South Africa and Sri Lanka will start their respective ODI World Cup 2023 campaigns against each other on October 7 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Interestingly, one side leads comfortably in the 50-over format. Ahead of their clash, let’s take a detailed look at SA vs SL head to head in the World Cup and ODIs in general:
SA vs SL Head to Head in ODI
The head to head between the two sides is led by South Africa in ODI cricket. Both sides have played a total of 80 matches in their 31-year ODI cricket rivalry.
South Africa has a 45-33 win/loss record over Sri Lanka in these matches, with one match ending in no result and a tie each.
| Matches Played | 80 |
| Matches Won (South Africa) | 45 |
| Matches Won (Sri Lanka) | 33 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Tie | 1 |
| Win % (South Africa) | 56.25% |
| Win % (Sri Lanka) | 41.25% |
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SA vs SL Head to Head in World Cup
The two sides have faced each other 6 times in ODI World Cup history. Similar to their overall ODI record, the Proteas lead the Lankans comfortably in the mega event as well.
South Africa leads Sri Lanka 4-1 in the event, with one match ending in a tie by the D/L method.
| Matches Played | 6 |
| Matches Won (South Africa) | 4 |
| Matches Won (Sri Lanka) | 1 |
| No Result | – |
| Tie | 1 |
| Win % (South Africa) | 66.66% |
| Win % (Sri Lanka) | 16.66% |
SA vs SL Head to Head in India
The two sides have met just twice in India.
South Africa leads Sri Lanka 2-0 in the matches they have played in India.
| Matches Played | 2 |
| Matches Won (South Africa) | 2 |
| Matches Won (Sri Lanka) | – |
| No Result | – |
| Tie | – |
| Win % (Sri Lanka) | 100.00% |
| Win % (Sri Lanka) | 00.00% |
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