 Galle: Herath 9/127, SL 246r.
- 2023 WC: PAK 345 chase.
- 2025 ODIs: PAK 3-0 Rawalpindi thriller.
- 2026 T20s: PAK 2-0 Dambulla (rain 3rd); T20WC Farhan ton.
Venue Pitch Insights
- Galle: SL 4/6 Tests (spin). Rawalpindi: PAK fortress.
- Dew Colombo: 65% 2nd inns T20 wins.
- Hasaranga vs PAK: 50+ wkts turners.
Key Records Head to Head
- Most Runs: Sangakkara 3435 vs PAK; Inzamam high.
- Best Bowl: Herath 9/127.
- Highest: SL 371 ODI.
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Future Team Timeline
- Jan 2027 T20s SL predicted. SL home 60% if spin fires.
Bold take: PAK depth rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. When was the first match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan national cricket teams?
Ans. June 9, 1975, Prudential World Cup ODI at Leeds. Pakistan won by 9 runs (SL 97 all out) – marking Sri Lanka’s ODI debut.
Q2. Who leads the overall head-to-head record in Sri Lanka vs Pakistan cricket timeline?
Ans. Pakistan leads 136 wins to Sri Lanka’s 88 (248 matches total, 4 NR/ties). Pakistan dominates across formats.
Q3. What are the head-to-head stats by format in Sri Lanka national cricket team vs Pakistan national cricket team timeline?
Ans. Tests: Pakistan 23-17 (59 matches, 19 draws).
ODIs: Pakistan 93-57 (158 matches).
T20Is: Pakistan 17-12 (29 matches).
Q4. What is the most recent Sri Lanka vs Pakistan match result (as of April 2026)?
Ans. February 28, 2026, T20 World Cup Super 8s at Pallekele: Pakistan 212/8 beat Sri Lanka 207/6 by 5 runs (Farhan 100*).
Q5. What is the highest successful chase in Sri Lanka vs Pakistan history?
Ans. Pakistan chased 345/4 vs Sri Lanka’s 344 (2023 World Cup, Hyderabad) – highest ODI World Cup chase ever
Q6. Which key event defined the Sri Lanka national cricket team vs Pakistan national cricket team timeline?
Ans. 1996 World Cup Quarterfinal (Colombo): Sri Lanka chased 244 for a 5-wicket win, path to their first WC title.
Q7. What is Sri Lanka’s best performance against Pakistan in Tests?
Ans. 2014 Galle Test: Sri Lanka won by 246 runs (Herath 9/127) during Pakistan tour.
Q8. How did the November 2025 ODI series go in the rivalry timeline?
Ans. Pakistan whitewashed Sri Lanka 3-0 in Rawalpindi: 1st ODI won by 6 runs thriller (SL chased 300).
Q9. What was the January 2026 T20I series result between Sri Lanka and Pakistan?
Ans. Pakistan won 2-0 (3rd match rain-affected NR at Dambulla) during Pakistan’s tour of Sri Lanka.
Q10. Who holds key individual records in Sri Lanka vs Pakistan head-to-head?
Most ODI runs: Kumar Sangakkara (high vs PAK).
Best Test figures (SL): Rangana Herath 9/127.
T20I high score: Kusal Perera 84 (2013).
