Cricket, often referred to as the 'gentleman's game,' has a rich history and an avid following in both South Africa and Sri Lanka. Their clashes in the ICC Cricket World Cup have been particularly intense, with both teams striving for supremacy on the global stage.
Sri Lanka and South Africa will play against each other in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. This tournament will begin on June 1 and will be jointly hosted by the USA and the West Indies.
The much-awaited Sri Lanka and South Africa encounter is scheduled for June 3, 2024, during the group stage.
Sri Lanka vs South Africa Head To Head Record In T20
Sri Lanka and South Africa did not face each other in a T20 International (T20I) match until the ICC T20 World Cup in 2012. Since their first encounter, both teams have played against each other multiple times in the T20 format.
Historically, South Africa, known as the Proteas, have maintained a better head-to-head record against Sri Lanka in T20Is.
Out of the total 17 matches that have been played between these two teams, South Africa has emerged victorious 12 times with Sri Lanka winning it 5 times in the matches played so far.
Sri Lanka vs South Africa Head To Head Record: FAQ's
Q.1 What is the record of SA vs SL?
Answer: Sri Lanka and South Africa played 31 Games since 2017. Among them, Sri Lanka won 10 games and South Africa won 20 fixtures.
Q.2 What is the head to head record of India vs Sri Lanka?
Answer: India and Sri Lanka have faced each other in 168 matches in ODI. Out of these 168 games, India have won 99 whereas Sri Lanka have come out victorious on 57 occasions. 11 matches ended without a result.
Q.3 What is the ODI record of Sri Lanka?
Answer: As of January 2024, Sri Lanka has played 915 ODI matches resulting in 420 victories, 450 defeats, 5 ties and 40 no results.