Head-to-Head Stats: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh T20I History & Standout Matches

With Sri Lanka and Bangladesh going head-to-head in the series decider in the third T201 on July 16, 2025, , it is time for a return look at their T20I rivalry. This article gives away the head-to-head records, top run scorers and most remembered matches of the Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka.

Overall T20I Record

• Matches played: 17
   
• Sri Lanka wins: 11
   
• Bangladesh wins: 6
   
• No draws/results: 0

Sri Lanka have held the upper hand on Indian soil and in Asian games generally but Bangladesh have won six times to demonstrate their increasing muscle.

Performance by Venue

1. In Sri Lanka: Sri lanka lead by 6-2 but Bengals are in fire since 2017 including series victories.

• Bangladesh: Bangladesh versus the visiting team 6-3, it is the handicap advantage of home field.
   
• Neutral grounds: Sri Lanka 1, 0.

Batting Leaders

Player	Team	Runs	Innings	Avg	SR
Kusal Mendis	Sri Lanka	432	8	54.0	–
Kusal Perera	Sri Lanka	366	8	45.8	–
Mahmudullah Riyad	Bangladesh	352	11	–	~148

• The score of Mendis is listed on the top as he obtained 432 runs and tremendous average in eight innings.

• Perera is not far behind as he scored 366 runs.

• Mahmudullah is the top scorer of Bangladesh with 352 runs in 11 innings.

Bowling Leaders

• Shakib Al Hasan (BAN): 12 wickets with average of 15.66.
   
• Mustafizur Rahman (BAN): 11 wkts, economy 9.25ish.
   
• Lasith Malinga (SL): 11 w, avg 14.6.
   
• Dushmantha Chameera (SL): Top recent wicket taker who has made an impact with his bowling.

Some T20I Games Worthy of Note

1. Colombo, 2018 Nidahas Trophy

Chasing 160, Bangladesh managed to defeat Sri Lanka by 2 wickets which was one of their initial landmark wins in Sri Lanka.

        2. match, 2018 Nidahas Trophy

Bangladesh was saved through 215(5) by 4/21 Mustafizur, posting a sensational victory.

        3.  Marzo 2024 seasons of Bangladesh

Clean series separating: SL 1st T20I by 3 runs, BAN 2nd by 8 wickets, SL 3rd by 28 runs.

        4.  2024 T20 World Cup rows

Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka with 2 wickets in a competitive tournament.

Trends & Insights

• It is mostly dominated by Sri Lanka particularly in home grounds, and in the Asia Cup/T20 Cup.
   
• Bangladesh are terrifying at home, registering recent series successes and good performances.
   
• The main players are recognizable: Mendis and Perera are the bulk of Sri Lankan batting; Shakib and Mustafizur are Bangladesh bowling.

What to Watch on July 16

The ultimate T20I is of high stakes. Can Sri Lanka use home advantage and domination over spin? Will the recent form and world class performers of Bangladesh tip the scales?

• Milestone angles: Mendis is on course to be top run-scorer, Mustafizur has a chance to increase advantage as the leading bowler and next big match could make further contribution to the head-to-head story.
   
• Strategic options: In case Bangladesh pursue effectively, they are going to restore the series impetus; a Sri Lankan victory will alter the rivalry convincingly.

Final Take

The competition is not purely based on appearance - 17 T20Is, bigger scoreline taken by Sri Lanka (11-6), big names batsmen on either side and memorable games which have turned in deciding these series.

They will again confront each other and, most probably, another thrilling chapter is awaited because statistics can once again be redistributed and the path to the Asia Cup even change.