Hello Friends, The cricket rivalry between England and Sri Lanka has grown over time. It started with England dominating, but by the 1990s, Sri Lanka became a strong competitor. Once seen as underdogs, they developed a powerful team with skilled spinners and aggressive batsmen. They often challenged England’s traditional style, especially in subcontinental conditions.
Matches between the England Cricket Team and Sri Lanka National Cricket Team are more than games. They showcase mindset, adaptability, and different styles. England excels in pace-friendly home conditions, while Sri Lanka counters with crafty spin and bold batting. Their Test matches, ODIs, and T20s are full of drama, strategy, and unforgettable moments.
Whether on a turning pitch in Galle or a seaming wicket at Lord’s, each match adds a new twist to this rivalry. Fans enjoy the excitement, historic moments, and unpredictability when these teams clash. From Jayasuriya’s explosive starts to Anderson’s swing bowling, this rivalry continues to thrill year after year. Stay tuned for more scorecard highlights and breakdowns from this classic contest!
England Cricket Team vs Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: Last 10 Test Matches
England and Sri Lanka have faced each other in 39 Test matches so far. Out of these, England has won 19 times, while Sri Lanka has claimed victory in 9 games. The remaining 11 matches ended in a draw. Below is the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs England Cricket Team match scorecard for their last 10 Test encounters.
England vs Sri Lanka 2024 – 3rd Test, Kennington Oval, London, 6th September, 2024
England
325 & 156
Sri Lanka
263 & 219/2
Match Information
Toss
Sri Lanka(chose to field)
Result
Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets
Man of the Match
Pathum Nissanka
England vs Sri Lanka 2024 – 2nd Test, Lord’s, London, 29th August, 2024
England
427 & 251
Sri Lanka
196 & 292
Match Information
Toss
Sri Lanka(chose to field)
Result
England won by 190 runs
Man of the Match
Gus Atkinson
England vs Sri Lanka 2024 – 1st Test, Old Trafford, Manchester, 21st August, 2024
England
358 & 205/5
Sri Lanka
236 & 326
Match Information
Toss
Sri Lanka(chose to bat)
Result
England won by 5 wickets
Man of the Match
Jamie Smith
England vs Sri Lanka 2020-21 – 2nd Test, Galle International Stadium, Galle, 22nd January, 2021
Sri Lanka
381 & 126
England
344 & 164/4
Match Information
Toss
Sri Lanka(chose to bat)
Result
England won by 6 wickets
Man of the Match
Joe Root
England vs Sri Lanka 2020-21 -1st Test, Galle International Stadium, Galle, 14th January, 2021
Sri Lanka
135 & 359
England
421 & 76/3
Match Information
Toss
Sri Lanka(chose to bat)
Result
England won by 7 wickets
Man of the Match
Joe Root
England vs Sri Lanka 2018-19 – 3rd Test, Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo, 23rd November, 2018
England
336 & 230
Sri Lanka
240 & 284
Match Information
Toss
England(chose to bat)
Result
England won by 42 runs
Man of the Match
Jonny Bairstow
England vs Sri Lanka 2018-19 – 2nd Test, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, Kandy, 14th November, 2018
England
290 & 346
Sri Lanka
336 & 243
Match Information
Toss
England(chose to bat)
Result
England won by 57 runs
Man of the Match
Joe Root
England vs Sri Lanka 2018-19 – 1st Test, Galle International Stadium, Galle, 6th November, 2018
England
342 & 322/6 dec
Sri Lanka
203 & 250
Match Information
Toss
England(chose to bat)
Result
England won by 211 runs
Man of the Match
Ben Foakes
England vs Sri Lanka 2016 – 3rd Test, Lord’s, London, 9th June, 2016
England
416 & 233/7 dec
Sri Lanka
288 & 78/1
Match Information
Toss
England(chose to bat)
Result
Match drawn
Man of the Match
Jonny Bairstow
England vs Sri Lanka 2016 – 2nd Test, Riverside Ground, Chester-Le-Street, 27th May, 2016
England
498/9 dec & 80/1
Sri Lanka
101 & 475
Match Information
Toss
England(chose to bat)
Result
England won by 9 wickets
Man of the Match
James Anderson
England Cricket Team vs Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: Last 10 ODI Matches
The Three Lions and the Lankan Lions have met 79 times in One Day Internationals (ODIs). Out of these, England has won 38 matches, while Sri Lanka has secured 37 victories. Additionally, 1 match ended in a tie, and 3 matches had no result. Take a look at the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs England Cricket Team match scorecard for their last 10 ODI encounters.
ICC World Cup 2023 – 25th Match, M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, Bangalore, 26th October, 2023
England
(33.2 overs) 156
Sri Lanka
(25.4 overs) 160/2
Match Information
Toss
England(chose to bat)
Result
Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets with 146 balls remaining
Man of the Match
Lahiru Kumara
England vs Sri Lanka 2020-21 -3rd Match, County Ground, Bristol, 4th July, 2021
Sri Lanka
(41.1 overs) 166
England
No result
Match Information
Toss
England(chose to field)
Result
No result
Man of the Match
No Award
England vs Sri Lanka 2021 -2nd Match, Kennington Oval, London, 1st July, 2021
Sri Lanka
(50 overs) 241/9
England
(43 overs) 244/2
Match Information
Toss
England(chose to field)
Result
England won by 8 wickets with 42 balls remaining
Man of the Match
Sam Curran
England vs Sri Lanka 2021 -1st Match, Riverside Ground, Chester-Le-Street, 29th June, 2021
Sri Lanka
(42.3 overs) 185
England
(34.5 overs) 189/5
Match Information
Toss
England(chose to field)
Result
England won by 5 wickets with 91 balls remaining
Man of the Match
Chris Woakes
ICC World Cup 2019 -27th Match, Headingley, Leeds, 21st June, 2019
Sri Lanka
(50 overs) 232/9
England
(47 overs) 212
Match Information
Toss
Sri Lanka(chose to bat)
Result
Sri Lanka won by 20 runs
Man of the Match
Lasith Malinga
England vs Sri Lanka 2018-19 -5th Match, R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, 23rd October, 2018
Sri Lanka
(50 overs) 366/6
England
(26.1 overs) 132/9
Match Information
Toss
Sri Lanka(chose to bat)
Result
Sri Lanka won by 219 runs (D/L method)
Man of the Match
Niroshan Dickwella
England vs Sri Lanka 2018-19 -4th Match, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, Kandy, 20th October, 2018
Sri Lanka
(50 overs) 273/7
England
(27 overs) 132/2
Match Information
Toss
England(chose to field)
Result
England won by 18 runs (D/L method)
Man of the Match
Eoin Morgan
England vs Sri Lanka 2018-19 -3rd Match, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, Kandy, 17th October, 2018
Sri Lanka
(21 overs) 150/9
England
(18.3 overs) 153/3
Match Information
Toss
England(chose to field)
Result
England won by 7 wickets
Man of the Match
Adil Rashid
England vs Sri Lanka 2018-19 – 2nd Match, Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla, 13th October, 2018
England
(50 overs) 278/9
Sri Lanka
(50 overs) 278/9
Match Information
Toss
Sri Lanka(chose to field)
Result
England won by 31 runs (D/L method)
Man of the Match
Eoin Morgan
England vs Sri Lanka 2018-19 – 1st Match, Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla, 10th October, 2018
England Cricket Team vs Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: Last 10 T20I Matches
England and Sri Lanka have faced off in 14 T20 International (T20I) matches, with England winning 10 and Sri Lanka claiming victory in 4. Dive into the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs England Cricket Team match scorecard for their last 10 T20I encounters to see how the battles unfolded.
ICC T20 World Cup 2022-23- 39th Match, Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, 5th November, 2022
England
(19.4 overs) 144/6
Sri Lanka
(20 overs) 141/8
Match Information
Toss
Sri Lanka(chose to bat)
Result
England won by 4 wickets with 2 balls remaining
Man of the Match
Adil Rashid
ICC T20 World Cup 2021- 29th Match, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, 1st November, 2021
England
(20 overs) 163/4
Sri Lanka
(19 overs) 137
Match Information
Toss
Sri Lanka(chose to field)
Result
England won by 26 runs
Man of the Match
Jos Buttler
England v Sri Lanka 2021- 3rd Match, The Rose Bowl, Southampton, 26th June, 2021
England
(20 overs) 180/6
Sri Lanka
(18.5 overs) 91
Match Information
Toss
Sri Lanka(chose to field)
Result
England won by 89 runs
Man of the Match
Dawid Malan
England vs Sri Lanka 2021- 2nd Match, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, 24th June, 2021
Sri Lanka
(20 overs) 111/7
England
(16.1 overs) 108/5
Match Information
Toss
Sri Lanka(chose to bat)
Result
England won by 5 wickets (D/L method) with 11 balls remaining
Man of the Match
Liam Livingstone
England vs Sri Lanka 2021- 1st Match, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, 23rd June, 2021
Sri Lanka
(20 overs) 129/7
England
(17.1 overs) 130/2
Match Information
Toss
Sri Lanka(chose to bat)
Result
England won by 8 wickets with 17 balls remaining
Man of the Match
Jos Buttler
England v Sri Lanka 2018-19- 1st Match, R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, 27th October, 2018
England
(20 overs) 187/8
Sri Lanka
(20 overs) 157
Match Information
Toss
Sri Lanka(chose to field)
Result
England won by 30 runs
Man of the Match
Joe Denly
England vs Sri Lanka 2026- 1st Match, The Rose Bowl, Southampton, 5th July, 2016
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