SL vs IND – 2024 Series Results and Key Performers
SL vs IND 2024: Complete Series Results, Scores and Highlights
India toured Sri Lanka in July and August 2024 for a six-match series featuring three T20Is and three ODIs. India completed a 3-0 whitewash in the T20I leg, but Sri Lanka responded emphatically in the ODIs, securing a 2-0 series win with one match tied. The series marked the beginning of a new era for both teams, with Gautam Gambhir taking charge as India’s white-ball head coach and Suryakumar Yadav leading the T20I side for the first time.
The tour produced sharply contrasting outcomes across formats. While India’s depth in shorter cricket proved decisive in Kandy, Sri Lanka’s ODI side delivered a historic performance at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The result ended a 27-year drought for Sri Lanka, who had not won a bilateral ODI series against India since 1997.
Who Won the SL vs IND Matches?
The 2024 series produced definitive winners in both formats. India claimed all three T20Is, while Sri Lanka took the ODI series with two wins and one tie from three matches.
Series Overview
Key Insights
- India’s T20I whitewash brought their total to 16 T20I Player of the Match awards for Suryakumar Yadav, tying him with Virat Kohli.
- Sri Lanka’s ODI series win was their first bilateral series victory over India in 27 years.
- Gautam Gambhir began his tenure as India’s white-ball head coach during this tour.
- Suryakumar Yadav captained India in T20Is for the first time as full-time leader.
- Rohit Sharma amassed 157 runs across formats, including a 56th ODI fifty.
- Jeffrey Vandersay’s 6/33 in the 2nd ODI was among the best bowling performances of the series.
- Avishka Fernando led Sri Lanka’s batting with 137 runs in the ODI leg.
Fact Summary
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 6 |
| India Wins | 4 (all T20Is) |
| Sri Lanka Wins | 2 (2nd and 3rd ODIs) |
| Ties | 1 (1st ODI) |
| No Results | 0 |
| Venues | Kandy (T20Is), Colombo (ODIs) |
What is the SL vs IND Live Score and Match Results?
The tour featured six matches across two formats. Every match produced a decisive result, with no matches affected by weather or curtailed by other circumstances. For comprehensive live coverage and detailed scorecards throughout the series, Cricbuzz provided extensive updates across all matches.
T20I Series Results
1st T20I — July 27, Kandy
India posted 213/7 in their allotted overs. Suryakumar Yadav struck 58 from just 26 balls, anchoring the innings. Sri Lanka’s reply began solidly but collapsed under pressure, reaching 170 all out in 19.2 overs. India won by 43 runs.
Matheesha Pathirana led Sri Lanka’s bowling with 4/40 from four overs. For India, Riyan Parag delivered a key spell of 3/5 from 1.2 overs to stall Sri Lanka’s chase. Suryakumar Yadav was named Player of the Match.
2nd T20I — July 28, Kandy
India secured their second consecutive win. Full scorecard details for this match are available through ESPN Cricinfo’s series coverage.
3rd T20I — July 30, Kandy
Sri Lanka posted 137/8 in their 20 overs, with Kusal Perera contributing 46 from 34 balls. Maheesh Theekshana took 3/28 to keep the total modest. India chased the target, finishing at 137/9 with three wickets in hand. Shubman Gill added 39 from 37 balls at the top of the order. India won by three wickets.
ODI Series Results
1st ODI — August 2, Colombo
Sri Lanka batted first and reached 230/8. Dunith Wellalage scored 50 from 59 balls while Pathum Nissanka added 56 from 75. India matched the total exactly, finishing at 230 in 47.5 overs. The match was declared a tie.
Rohit Sharma scored 53 from 33 balls, recording his 56th ODI fifty. A crucial 50-run partnership between KL Rahul and Axar Patel at the sixth wicket steadied India’s reply. Dunith Wellalage was named Player of the Match for his all-round contribution. Full scorecard details are available through NDTV Sports scorecard coverage.
2nd ODI — August 4, Colombo
Sri Lanka posted 240/9 with Kamindu Mendis scoring 40 from 44 balls. India replied and were bundled out for 208 in 42.2 overs. Jeffrey Vandersay delivered a standout spell, finishing with 6/33 from 10 overs. Rohit Sharma top-scored with 64 from 44 balls. Sri Lanka won by 32 runs.
3rd ODI — August 7, Colombo
Sri Lanka posted 248/7, with Avishka Fernando falling just short of a century on 96 from 102 balls. India collapsed to 138 all out in 26.1 overs. Dunith Wellalage recorded 5/27 from 5.1 overs, one of the most dominant bowling spells of the tour. Riyan Parag added 3/54 from nine overs. Sri Lanka won by 110 runs, clinching the series 2-0.
Sri Lanka’s ODI series win marked their first bilateral ODI series victory over India in 27 years. The last such series win came in 1997.
SL vs IND Head to Head Records
The 2024 tour significantly altered the head-to-head narrative in both formats. India’s dominance in T20 cricket was reinforced, while Sri Lanka broke new ground in the 50-over format. For the complete historical record and updated statistics, visit the official tour page on Wikipedia.
T20I Record
India completed a 3-0 whitewash of Sri Lanka in the T20I series. Suryakumar Yadav led from the front with 58 in the opening match, earning Player of the Match. His tally of 16 T20I Player of the Match awards now ties him with Virat Kohli for the most by an Indian in the format.
ODI Record
Sri Lanka won the ODI series 2-0 after the first match ended in a tie. This result reversed the typical pattern between the two nations, as India had historically held a commanding head-to-head advantage in ODIs.
Top Run-Scorers
- Avishka Fernando — 137 runs (ODIs, 3 matches)
- Rohit Sharma — 157 runs (across formats)
- Pathum Nissanka — 135 runs (combined)
- Suryakumar Yadav — 58 runs (T20Is)
Jeffrey Vandersay’s 6/33 in the 2nd ODI was the best bowling analysis of the series. Dunith Wellalage’s 5/27 in the 3rd ODI and Matheesha Pathirana’s 4/40 in the 1st T20I were also standout performances.
SL vs IND Series Schedule and Fixtures
The tour was split across two venues, with the T20I leg played entirely in Kandy and the ODI series based in Colombo.
Match Venues
- T20I Series (July 27-30): Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
- ODI Series (August 2-7): R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Series at a Glance
| Match | Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | July 27 | Kandy | India won by 43 runs |
| 2nd T20I | July 28 | Kandy | India won |
| 3rd T20I | July 30 | Kandy | India won by 3 wickets |
| 1st ODI | August 2 | Colombo | Tied |
| 2nd ODI | August 4 | Colombo | Sri Lanka won by 32 runs |
| 3rd ODI | August 7 | Colombo | Sri Lanka won by 110 runs |
Live streaming and broadcast details vary by region. Cricbuzz provides the most accessible live score and commentary coverage for international cricket series across most regions.
Who Were the Key Players in the SL vs IND Series?
Several individual performances shaped the outcome of the tour across both formats. The batting and bowling contributions were distributed unevenly between the two sides.
India’s Standout Performers
Rohit Sharma was India’s most consistent batter, accumulating 157 runs across formats. His 64 in the 2nd ODI and 53 in the 1st ODI anchored India’s response on two occasions. Suryakumar Yadav’s aggressive 58 in the 1st T20I set the tone for India’s T20I success and earned him Player of the Match. Riyan Parag proved valuable in both formats, taking key wickets at critical moments including 3/5 in the 1st T20I and 3/54 in the 3rd ODI.
Sri Lanka’s Key Contributions
Dunith Wellalage emerged as Sri Lanka’s most impactful player, earning Player of the Match in the 1st ODI and recording 5/27 in the 3rd ODI. Avishka Fernando’s 96 in the 3rd ODI nearly carried Sri Lanka to a 300-run total. Pathum Nissanka’s 79 in the 1st T20I featured the most sixes in that match, demonstrating his aggressive intent at the top of the order.
Jeffrey Vandersay’s 6/33 in the 2nd ODI dismantled India’s middle order and turned the match decisively in Sri Lanka’s favour. Matheesha Pathirana’s 4/40 in the 1st T20I and Maheesh Theekshana’s 3/28 in the 3rd T20I provided Sri Lanka’s bowling attack with consistent wicket-taking ability throughout the tour.
Match-by-Match Timeline
- July 27, 2024 — 1st T20I, Kandy: India posted 213/7 and bowled Sri Lanka out for 170, winning by 43 runs. Suryakumar Yadav 58 (26 balls). Player of the Match: Suryakumar Yadav.
- July 28, 2024 — 2nd T20I, Kandy: India secured their second win of the series. India led 2-0.
- July 30, 2024 — 3rd T20I, Kandy: India chased 137/8, finishing 137/9 to win by three wickets. India completed a 3-0 whitewash.
- August 2, 2024 — 1st ODI, Colombo: Both teams scored 230 runs. Match declared a tie. Dunith Wellalage Player of the Match.
- August 4, 2024 — 2nd ODI, Colombo: Sri Lanka posted 240/9 and dismissed India for 208. Sri Lanka won by 32 runs. Jeffrey Vandersay 6/33.
- August 7, 2024 — 3rd ODI, Colombo: Sri Lanka posted 248/7. India collapsed to 138. Sri Lanka won by 110 runs, clinching the series 2-0. First bilateral ODI series win over India in 27 years.
India dominated the T20I format with a 3-0 series sweep. Sri Lanka responded in the ODIs, winning 2-0 with one tie. The split result highlighted the different strengths each team brought to each format.
What We Know and What Remains Uncertain
| Confirmed and Verified | Not Yet Confirmed |
|---|---|
| India won T20I series 3-0 (July 2024) | Any future bilateral tour dates between the teams |
| Sri Lanka won ODI series 2-0, one tie | Changes to upcoming ICC tournament schedules |
| Gautam Gambhir’s first series as India’s head coach | Exact squad selections for future tours |
| Suryakumar Yadav’s first series as full-time T20I captain | Details on player fitness reports from the tour |
The series results carry ranking implications for both teams in the ICC ODI Championship. India’s T20I series win reinforced their position at the top of the T20I rankings, while Sri Lanka’s victory provided a significant boost to their standing in the 50-over format.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where to watch SL vs IND matches live?
Matches were broadcast live through regional sports networks and streaming platforms. Cricbuzz provides comprehensive live updates and scorecards for all international cricket series.
Who were the standout performers in the SL vs IND series?
Suryakumar Yadav scored 58 in the 1st T20I for India. For Sri Lanka, Dunith Wellalage took 5/27 in the 3rd ODI and Avishka Fernando scored 96 in the same match. Jeffrey Vandersay recorded 6/33 in the 2nd ODI.
Where were the SL vs IND 2024 matches played?
T20I matches were held at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. ODI matches took place at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
What did the SL vs IND series result mean for rankings?
Sri Lanka’s ODI series win carried ranking implications for both teams in the ICC ODI Championship. India’s T20I series win reinforced their position at the top of the T20I rankings.
What is the SL vs IND head-to-head record?
In the 2024 tour, India won the T20I series 3-0 while Sri Lanka won the ODI series 2-0 with one tie. Across all formats, India historically hold a significant head-to-head advantage over Sri Lanka.
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