(Updated) SA vs SL Head to Head in T20 World Cup: Check Stats, Records and Results

In the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 match 4 clash, South Africa faces Sri Lanka in New York. South Africa leads the head-to-head in T20 World Cups and T20Is. Notably, they've won three out of four T20 World Cup encounters. Sri Lanka's Dinesh Chandimal and South Africa's Reeza Hendricks lead in runs. Imran Tahir leads in wickets.

Jun 3, 2024, 15:18 IST
SA vs SL Head to Head in T20 World Cup History: Stats, Records and Results
SA vs SL Head to Head in T20 World Cup History: Stats, Records and Results

Sri Lanka and South Africa will launch their ICC T20 World Cup 2024 campaign in an eagerly anticipated match in New York on Monday, June 3. Both teams are favored to advance to the Super 8 stage from Group D and are eager to commence their title pursuit with a valuable two points. Despite Sri Lanka, the 2014 champions, experiencing an unexpected loss to the Netherlands in their first warm-up match, they rebounded with a convincing victory against Ireland in their final practice game, gaining momentum for the upcoming crucial clash.

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SA vs SL Head to Head in T20 World Cup

South Africa holds the upper hand in the head-to-head record against Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup encounters. The Proteas have emerged victorious in three out of four meetings against the Island nation, including a thrilling last-over triumph in the 2021 edition.

Matches in T20WC

SL Won

SA Won

No Result

4

1

3

0

South Africa vs Sri Lanka Head to Head in T20i

South Africa also holds a commanding lead in the head-to-head record against Sri Lanka. Additionally, the South African team has emerged victorious in the last five T20I matches against Sri Lanka, establishing themselves as clear favourites to extend their remarkable record in the upcoming match.

T20I Matches

SL Won

SA Won

No Result

17

5

12

0

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Sri Lanka vs South Africa Head-to-Head Key Stats

Statistic

Sri Lanka

South Africa

Most runs

Dinesh Chandimal (197 runs)

Reeza Hendricks (322 runs)

Most wickets

Nuwan Kulasekara (10 wickets)

Imran Tahir (14 wickets)

Both teams, Sri Lanka and South Africa, have participated in every edition of the T20 World Cup since its inception in 2007. Sri Lanka notably clinched the title in 2014 and secured runner-up positions in 2009 and 2012. In contrast, South Africa has reached the semi-finals in only two editions, without progressing further in the tournament.

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