India vs Sri Lanka T20 Internationals, few unique records

India Vs Sri Lanka, T20 Records

From 3rd January, India is staring their cricket campaign of 2023 with India vs Sri Lanka T20 series. There have been numerous unique records set in T20 matches between India and Sri Lanka over the years. From high individual scores to impressive bowling figures, these two teams have produced some memorable moments in the shortest format of the game. Some of the most notable records include Kuldeep Yadav's 5/24 figures, Kusal Perera's rapid half-century, and Lasith Malinga's 100th T20 wicket. In this article, we will look at some of the most unique records set in T20 matches between India and Sri Lanka.

Few unique records for India vs Sri Lanka T20 matches

In 2017, Rohit Sharma became the first player to score three centuries in T20I cricket, with all of them coming against Sri Lanka.
In 2020, Navdeep Saini became the first Indian bowler to take a wicket with the first ball of his T20I career, dismissing Kusal Perera of Sri Lanka.
In 2020, Shardul Thakur became the first Indian bowler to take three wickets in the final over of a T20I match, helping India win the match against Sri Lanka.
In 2017, Yuzvendra Chahal became the first Indian spinner to take a five-wicket haul in T20I cricket, with all five wickets coming against Sri Lanka.
In 2020, KL Rahul became the first Indian batsman to score a century in all three formats of international cricket, with his T20I century coming against Sri Lanka.
In 2018, Kusal Perera scored the fastest half-century in T20 internationals, reaching 50 runs in just 17 balls, in a match against India.
In 2020, Lasith Malinga became the first bowler to take 100 wickets in T20 internationals, during a match against India.
In 2017, India set the record for the highest successful run chase in T20 internationals, chasing down a target of 211 runs against Sri Lanka.
In 2020, Virat Kohli became the fastest player to reach 2,000 runs in T20 internationals, achieving the feat in just his 56th match, against Sri Lanka.
In 2020, Kohli became the fastest player to reach 2,000 runs in T20 internationals, achieving the feat in just his 56th match, against Sri Lanka.
In 2017, Kohli scored the most runs in a bilateral T20 series, with a total of 299 runs in a 3-match series against Sri Lanka.
In 2016, Kohli scored the most runs in a T20 international calendar year, with a total of 641 runs in 16 matches, including three matches against Sri Lanka.
In 2020, Kohli scored his fastest T20 international half-century, reaching 50 runs in just 22 balls, in a match against Sri Lanka.
In 2021, Kohli scored his highest T20 international score against Sri Lanka, with a score of 94 runs not out.
In 2018, Kohli became the first player to score 500 runs in T20 internationals against a single opposition, reaching the milestone against Sri Lanka.
In 2021, Rohit scored his highest T20 international score against Sri Lanka, with a score of 118 runs not out.
In 2018, Rohit became the first player to score 1,000 runs in T20 internationals against a single opposition, reaching the milestone against Sri Lanka.
In 2017, Rohit scored the most runs in a bilateral T20 series, with a total of 309 runs in a 3-match series against Sri Lanka.
In 2019, Rohit scored the most runs in a T20 international calendar year, with a total of 648 runs in 25 matches, including three matches against Sri Lanka.
In 2020, Rohit scored his fastest T20 international half-century, reaching 50 runs in just 25 balls, in a match against Sri Lanka.

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FAQs

Who won more matches India or Sri Lanka?

India and Sri Lanka have faced each other 26 times in T20 International cricket so far. Out of this, Team India has hoisted the flag of victory 17 times. At the same time, the Sri Lankan team has won eight times. The result of one match could not be known.

What is the highest successful run chase in T20 internationals?

In 2017, India set the record for the highest successful run chase in T20 internationals, chasing down a target of 211 runs against Sri Lanka.

Who is the first player to score 1,000 runs in T20 internationals against a single opposition?

In 2018, Rohit became the first player to score 1,000 runs in T20 internationals against a single opposition, reaching the milestone against Sri Lanka.

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