Sri Lanka National Cricket Team is a professional team based out of Sri Lanka and drawn primarily from its diverse population. Established as far back as 1996 when Arjuna Ranatunga led Sri Lanka to victory at its inaugural limited-overs World Cup, their membership hails mainly from multiethnic backgrounds across Sri Lanka.
The recent sri lanka national cricket team vs australian men’s cricket team match scorecard highlights key performances, showing how the team continues to compete fiercely against top international opponents.
| Date | Format | Venue | Result | Key Performers (Sri Lanka) | Key Performers (Australia) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2025 | ODI | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | Sri Lanka won by 174 runs | Charith Asalanka (127), Maheesh Theekshana (4/40) | – |
| Feb 12, 2025 | ODI | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | Sri Lanka won by 49 runs | Charith Asalanka (127), Asitha Fernando (2/23) | – |
| Feb 9, 2025 | Test | Galle International Stadium | Australia won by 9 wickets | Angelo Mathews (50), Kusal Mendis (43) | Usman Khawaja (232), Steve Smith (141), Matt Kuhnemann (9/149) |
| Feb 6, 2025 | Test | Galle International Stadium | Australia won by an innings and 242 runs | – | Usman Khawaja (232), Steve Smith (141), Josh Inglis (102), Matt Kuhnemann (9/149) |
| Feb 4, 2025 | ODI | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | Sri Lanka won by 49 runs | Charith Asalanka (127), Asitha Fernando (2/23) | – |
Tests
Sri Lanka and Australia’s longstanding rivalry is an unforgettable tale of tactical masterclasses, thrilling matches and historic moments.
Sri Lanka and Australia have faced off across formats since 2004, displaying Sri Lanka’s home fortress resilience versus Australia’s away prowess; with Australia’s powerplay aggression on bouncy pitches and Sri Lanka’s Galle whitewash providing key moments.
This timeline illuminates rising stars such as Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka with his chase mastery to Australia’s Travis Head’s double centuries and Dunith Wellalage’s spin depth batting talent, while also detailing scorecards that charted their rivalry and provided insights such as 2025 series’ DRS controversy and Australia’s overall lead of 63-39 after 106 matches in ODIs against Sri Lanka.
Darwin hosts its latest chapter as first-class cricket makes its return after 19 years in the Top End. Australia A will face Sri Lanka A, captained by Darren Lehmann.
Their lineup features openers Jake Weatherald and Oliver Peake – Weatherald scored 183 runs at Tuesday’s Shield tournament to boost his Test hopes even further than when leading Shield run charts last season.
It will also mark the return of the Darren Lehmann Trophy after its five-year hiatus in Darwin. Australian captain Tim Paine led his NT side to success in 2006 by leading them through another challenging campaign in Darwin which has hosted some of his most memorable tests.
T20Is
Sri Lanka Cricket (in Sinhala: and Tamil: ilankkai kriketa kandayama) is the national cricket team representing Sri Lanka internationally in international cricket competition.
A full member of the International Cricket Council with Test, One-Day International (ODI), and Twenty20 International (T20I) status respectively. Nicknamed The Lions” it is administered by Sri Lanka Cricket.
Sri Lanka has long been known for producing top cricket players, particularly during the 2000s when several notable cricketers emerged, such as wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Sangakkara, batter Mahela Jayawardene, allrounders TM Dilshan and Lasith Malinga, among many others.
A team comprising these players won the 2014 T20 World Cup; Dilshan also leads T20I run scoring while his innovative dilscoop shot is widely adopted worldwide by batters.
Since 2015, Sri Lanka’s men’s cricket team has struggled at international events. They frequently fall short of reaching semi-finals and fail to automatically qualify for major tournaments; additionally, many key players have left the game altogether.
In response to this situation, their cricket board is taking measures such as encouraging cricket within rural communities in an attempt to alleviate it.
Afghanistan will provide the team with an extremely stiff challenge when they meet them at the upcoming ACC T20 Asia Cup 2025 match in Abu Dhabi. Both sides will have much at stake for this encounter that marks their initial meeting under this format.
Sri Lanka’s batting will need to be at its best against Afghan bowlers as they have had difficulty finding form in T20 format. Experienced batsmen such as Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal must raise their performances against Afghan bowlers who have shown that they can challenge even big teams; their aggressive approach and solid fielding abilities makes them dangerous opponents.
This list comprises all players who have won at least one T20I cap for Sri Lanka, initially in chronological order of when each won his or her debut T20I cap win.
Internationals
Sri Lanka and Australia share one of the most exciting and bitterly-contested rivalries in cricket, from nail-biting T20 finishes to intense ODI series that put both teams through their paces, these matches showcase world-class talent and fierce competitiveness that has delighted cricket fans around the world. Their rivalry has produced extraordinary heroics that continue to inspire.
Since 1965, Sri Lanka’s national cricket team has gained global acclaim. Their performance at the 1996 Cricket World Cup changed perceptions worldwide about Sri Lanka’s potential as an opponent to Australia and vice versa.
Since then, their performance in international competitions has only become stronger with limited-overs format competition now challenging Australia for dominance once more.
Sri Lanka’s aggressive play, featuring fast bowlers and power hitters, has been met by Australia’s defensive style and tactical brilliance, resulting in match scorecards that show an intricate interplay of two dynamic cultures clashing with pride and purpose.
From T20 World Cups and bilateral series to home and away ODIs and Tests – these matchups never cease to entertain cricket fans worldwide!
Sri Lanka and Australia’s upcoming series is sure to be exciting, with both teams boasting impressive rosters of talent. Sri Lanka boasts a young side led by talented young cricketers while Australia boasts star players from their vast bench. All five ODIs and Test match will take place in Kandy, Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka’s cricket team has managed to remain on an upward trend despite political unrest in the island nation. Their recent victories against Australia include numerous one-day internationals (ODIs), with one hope being an historic Test victory over them. Under an excellent coach who strives to bring out the best from his squad.
First-class cricket will return to the Northern Territory after 19 years with Australia A’s tour of Sri Lanka A next month, led by Brad Haddin as captain, including veteran players such as Shane Watson and Mitchell Johnson.