Sri Lanka Cricket team in Test
Sri Lanka achieved Test status in 1981 and played their first Test match against England in 1982. The team has played 283 test matches at the time of writing this. With a winning percentage of over 31%, they have shown the world how dominant they are in the test cricket realm. Sri Lanka boasts of […]
Sri Lanka achieved Test status in 1981 and played their first Test match against England in 1982. The team has played 283 test matches at the time of writing this. With a winning percentage of over 31%, they have shown the world how dominant they are in the test cricket realm.
Sri Lanka boasts of some incredible individual records in Test cricket. Muttiah Muralitharan, regarded as one of the greatest spinners of all time, holds the record for the most Test wickets, a staggering 800.
Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene, two of the finest batsmen in Sri Lankan history, have amassed over 10,000 Test runs each.
The team has also achieved notable milestones as a collective unit. In 2016, they recorded their highest-ever Test total of 952/6 against India, with a triple century from Karunaratne.
Test Series Played by Sri Lanka
The Sri Lankan cricket team has played 134 test series since its induction into the test-playing nations. Of these, 48 were won, 58 lost, and 28 were drawn.
| Total No. of series played | Year | Win | Lose | Draw |
| 134 | 1982-2023 | 48 | 58 | 28 |
Test Matches Played by Sri Lanka
The Sri Lankan cricket team has played 283 matches since its induction into the test-playing nations. Of these, 90 were won, 107 lost, and 85 were drawn.
| Total No. of matches played | Year | Win | Lose | Draw |
| 283 | 1982-2023 | 90 | 107 | 85 |
Highest Inning Score by the Sri Lanka Team in Test
952 is the highest test inning score by the Sri Lanka team in the test. The match was played against India in Colombo (RPS) in 1997.
Here is the list of the record of the top 10 inning scores the Sri Lankan team made in the Test.
| S.No | Score | Opponent | Venue | Year | Result |
| 1 | 952 | India | Colombo (RPS) | 1997 | Draw |
| 2 | 760 | India | Ahmedabad | 2009 | Draw |
| 3 | 756 | South Africa | Colombo (SSC) | 2006 | Win |
| 4 | 730 | Bangladesh | Mirpur | 2014 | Win |
| 5 | 713 | Zimbabwe | Bulawayo | 2004 | Win |
| 6 | 713 | Bangladesh | Chattogram | 2018 | Draw |
| 7 | 704 | Ireland | Galle | 2023 | Win |
| 8 | 648 | Bangladesh | Pallekele | 2021 | Draw |
| 9 | 644 | Pakistan | Karachi | 2009 | Draw |
| 10 | 642 | India | Colombo (SSC) | 2010 | Draw |
Most Runs for the Sri Lanka Cricket Team in Test
The record for the most runs (13206) for a Sri Lanka cricket team is held by KC Sangakkara. Check out the list of the top 10 players who scored the most runs for the Sri Lanka cricket team in the Test.
Most Wickets for the Sri Lanka Cricket Team in Test
The record for taking the most wickets (795) for the Sri Lanka cricket team is held by M Muralidaran. Check out the list of the top 10 players who have taken the most wickets in the Test for the Sri Lanka cricket team.
Highest Partnership for the Sri Lanka Cricket Team in Test
Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene hold the record for the highest partnership for the Sri Lanka cricket team in Test. They made 624 runs for the 3rd wicket against South Africa in 2006. Check out the list of the top 10 highest partnerships for the Sri Lanka cricket team in the Test.
Most Runs in an Inning for the Sri Lanka Cricket Team in Test
The record for the most runs scored in an inning (374 runs in 572 balls) for the Sri Lanka cricket team in Test is held by DPMD Jayawardene. The match was played against South Africa in Colombo in 2006. Check out the list of the top 10 players who have scored the most runs in an inning for the Sri Lanka cricket team in the Test.
Most Wickets in an Inning for the Sri Lanka Cricket Team in Test
Muthiah Muralidaran (9 wickets) holds the record for the most wickets in an inning for the Sri Lanka cricket team in Test. Check out the list of the top 10 players who have taken the most wickets in an inning for the Sri Lanka cricket team in the Test.
Fastest Century for the Sri Lanka Cricket Team in Test
DPMD Jayawardene (fastest century in 81 balls) holds the record for the fastest century for the Sri Lanka cricket team in Test. Check out the list of the top players who have taken the fastest century for the Sri Lanka cricket team in the Test.
Fastest Half-Century for the Sri Lanka Cricket Team in Test
TM Dilshan holds the record for the fastest half-century for the Sri Lanka cricket team in Test (fastest 50 in 30 balls). Check out the list of the top players who have taken the fastest-half century for the Sri Lanka cricket team in the Test.
Most Number of Centuries for the Sri Lanka Cricket Team in the Test
The record for the most number of centuries (38) for the Sri Lanka cricket team is held by Kumar Sangakkara. Check out the list of the top players who have taken the most number of centuries in the Test for the Sri Lanka Team.
Most Number of Half-Centuries for the Sri Lanka Cricket Team in the Test
Kumar Sangakkara also holds the record for scoring the most number of half-centuries (52) for the Sri Lanka cricket team in the Test. Check out the list of the top players who have taken the most number of half-centuries in the Test for the Sri Lanka cricket team.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sri Lanka Cricket Team in Test
Q1: What was the highest successful run chase by the Sri Lankan cricket team in Test?
Ans: The highest successful run chase by the Sri Lankan cricket team was a staggering 388 runs played against Zimbabwe on 14 July 2017 at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka, winning the match by a hefty 4 wickets.
Q2: What is the win percentage of the Sri Lanka cricket team in Test matches?
Ans: The win percentage for the Sri Lanka cricket team in Test is 31.8%.
