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Ireland vs Sri Lanka head to head record
Data through 8 February 2026Last updated 8 February 2026
Ireland and Sri Lanka met 10 times in matches in the data (2007–2026). Ireland won 0 and Sri Lanka won 10. Sri Lanka lead the head-to-head in the data by 10 wins. In the last 5 meetings, Ireland won 0 and Sri Lanka won 5. The highest total in the fixture is 704/3 by Sri Lanka (24 Apr 2023).
Matches
10
2007–2026
Ireland won
0
Sri Lanka won
10
Ireland vs Sri Lanka by format
| Format | Played | Won | Lost | Tied | Drawn | NR | Win % | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | 2023–2023 |
| ODIs | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | 2007–2023 |
| T20Is | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | 2009–2026 |
Wins per year
Show as table
| Year | Ireland wins | Sri Lanka wins |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 3 |
| 2026 | 0 | 1 |
Last 10 Ireland vs Sri Lanka matches
| Date | Teams | Result | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Feb 2026 | Sri Lanka 163/6 (20 ov) Ireland 143 (19.5 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 20 runs | R Premadasa Stadium |
| 25 Jun 2023 | Sri Lanka 325 (49.5 ov) Ireland 192 (31 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 133 runs | Queens Sports Club |
| 24 Apr 2023 | Ireland 492 & 202 Sri Lanka 704/3d | Sri Lanka won by an innings and 10 runs | Galle International Stadium |
| 16 Apr 2023 | Sri Lanka 591/6d Ireland 143 & 168 | Sri Lanka won by an innings and 280 runs | Galle International Stadium |
| 23 Oct 2022 | Ireland 128/8 (20 ov) Sri Lanka 133/1 (15 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 9 wickets | Bellerive Oval |
| 20 Oct 2021 | Sri Lanka 171/7 (20 ov) Ireland 101 (18.3 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 70 runs | Zayed Cricket Stadium |
| 18 Jun 2016 | Ireland 241 (45 ov) Sri Lanka 377/8 (50 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 136 runs | The Village |
| 6 May 2014 | Sri Lanka 219/8 (50 ov) Ireland 140 (39.5 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 79 runs | Clontarf Cricket Club Ground |
| 14 Jun 2009 | Ireland 135/7 (20 ov) Sri Lanka 144/9 (20 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 9 runs | Lord's |
| 18 Apr 2007 | Ireland 77 (27.4 ov) Sri Lanka 81/2 (10 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets | National Cricket Stadium |
Biggest wins
| Winner | Margin | Against | Format | Date | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | innings and 280 runs | Ireland | Test | 16 Apr 2023 | Galle International Stadium |
| Sri Lanka | innings and 10 runs | Ireland | Test | 24 Apr 2023 | Galle International Stadium |
| Sri Lanka | 136 runs | Ireland | ODI | 18 Jun 2016 | The Village |
| Sri Lanka | 9 wickets | Ireland | T20I | 23 Oct 2022 | Bellerive Oval |
| Sri Lanka | 8 wickets | Ireland | ODI | 18 Apr 2007 | National Cricket Stadium |
Highest and lowest totals
Most runs in Ireland vs Sri Lanka matches
| Player | Team | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kusal Mendis | Sri Lanka | 6 | 517 | 129.25 | 89.4 | 245 | 2 |
| Dimuth Karunaratne | Sri Lanka | 3 | 397 | 132.33 | 84.3 | 179 | 3 |
| Harry Tector | Ireland | 8 | 300 | 37.50 | 59.5 | 85 | 0 |
| KNM Fernando | Sri Lanka | 2 | 234 | 117.00 | 60.5 | 205 | 1 |
| C Campher | Ireland | 8 | 231 | 28.88 | 56.2 | 111 | 1 |
| Andy Balbirnie | Ireland | 7 | 205 | 29.29 | 60.1 | 95 | 0 |
| Sadeera Samarawickrama | Sri Lanka | 2 | 186 | 186.00 | 93.0 | 104 | 1 |
| Paul Stirling | Ireland | 8 | 183 | 22.88 | 67.3 | 103 | 1 |
| Lorcan Tucker | Ireland | 7 | 175 | 25.00 | 71.1 | 80 | 0 |
| Angelo Mathews | Sri Lanka | 5 | 164 | 41.00 | 84.1 | 100 | 1 |
Most wickets in Ireland vs Sri Lanka matches
| Player | Team | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGRP Jayasuriya | Sri Lanka | 4 | 17 | 21.76 | 2.69 | 7/52 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | Sri Lanka | 4 | 11 | 12.82 | 6.41 | 5/79 |
| Ramesh Mendis | Sri Lanka | 4 | 11 | 26.18 | 3.25 | 5/64 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Sri Lanka | 4 | 10 | 8.80 | 4.89 | 3/17 |
| Mark Adair | Ireland | 5 | 8 | 28.12 | 5.08 | 4/46 |
| Suranga Lakmal | Sri Lanka | 2 | 7 | 9.57 | 3.72 | 4/38 |
| Barry McCarthy | Ireland | 4 | 7 | 23.43 | 7.45 | 3/56 |
| Vishwa Fernando | Sri Lanka | 4 | 6 | 24.67 | 3.44 | 2/3 |
| Muttiah Muralitharan | Sri Lanka | 2 | 5 | 6.40 | 3.56 | 4/19 |
| Ajantha Mendis | Sri Lanka | 2 | 5 | 9.80 | 3.50 | 3/27 |
Where they met
| Ground | Played | Ireland won | Sri Lanka won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galle International Stadium | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Lord's | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Zayed Cricket Stadium | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| National Cricket Stadium | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Clontarf Cricket Club Ground | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| The Village | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| R Premadasa Stadium | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Bellerive Oval | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Ireland vs Sri Lanka head to head record?
10 matches: Ireland won 0, Sri Lanka won 10, tied 0, drawn 0, no result 0 (data 2007–2026).
Who won the last Ireland vs Sri Lanka match?
Sri Lanka won by 20 runs (8 Feb 2026).
What is the highest score in Ireland vs Sri Lanka matches?
704/3 by Sri Lanka on 24 Apr 2023.
Who has scored the most runs in Ireland vs Sri Lanka matches?
Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka), 517 runs in 6 innings.
Who has taken the most wickets in Ireland vs Sri Lanka matches?
NGRP Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka), 17 wickets.
Team pages
Past results only, not a prediction. Coverage: Cricsheet data from the early 2000s.
Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Definitions: methodology.