Historic Matches & Memories – India vs Sri Lanka
Greatest Test Moments in India vs Sri Lanka History
1. Sanath Jayasuriya’s Record-Breaking 340 (1997)
- Match: India vs Sri Lanka, Colombo (R. Premadasa Stadium)
- Performance: Sanath Jayasuriya smashed 340 runs in a single innings, propelling Sri Lanka to 952/6 declared, the highest-ever team total in Test cricket history.
- Result: Match ended in a draw.
2. Anil Kumble’s 6/53 in Delhi (2005)
- Match: India vs Sri Lanka, Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi
- Performance: Anil Kumble took six wickets in a devastating spell, helping India secure a comprehensive 188-run victory.
- Result: India won by 188 runs.
3. Muralitharan’s Magic (2008)
- Match: India vs Sri Lanka, Galle International Stadium
- Performance: Muttiah Muralitharan’s 11-wicket haul demolished the Indian batting lineup, securing a massive win for Sri Lanka.
- Result: Sri Lanka won by an innings and 239 runs.
4. Rishabh Pant’s Explosive 96 (2022)
- Match: India vs Sri Lanka, Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali
- Performance: Rishabh Pant’s blistering knock of 96 off 97 balls set the tone for India’s commanding innings victory.
- Result: India won by an innings and 222 runs.
5. Sri Lanka’s Famous Victory in Colombo (2015)
- Match: India vs Sri Lanka, P. Sara Oval, Colombo
- Performance: Dinesh Chandimal’s aggressive century helped Sri Lanka chase down 176 in the final innings.
- Result: Sri Lanka won by 63 runs.
Honorable Mentions
- 1982 Chennai Test – Sri Lanka’s first-ever Test match against India ended in a draw.
- 1994 Lucknow Test – India won by an innings and 119 runs, with Mohammad Azharuddin scoring a century.
- 2017 Nagpur Test – India secured an innings and 239-run victory, with Virat Kohli’s double century.
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