Live streaming, Sri Lanka vs West Indies T20I series 2024 begins on October 13 - get full schedule

The Sri Lanka vs West Indies T20I series 2024 will commence on Sunday, October 13.

The first of the three-match T20I series will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla starting at 7:00 PM IST on Sunday.

Live streaming of the Sri Lanka vs West Indies match will be available in India.

The second game will start on October 15 while the third match is scheduled on October 17. All the T20I matches will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.

The T20I series between Sri Lanka and West Indies will be followed by a three-match ODI series.

Rovman Powell will continue as the skipper of the West Indies T20I team after leading the side to the Super 8s in the T20 World Cup 2024 campaign at home. All-rounder Roston Chase will be his deputy in this series.

Brandon King returns to the team after recovering from a side injury he suffered during the T20 World Cup. Big hitters Romario Shepherd and Sherfaine Rutherford also found a place in the 15-member squad which will also have the all-rounder duo of Terrance Hinds and Shamar Springer who received their maiden international call-up.

The pace department will be manned by the potent duo of Shamar Joseph and Alzarri Joseph.

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka have named a 17-member team with Charith Asalanka continuing as captain of the side.

Bhanuka Rajapaksa, who has not played for Sri Lanka since January 2023, returns to the fold along with Wanindu Hasaranga who picked up an injury in a T20I series against India in July.

Leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay also found a place in the shorter format after his impressive performance against India in the ODIs in August.

Dinesh Chandimal and Chamindu Wickramasinghe, who made his debut against India in the T20I series, continue to be part of the team.

West Indies arrive in Sri Lanka with the confidence of the 3-0 drubbing of South Africa in the T20I series at home in August.

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka suffered a 0-3 clean sweep at home at the hands of World Champions India in their last assignment in cricket’s shortest format.

Currently, West Indies are ranked third in the ICC men’s T20I rankings whereas Sri Lanka are in eighth place.

Sri Lanka vs West Indies head-to-head in T20Is

Sri Lanka holds a thin edge over West Indies in the overall T20 head-to-head record between both sides. In 15 T20I matches between both sides, the Lankans have won a total of eight matches compared to West Indies’ seven.

Sri Lanka last met the West Indies in the 2021 T20 World Cup in Abu Dhabi in November 2021 with the Lankans winning the contest by 20 runs.

Sri Lanka vs West Indies T20I series 2024 schedule and live match start times

All match times are in India Standard Time (IST)

Day and Date	Match	Venue	Time (IST)
Sunday, October 13	Sri Lanka vs West Indies, 1st T20I	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla	07:00 PM
Tuesday, October 15	Sri Lanka vs West Indies, 2nd T20I	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla	07:00 PM
Thursday, October 17	Sri Lanka vs West Indies, 3rd T20I	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla	07:00 PM

Where to watch Sri Lanka vs West Indies T20Is 2024 live in India

Live streaming of the Sri Lanka vs West Indies T20I series 2024 will be available on the Sony LIV and FanCode app and website in India.

The Sri Lanka vs West Indies T20I series 2024 will be broadcast on the Sony Sports Network's TV channels in India.

Sri Lanka vs West Indies T20Is 2024 squads

Sri Lanka T20I squad: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Binura Fernando and Asitha Fernando

West Indies T20I squad: Rovman Powell (c), Roston Chase (vc), Fabian Allen, Alick Athanaze, Andre Fletcher, Terrance Hinds, Shai Hope, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Springer

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Highest runs in Test cricket by a team: Sri Lanka, England stand tall

Test cricket is always considered the best and most pure cricketing format compared to ODIs and T20s. It involves a battle that extends over five days and tests the players physically and mentally.

The players should be in their best shape throughout the match and any slip in any of the sessions will have a huge impact on the result of the match.

Test cricket is often considered a battle of attrition with the team that lasts the rigours of the five days going home with the better result.

In such situations, it becomes crucial for teams to remain in the zone for longer periods and for players to remain patient to wear out the opposition. Teams often chalk up mammoth totals to put pressure on the other side.

The fielding side as a result will exhibit the fatigue of long hours on the field while they come out to bat, giving an advantage to the opposition.

Teams with huge totals often get an upper hand in Test matches as they tend to push the other side to a corner and enforce a result.

Here, we go through the highest totals made by teams in the history of Test cricket.

Highest runs in Test cricket by a team

Team	Score	Opponents	Venue	Year
Sri Lanka	952/6d	India	Colombo	1997
England	903/7d	Australia	The Oval	1938
England	849	West Indies	Kingston	1930
England	823/7d	Pakistan	Multan	2024
West Indies	790/3d	Pakistan	Kingston	1958
Pakistan	765/6d	Sri Lanka	Karachi	2009
Sri Lanka	760/7d	India	Ahmedabad	2009
India	759/7d	England	Chennai	2016
Australia	758/8d	West Indies	Kingston	1955
Sri Lanka	756/5d	South Africa	Colombo	2006

Sri Lanka | 952/6d

Sri Lanka owns the record for the highest runs scored by a team in a single innings of a Test match with their mammoth 952/6d against neighbours India in Colombo. While Batting first, India had amassed 537/8 in the first innings of the first Test of a two-match series courtesy of centuries from Sachin Tendulkar, Navjot Sidhu and Mohammad Azharuddin.

What followed was a record-breaking batting display from Sri Lanka as they batted for close to three days to put on a gargantuan total of 952/6 in 271 overs. Opener Sanath Jayasuriya headlined the Lankan innings with a triple hundred (340) that included 36 fours and two sixes.

Jayasuriya was well-supported by Roshan Mahanama who scored 225 and the duo added 576 runs for the second wicket - the second-highest in Test cricket for any wicket. Aravinda de Silva made 126 while Sri Lankan skipper Arjuna Ranatunga and Mahela Jayawardene also chipped in with half-centuries. The match ended in a draw.

England | 903/7d

England’s 903/7d against Australia at The Oval in 1938 is second on the list of highest runs by a team in a single innings of a Test. After winning the toss, England batted Australia out of the contest in the fourth and final Test of Australia’s tour as they became the first team in international cricket to cross the 900-run mark.

England’s Leonard Hutton top-scored in the contest with a knock of 364 - the highest individual score in Test cricket then, hitting 35 fours along the way. Maurice Leyland and Joe Hardstaff also scored big hundreds to aid England’s cause.

In return, Australia stumbled as the scoreboard pressure got to them and they were bowled out for 201 and 123 in both innings. England won the Test match by a handsome margin of an innings and 579 runs to level the series 1-1.

England | 849

England were also the first team to scale the 800-run mark in Test cricket when they amassed 849 against West Indies in a Kingston Test in 1930. Batting first, the openers for England got off to a good start and guided the visitors to 849 in the fourth Test of the West Indies tour.

Andy Sandham scored a triple hundred (325) with his marathon knock including 28 fours while Les Ames scored a century and four other players also got into the act with half-centuries.

Though the home side could manage only 286 in their first innings, they recovered well to score 408/5 in the second innings in pursuit of 836 as the match ended in a draw.

England | 823/7d

England also recorded 823/7d against Pakistan in 2024 - their third-highest score and fourth overall in Test cricket. With this, England made it their third appearance in the top-five list.

Chasing Pakistan’s first innings tally of 556, England were well-served by Harry Brook, who scored a triple century (317) and Joe Root finished with a double (262). Both players were involved in a fourth wicket association of 454 runs and that too in just 522 balls that deflated Pakistan. Both players aggregated 46 fours and three sixes together.

The worn-out Pakistan could score only 220 runs in their second batting essay and were handed an innings and 49-run defeat by the visitors.

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From highest total to best bowling figures: Know T20I records at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi

The Arun Jaitley Stadium is one of the most iconic cricket grounds located in New Delhi, India.

Established in 1883, the stadium was earlier known as the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium and is the second oldest international cricket stadium in India after the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Located near the Kotla Fort, the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium was renamed to Arun Jaitley Stadium in September 2019 in memory of former Finance Minister of India and former Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) President Arun Jaitley.

The venue is the home ground of the Delhi cricket team and Delhi franchise in the Indian T20 League and Women’s T20 League.

The Arun Jaitley Stadium hosted its first international match, a Test between India and West Indies in November 1948.

Almost three decades later, it staged its first One-Day International (ODI) that featured India and Sri Lanka in September 1982.

The stadium hosted its first T20 international played between England and Afghanistan during the T20 World Cup 2016. Under the leadership of Eoin Morgan, England won the T20I by 15 runs. Since then, the stadium has staged seven T20 internationals in men’s cricket.

With that being said, let’s have a look at the Arun Jaitley Stadium T20I records and stats.

Arun Jaitley Stadium T20I records and stats

Highest total

The South Africa cricket team holds the record for the highest total at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in T20 international cricket. During the first T20I of South Africa’s tour of India in June 2022, the Temba Bavuma-led visitors recorded 212/3 in their successful chase of India’s 211/4 in Delhi. Chasing a huge total, South Africa rode on Rassie van der Dussen’s 75 not out off 46 balls and David Miller’s unbeaten 64 off just 31 balls to chase down the target in 19.1 overs. Earlier, Ishan Kishan (76), Shreyas Iyer (36), Hardik Pandya (31 not out) and captain Rishabh Pant (29) helped India post 211/4 in their allotted overs. The five-match T20I series later ended 2-2.

Lowest total

The Sri Lanka cricket team registered the lowest total at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in T20 international cricket. Put in to bat, Sri Lanka were bundled out for 120 in 19.3 overs against South Africa in a T20 World Cup encounter in March 2016. Tillakaratne Dilshan top-scored for Sri Lanka with 36. Kyle Abbott, Aaron Phangiso and Farhaan Behardien bagged two wickets each for South Africa. In reply, Hashim Amla scored an impressive fifty (56 not out) to guide South Africa to an eight-wicket win in Delhi.

Most runs

England’s Jason Roy has recorded the most runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in the T20I format. The swashbuckling opening batter amassed 125 runs in three matches at an average of 41.66 and a strike rate of 138.88. Roy also slammed 78 off 44 balls against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2016 semi-final clash in Delhi. Former India opening batter Shikhar Dhawan features second on the list with 121 runs in two T20Is at an average of 60.50 and a strike rate of 128.72.

Most wickets

England fast bowler Chris Jordan has picked up the most wickets at this venue in the T20 international format. The right-arm pacer has bagged six wickets in three T20Is on this ground at an average of 13.16 and an economy of 6.58. His compatriot David Willey is second on the list with five wickets in three matches at an average of 13.20 and an economy of 6.60.

Highest individual score

Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan registered the highest individual score at this ground in T20 international cricket. During the first T20I of New Zealand’s tour of India in November 2017, Shikhar Dhawan slammed 80 off just 52 balls while opening the innings alongside Rohit Sharma. Dhawan’s brilliant fifty was laced with six fours and four sixes. At the other hand, Rohit Sharma also scored 80 off 55 balls to help India post 202/3 in their 20 overs. Later, India restricted New Zealand to 149/8 in their allotted overs to win the T20I by 53 runs in Delhi.

Best bowling figures

England pacer Chris Jordan has the best bowling figures at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in T20 international cricket. The right-arm fast bowler recorded match-winning figures of 4/28 against Sri Lanka in a T20 World Cup Super 10 encounter in March 2016. Defending 171, Chris Jordan dismissed wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Chandimal, Thisara Perera, Dasun Shanaka and Rangana Herath to restrict Sri Lanka to 161/8 in their 20 overs. With the help of Jordan’s brilliant spell, England won the T20 World Cup clash by 10 runs.

Highest partnership

India’s Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan hold the record for the highest partnership at the Arun Jaitley Stadium In T20 international cricket. Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan forged an impressive 158-run stand for the opening wicket against New Zealand in the first T20I of a three-match series in November 2017. Both Rohit and Shikhar scored 80 each to help India post 202/3 in their 20 overs. In reply, New Zealand could only manage 149/8 in their allotted overs as the hosts won the game by 53 runs in Delhi.

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From highest total to best bowling figures, know every ODI record at Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street

The Riverside Ground is a cricket venue located in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, England.

Established in 1995, the Riverside Ground has a seating capacity of 5,000 for domestic games and 17,000 for international matches.

It is home to Durham County Cricket Club and has hosted several international matches.

The first noteworthy match played at the Riverside Ground was between Durham and the visiting New Zealanders in 1992.

The Riverside Ground later staged its first international cricket match, a One-Day International (ODI) played between Pakistan and Scotland in the ICC Cricket World Cup in May 1999. Under the leadership of Wasim Akram, Pakistan won the match by 94 runs.

It also hosted the ICC Cricket World Cup 1999 game between Australia and Bangladesh.

Since then, it has staged more than 20 One-Day Internationals so far. Let’s have a look at the Riverside Ground ODI records and stats:

Riverside Ground ODI records and stats

Highest total

The Sri Lanka national cricket team holds the record for the highest total at the Riverside Ground in ODI cricket. During an ICC Cricket World Cup match in July 2019, Sri Lanka posted 338/6 in their 50 overs against West Indies in Chester-le-Street, County Durham. Put in to bat, Sri Lanka rode on Avishka Fernando’s 104, along with contributions from wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Perera (64), Lahiru Thirimanne (45 not out) and Kusal Mendis’ 39 to post a record ODI total at the venue. In reply, West Indies scored 315/9 in their allotted overs as Sri Lanka won the ODI by 23 runs.

Lowest total

The England cricket team registered the lowest total at the Riverside Ground in ODI cricket. Chasing 257, the hosts were bundled out for 99 in 26.1 overs in the second ODI of Sri Lanka’s tour of England in May 2014. Captain Eoin Morgan top-scored for England with 40 while Ian Bell added 12. For Sri Lanka, right-arm off-spinner Sachithra Senanayake bagged four wickets while pacer Nuwan Kulasekara picked up three scalps. Earlier, Tillakaratne Dilshan (88), Ashan Priyanjan (43) and wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Sangakkara (40) powered Sri Lanka to 256/8 in their 50 overs. Sri Lanka won the second ODI by a massive 157 runs in Chester-le-Street, County Durham.

Most runs

England’s Jonny Bairstow has scored the most runs at the Riverside Ground in ODI format. Between 2015 and 2022, the swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batter has amassed 374 runs in five ODIs at an average of 93.50 and an impressive strike rate of 117.98. The hard-hitting right-handed batter has slammed one century and three ODI fifties at this ground. His teammate Joe Root features second on the list with 220 runs in six matches at an average of 44 and a strike rate of 94.82.

Most wickets

England’s Graeme Swann and David Willey share the record for the most wickets at this ground in ODI cricket. Former England right-arm off-spinner Graeme Swann claimed nine wickets in just three ODIs at an average of 13.66 and an economy of 4.39. Left-arm fast bowler David Willey has also bagged nine wickets in three matches at an average of 15.22 and a strike rate of 18. Legendary England pacer James Anderson is second on the list with eight ODI wickets in seven games at an economy of 4.48.

Highest individual score

South Africa’s Rassie van der Dussen holds the record for the highest individual score at this venue in the ODI format. Batting at number three, Rassie van der Dussen slammed 134 off 117 balls in the first ODI of South Africa’s tour of England in July 2022. His scintillating hundred was laced with 10 fours. Rassie van der Dussen’s magnificent ton helped South Africa post 333/5 in their 50 overs. England were later bowled out for 271 in 46.5 overs as the visitors won the game by 62 runs.

Best bowling figures

Former England cricketer Graeme Swann registered the best bowling figures at the Riverside Ground in ODI format. Graeme Swann recorded match-winning figures of 5/28 against arch-rivals Australia in September 2009. The right-arm off-spinner dismissed captain Ricky Ponting, Cameron White, James Hopes, Mitchell Johnson and Brett Lee to bowl out Australia for 176 in 45.5 overs. Joe Denly (53) and captain Andrew Strauss (47) helped England chase down the target in 40 overs. Despite England’s four-wicket win, Australia clinched the seven-match ODI series 6-1.

Highest partnership

Former Zimbabwe cricketers Murray Goodwin and Grant Flower hold the record for the highest partnership at the Riverside Ground in ODI cricket. During a NatWest Series encounter in July 2000, Murray Goodwin and Grant Flower stitched an unbeaten 186-run stand for the fifth wicket to help Zimbabwe chase down West Indies’ 287/5 in 49.1 overs. Chasing 288, Zimbabwe were reduced to 104/4 in 22.2 overs. Later, Murray Goodwin scored 112 not out while Grant Flower remained unbeaten on 96 to guide Zimbabwe to a six-wicket win in Chester-le-Street, County Durham.

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Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Test Series 2024 starts on September 18 - watch live in India

The Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Test Series 2024 will start in Galle on September 18.

Sri Lanka and New Zealand will play a two-match Test series which is scheduled to kick start on Wednesday at 10:00 AM IST. Live streaming and telecast for the series, which will be part of the World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle, will be available in India.

The first Test will run from September 18 to September 23 and it will be a rare six-day match with a rest day pitted in between. The rest day will fall on Saturday, September 21 with Parliamentary elections in Sri Lanka slated for that day.

The second and final Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Test match will be played between September 26 and 30. Both matches will be held at the Galle International Stadium.

Sri Lanka come into the series after an eight-wicket win in the third Test against England at the Oval. However, they lost the three-match series 1-2 to the home side.

Sri Lanka have retained almost the same side that travelled to England for the Test series with the exception of Kasun Rajitha and Nisala Tharaka who have been omitted. Top-order batter Oshada Fernando also comes into the side in place of Nishan Madushka.

New Zealand, meanwhile, lost important game time in the sub-continent as their only Test match against Afghanistan got washed out in Greater Noida last week. The Kiwis last played a Test match in March 2024 in a 0-2 series loss at home to Australia.

Fast bowler Tim Southee will lead the New Zealand team as they bid for a first Test series win in Sri Lanka after a gap of 40 years with their last series win on the island nation coming in 1984.

Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, Tom Latham and Rachin Ravindra are all part of a strong New Zealand squad that will take the field in Sri Lanka.

New Zealand are currently ranked third in the World Test Championship 2023-25 points table whereas Sri Lanka are in the fifth spot.

As far as the ICC Test rankings are concerned, New Zealand are in fifth spot, one position above Sri Lanka in sixth.

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand head-to-head in Tests

Sri Lanka and New Zealand have played each other in 38 Test matches with the latter having an upper hand in the head-to-head record with 18 wins. Sri Lanka have won on nine occasions while 11 matches ended in draws.

New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by an innings and 58 runs when the sides last met in Wellington in March 2023. New Zealand have also won a Test against Sri Lanka in each of their last two tours which had ended in 1-1 draws.

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Tests 2024 schedule and live match start times

All match times are in India Standard Time (IST)

Date	Match	Venue	Time (IST)
September 18-23	Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 1st Test	Galle International Stadium, Galle	10:00 AM
September 26-30	Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 2nd Test	Galle International Stadium, Galle	10:00 AM

Where to watch Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Tests 2024 live in India

The Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Test series 2024 will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Ten 5 SD & HD channels in India

Live streaming of the Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Test Series 2024 will be available on the FanCode app and website in India.

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Tests 2024 squads

Sri Lanka Test squad: Dhananjaya de Silva (captain), Dinesh Chandimal, Oshada Fernando, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Angelo Mathews, Ramesh Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara, Milan Rathnayake, Jeffrey Vandersay

New Zealand Test squad: Tim Southee (captain), Tom Blundell, Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O'Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, Kane Williamson, Will Young

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From highest total to best bowling figures: Know every Test record at Providence Stadium in Guyana

The Providence Stadium is one of the largest sporting venues located in Providence, Guyana.

Located about 9 km south of the capital, Georgetown, the Providence Stadium is also popularly known as the Guyana National Stadium.

Established in 2006, the Providence Stadium has a seating capacity of 15,000, including three major stands and a grass bank that can accommodate around 4,000 spectators.

It was built to host Super Eight matches in the ICC World Cup 2007 held in March and April.

The Providence Stadium was also one of the selected venues for the ICC World T20 2010.

Earlier in 2008, the Providence Stadium staged its first Test match between West Indies and Sri Lanka. Led by Mahela Jayawardene, Sri Lanka won the Test by 121 runs.

Since then, it has hosted two Test matches so far. Let’s have a look at the Providence Stadium Test records and stats:

Providence Stadium Test records and stats

Highest total

The Sri Lanka national cricket team holds the record for the highest total at the Providence Stadium in Test cricket. During the first Test of Sri Lanka’s tour of West Indies in March 2008, the Mahela Jayawardene-led visitors posted a record total at the venue in the longest format. Electing to bat first, Sri Lanka rode on Mahela Jayawardene’s 136 and Malinda Warnapura’s 120, along with contributions from Chaminda Vaas (54 not out) and Michael Vandort (52) to record 476/8d in their first innings. In reply, West Indies were bowled out for 280 in their first innings before Sri Lanka scored 240/7d to set-up a target of over 400. Chasing 437, West Indies managed 315 in the fourth innings as Sri Lanka won the Guyana Test by 121 runs.

Lowest total

The West Indies cricket team registered the lowest total at the Providence Stadium in Test cricket. Hosts West Indies were bundled out for 152 in their second innings of the first Test against Pakistan in May 2011. Shivnarine Chanderpaul top-scored for West Indies with 36 not out. Saeed Ajmal was the wrecker-in-chief for Pakistan as recorded figures of 6/42. Earlier, the Daren Sammy-led West Indies posted 226 in their first innings before they skittled out Pakistan for 160. Chasing 219 in the fourth innings, Pakistan were bowled out for 178 as West Indies registered a 40-run victory in Guyana.

Most runs

West Indies cricketer Ramnaresh Sarwan scored the most runs at this ground in Tests. Between 2008 and 2011, the former right-handed batter amassed 186 runs in two Tests at an average of 46.50, including two fifties to his name. Former Sri Lankan left-hander Malinda Warnapura features second on the list with 182 runs in two innings at an impressive average of 91. He slammed one hundred and one fifty at this venue in Test cricket.

Most wickets

Former Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal picked up the most wickets at the Providence Stadium in Test cricket. The right-arm off-spinner bagged 11 wickets in a solitary Test in 2011 at an average of 10.09. He claimed two five-wicket hauls at the venue in Tests. Sri Lanka’s Chaminda Vaas is second on the list with eight wickets in two innings in 2008. He took one fifer at this venue in Test cricket.

Highest individual score

Sri Lanka’s Mahela Jayawardene registered the highest individual score at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. Batting at number four, Mahela Jayawardene scored 136 against hosts West Indies in the first innings of the opening Test in March 2008. His scintillating century was laced with 13 fours to help Sri Lanka post a record total of 476/8d at the venue in the longest format. The visitors rode on Mahela Jayawardene’s hundred to win the Test by 121 runs.

Best bowling figures in an innings

Saeed Ajmal recorded the best bowling figures in an innings of a Test at this venue in May 2011. The former right-arm off-spinner registered brilliant figures of 6/42 to help Pakistan bundle out West Indies for 152 in their second innings. Saeed Ajmal dismissed Darren Bravo, Kemar Roach, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Carlton Baugh, Ravi Rampaul and Devendra Bishoo. Despite Ajmal’s magnificent spell, Pakistan lost the Test by 40 runs in Guyana.

Best bowling figures in a match

Saeed Ajmal also holds the record for the best bowling figures in a Test match at the Providence Stadium. The off-spinner took 11 wickets during the first Test of Pakistan’s tour of West Indies in 2011. While Ajmal bagged five wickets for 69 runs in the first innings, he scalped six wickets for 42 runs in the second innings. However, the off-spinner’s brilliant performance went in vain as West Indies beat Pakistan by 40 runs.

Highest partnership

West Indies’ Dwayne Bravo and Ramnaresh Sarwan recorded the highest partnership at the Providence Stadium in Test cricket. Dwayne Bravo and Ramnaresh Sarwan forged a 134-run stand for the second wicket in their second innings of the first Test against Sri Lanka in 2008. Chasing 437 in the fourth innings, Dwayne Bravo scored 83 while Ramnaresh Sarwan added 72. Despite their best efforts, West Indies were bowled out for 315 as the visitors secured a 121-run victory in Guyana.

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Rohit Sharma vs Sri Lanka records: Statistical deep dive across all formats

Rohit Sharma vs Sri Lanka stats and records showcase the consistency of the Indian cricket team captain against the Lions across all formats in international cricket.

Since making his international debut in 2007, Rohit Sharma has often enjoyed batting against Sri Lanka, especially in Test and ODI cricket.

Rohit Sharma slammed his first century against Sri Lanka in a one-day international in Bulawayo in May 2010.

Batting at No.4, Rohit Sharma scored an unbeaten 101 off 100 balls to guide India to a seven-wicket win in a Zimbabwe Triangular Series game.

Laced with six fours and two sixes, the match-winning knock was his second consecutive century after he recorded his maiden international ton against Zimbabwe in the previous match of the series.

Since then, Rohit Sharma has played several memorable knocks against Sri Lanka in international cricket.

In November 2014, the swashbuckling batter broke the record for the highest individual score in ODI cricket.

During the fourth ODI of Sri Lanka’s tour of India, the stylish opening batter scored 264 off just 173 balls at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. His double century included 33 fours and nine sixes. Rohit’s magnificent knock later powered India to a massive 153-run victory.

Know Rohit Sharma vs Sri Lanka stats and records.

Rohit Sharma vs Sri Lanka stats and records

Format	Matches	Runs	Average	100s	50s
Test	7	509	50.90	1	4
ODI	55	2,021	46.18	6	9
T20I	19	411	24.17	1	1
Total	78	2,784	40.94	8	12

Let us dive deep into the Rohit Sharma vs Sri Lanka records and stats to break down his impressive numbers in this enthralling fixture.

Rohit Sharma vs Sri Lanka stats and records in Test cricket

Rohit Sharma played his first Test against Sri Lanka in the opening game of India’s tour of Sri Lanka in Galle in August 2015.

Two years later in 2017, the right-handed batter slammed his first Test century vs Sri Lanka in the second Test in Nagpur.

Batting at No.6, Sharma scored an unbeaten 102 laced with eight fours and one six. The hosts later won the Test by an innings and 239 runs.

Between 2015 and 2022, the Indian talisman has scored 509 Test runs in seven matches at an impressive average of 50.90. He has recorded one century and four fifties against Sri Lanka in Test cricket.

Matches	Runs	Average	Strike-rate	100s	50s
7	509	50.90	63.07	1	4

Rohit Sharma vs Sri Lanka stats and records in ODI cricket

Rohit Sharma has been a consistent performer against Sri Lanka in one-day international (ODI) cricket.

The Maharashtra-born cricketer has accumulated 2,021 runs in 54 ODIs at an average of 45.93 and a strike rate of 96.67. He has hit six hundreds and nine fifties versus Sri Lanka in the 50-over format.

Matches	Runs	Average	Strike-rate	100s	50s
55	2,021	45.93	96.67	6	9

Rohit Sharma vs Sri Lanka stats and records in T20I cricket

When it comes to T20 International cricket against Sri Lanka, Rohit Sharma has been inconsistent against the Asian neighbours.

Sharma played his first T20I against Sri Lanka in Colombo in February 2009. While he was dismissed cheaply (4), India won the game by three wickets.

Later in 2017, captain Sharma led from the front as he smashed 118 off just 43 balls in the second T20I of Sri Lanka’s tour of India in Indore. His knock included 12 fours and 10 maximums as India won the match by 88 runs.

Since then, Sharma has scored 411 runs in 19 T20Is at an average of 24.17 and a strike rate of 144.21. He has recorded one century and one fifty against Sri Lanka in T20 international cricket.

Matches	Runs	Average	Strike-rate	100s	50s
19	411	24.17	144.21	1	1

Having slammed at least one century against Sri Lanka in all three formats, these stats further showcase Sharma’s splendid record vs Sri Lanka in international cricket since his debut in 2007.

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Live streaming, India vs Sri Lanka ODIs 2024 begins on August 2: Where to watch - full schedule

The India vs Sri Lanka ODI Series 2024 will start in Colombo on Friday, August 2.

The Indian cricket team will head into the 50-over series brimming with confidence after they registered a 3-0 series win against hosts Sri Lanka in the recently-concluded T20I series.

Under new head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav, India won the first two T20Is comprehensively before the Men in Blue pulled off a miraculous win from the jaws of defeat in the final T20I in Pallekele to complete a 3-0 series whitewash.

India are currently the top-ranked men’s ODI team while Sri Lanka are placed seventh in the ICC men’s ODI team rankings.

Meanwhile, the visitors will be further bolstered by the return of ODI captain Rohit Sharma and talisman Virat Kohli for the upcoming three-match series.

Star batter Shubman Gill will be Rohit Sharma’s deputy in the ODI series against Sri Lanka.

Wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul and middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer have also returned to the ODI squad.

In the bowling department, young pacer Harshit Rana has received his maiden India call-up.

Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh and Khaleel Ahmed are the other fast bowlers in the 15-man squad. Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel are the two leading spinners in the squad.

On the other hand, the Sri Lanka national cricket team will aim to bounce back after their disappointing performance in the three-match T20I series.

Ahead of the India vs Sri Lanka ODI Series 2024, the hosts have announced their 16-member squad to be led by Charith Asalanka.

Young wicketkeeper-batter Nishan Madushka has been included in Sri Lanka’s ODI squad.

However, Sri Lanka will miss the services of experienced pacer Dushmantha Chameera due to bronchitis and respiratory infection while Nuwan Thushara has been ruled out after he fractured his thumb during training ahead of the India series.

Meanwhile, all the three India vs Sri Lanka ODI 2024 matches will be played at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

India vs Sri Lanka head-to-head in ODI cricket

The India vs Sri Lanka head-to-head in ODI cricket favours the Men in Blue. India have won 99 of the 168 ODIs that they have played against Sri Lanka in international cricket. Sri Lanka have registered 57 victories so far. As many as 11 games ended with no results while one match ended in a tie.

The last time these two sides met in the ODI format, India thrashed Sri Lanka by 302 runs in an ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai in November.

Where to watch India vs Sri Lanka ODI 2024 live

The India vs Sri Lanka ODI 2024 series will be telecast live on Sony Sports Ten 1 (English), Sony Sports Ten 3 (Hindi), Sony Sports Ten 4 (Tamil & Telugu), Sony Sports Ten 5 (English) and their respective HD TV channels.

Live streaming of the India vs Sri Lanka ODIs 2024 will be available on the SonyLIV app and website in India.

India vs Sri Lanka ODI 2024 schedule and live match start times

All times in India Standard Time (IST)

Day and Date	Match	Venue	Time
Friday, August 2	India vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI	R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo	2:30 PM IST
Sunday, August 4	India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI	R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo	2:30 PM IST
Wednesday, August 7	India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI	R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo	2:30 PM IST

India vs Sri Lanka ODI 2024 squads

India ODI squad: Rohit Sharma (captain), Ꮪhubman Gill (vice-captain), Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wicket-keeper), Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Riyan Parag, Axar Patel, Khaleel Ahmed, Harshit Rana

Sri Lanka ODI squad: Charith Asalanka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wicket-keeper), Sadeera Samarawickrama (wicket-keeper), Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Nishan Madushka (wicket-keeper), Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Akila Dananjaya, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando

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Live streaming, Lanka Premier League 2024 begins on July 1: Where to watch in India - full schedule

The Lanka Premier League 2024 will start on July 1 and run till July 21 in Sri Lanka.

Organised by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), as many as five teams will compete in a total of 24 matches in the fifth edition of the Lanka Premier League.

Colombo Strikers, Dambulla Sixers, Galle Marvels,Jaffna Kings and Kandy Falcons are the five teams that will feature in Lanka Premier League 2024.

As per the Lanka Premier League 2024 schedule, each team will play the other side twice in a double round-robin format. The top four teams in the standings after all the league matches will qualify for the LPL 2024 knockouts.

The top two teams in the standings will clash in Qualifier 1, while the third-placed and fourth-placed teams will lock horns in the Eliminator.

The winner of the Eliminator will later face the loser of Qualifier 1 for a place in the LPL 2024 final.

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Dambulla’s Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium and the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo are the three venues that will host all LPL 2024 matches.

B-love Kandy are the defending champions of the Lanka Premier League after beating Dambulla Aura (now Dambulla Sixers) by five wickets in the 2023 final in Colombo.

Meanwhile, Jaffna Kings are the most successful team in the tournament’s history with three titles.

Where to watch Lanka Premier League 2024 live in India

Lanka Premier League 2024 will be telecast live on Star Sports Network’s TV channel in India.

Live streaming of the LPL 2024 will be available on the FanCode app and website in India.

Lanka Premier League 2024 schedule and live match start times

All match times are in India Standard Time (IST)

Day and Date	Match	Venue	Time (IST)
Monday, July 1	B-love Kandy vs Dambulla Sixers	Pallekele International Cricket Stadium	7:30 PM
Tuesday, July 2	Jaffna Kings vs Galle Marvels	Pallekele International Cricket Stadium	3:00 PM
Tuesday, July 2	Colombo Strikers vs B-love Kandy	Pallekele International Cricket Stadium	7:30 PM
Wednesday, July 3	Dambulla Sixers vs Jaffna Kings	Pallekele International Cricket Stadium	3:00 PM
Wednesday, July 3	Galle Marvels vs Colombo Strikers	Pallekele International Cricket Stadium	7:30 PM
Friday, July 5	Galle Marvels vs Jaffna Kings	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium	7:30 PM
Saturday, July 6	B-love Kandy vs Colombo Strikers	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium	3:00 PM
Saturday, July 6	Dambulla Sixers vs Jaffna Kings	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium	7:30 PM
Sunday, July 7	Galle Marvels vs B-love Kandy	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium	3:00 PM
Sunday, July 7	Colombo Strikers vs Dambulla Sixers	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium	7:30 PM
Tuesday, July 9	B-love Kandy vs Jaffna Kings	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium	3:00 PM
Tuesday, July 9	Dambulla Sixers vs Galle Marvels	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium	7:30 PM
Wednesday, July 10	Colombo Strikers vs Jaffna Kings	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium	3:00 PM
Wednesday, July 10	Galle Marvels vs B-love Kandy	Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium	7:30 PM
Saturday, July 13	Jaffna Kings vs B-love Kandy	R.Premadasa Stadium	7:30 PM
Sunday, July 14	Dambulla Sixers vs Galle Marvels	R.Premadasa Stadium	3:00 PM
Sunday, July 14	Colombo Strikers vs Jaffna Kings	R.Premadasa Stadium	7:30 PM
Monday, July 15	B-love Kandy vs Dambulla Sixers	R.Premadasa Stadium	3:00 PM
Monday, July 15	Colombo Strikers vs Galle Marvels	R.Premadasa Stadium	7:30 PM
Tuesday, July 16	Dambulla Sixers vs Colombo Strikers	R.Premadasa Stadium	7:30 PM
Thursday, July 18	Qualifier 1	R.Premadasa Stadium	3:00 PM
Thursday, July 18	Eliminator	R.Premadasa Stadium	7:30 PM
Saturday, July 20	Qualifier 2	R.Premadasa Stadium	7:30 PM
Sunday, July 21	Lanka Premier League 2024 final	R.Premadasa Stadium	7:30 PM

Lanka Premier League 2024 teams and squads

B-Love Kandy: Wanindu Hasaranga (captain), Dushmantha Chameera, Kamindu Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Andre Fletcher (wicket-keeper), Mohammad Haris (wicket-keeper), Ashen Bandara, Dinesh Chandimal (wicket-keeper), Dasun Shanaka, Ramesh Mendis, Dimuth Karunaratne, Mohammad Hasnain, Pawan Rathnayake, Chamath Gomez, Chaturanga De Silva, Kavindu Pathiratne, Lakshan Sandakan, Sammu Ashan, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Ali, Kasun Rajitha

Colombo Strikers: Thisara Perera (captain), Chamika Karunaratne, Nipun Dhananjaya, Sadeera Samarawickrama (wicket-keeper), Shadab Khan, Glenn Phillips, Chamika Gunasekara, Dunith Wellalage, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicket-keeper), Taskin Ahmed, Angelo Perera, Shevon Daniel, Binura Fernando, Garuka Sanketh, Matheesha Pathirana, Shehan Fernando, Kavin Bandara, Isitha Wijesundara, Muhammad Waseem, Allah Ghazanfar

Dambulla Sixers: Kusal Perera (captain/wicket-keeper), Dushan Hemantha, Praveen Jayawickrama, Dilshan Madushanka, Nuwan Thushara, Mustafizur Rahman, Ibrahim Zadran, Lahiru Udara (wicket-keeper), Akila Dananjaya, Danushka Gunathilaka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Nuwan Pradeep, Ranesh Silva (wicket-keeper), Lahiru Madushanka, Sonal Dinusha, Reeza Hendricks, Mark Chapman, Sachitha Jayatilake, Towhid Hridoy, Nimesh Vimukhti, Mohammad Nabi, Asanka Manoj, Chamindu Wickramasinghe

Galle Marvels: Niroshan Dickwella (captain/wicket-keeper), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Lasith Croospulle, Maheesh Theekshana, Tim Seifert (wicket-keeper), Alex Hales, Janith Liyanage, Dwaine Pretorious, Sahan Arachchige, Lahiru Kumara, Prabath Jayasuriya, Sean Williams, Zahoor Khan, Malsha Tharupathi, Sadisha Rajapaksa, Mohomed Shiraz, Isuru Udana, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Kavindu Nadeeshan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Chamindu Wijesinghe, Jeffrey Vandersay

Jaffna Kings: Charith Asalanka (captain), Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Kusal Mendis (wicket-keeper), Avishka Fernando, Azmatullah Omarzai, Noor Ahmad, Rilee Rossouw, Fabian Allen, Dhananjaya De Silva, Pramod Madushan, Jason Behrendorff, Asitha Fernando, Vishad Randika (wicket-keeper), Lahiru Samarakoon, Eshan Malinga, Alex Ross, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Wanuja Sahan, Murvin Abinash, Arul Pragasm, Pathum Nissanka, Nishan Madushka (wicket-keeper), Theesan Vithushan, Nisala Tharaka

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Lowest totals in T20 World Cup: Netherlands top the unwanted list

On March 24, 2014, the Netherlands cricket team topped an unfortunate record list of lowest totals in T20 World Cup after they were bundled out for 39 against Sri Lanka in Chattogram, Bangladesh.

Put into bat by Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal, the Netherlands lost wickets at regular intervals as four batters were dismissed for a duck. For the Dutch, Tom Cooper was the highest run-scorer as he managed 16 runs off 18 balls, the only batter to get into double digits.

Sri Lanka all-rounder Angelo Mathews and mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis were the pick of the bowlers as they bagged three wickets each.

Prior to the Netherlands’ batting misfortune at the 2014 T20 World Cup, the Ireland cricket team held the record for lowest total in the T20 World Cup.

Chasing a modest target of 139, the Irish batters were bowled out for 68 against West Indies in Providence in 2010.

In the 2021 edition of the T20 World Cup, the Netherlands once again put in a disappointing batting performance as they were skittled out for 44 against Sri Lanka in a bowling-friendly Sharjah pitch.

As a result with scores of 39 and 44, the Netherlands now hold the record for registering the two lowest totals in T20 World Cup history.

Meanwhile, a vaunted West Indies batting line-up led by captain Kieron Pollard collapsed like a pack of cards as they were bundled out for 55 against England in a T20 World Cup 2021 Super 12 encounter at the Dubai International Stadium.

The Windies’ 55 is the lowest total by an ICC full-member nation in the T20 World Cup. Previously, New Zealand held the record for the lowest total by a full-member nation in a T20 World Cup after they were dismissed for 60 by Sri Lanka in Chattogram, Bangladesh in 2014.

Lowest scores in T20 World Cup

Team	Score	Opposition	Ground	Match Date
Netherlands	39	Sri Lanka	Chattogram	March 24, 2014
Netherlands	44	Sri Lanka	Sharjah	October 22, 2021
West Indies	55	England	Dubai (DSC)	October 23, 2021
Afghanistan	56	South Africa	Tarouba	June 27, 2024
Scotland	60	Afghanistan	Sharjah	October 25, 2021
New Zealand	60	Sri Lanka	Chattogram	March 31, 2014
Ireland	68	West Indies	Providence	April 30, 2010
Hong Kong	69	Nepal	Chattogram	March 16, 2014
Bangladesh	70	New Zealand	Kolkata	March 26, 2016
Afghanistan	72	Bangladesh	Dhaka	March 16, 2014
Kenya	73	New Zealand	Durban	September 12, 2007

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