The Sri Lanka vs West Indies men’s cricketing rivalry is a captivating and enduring one, spanning over five decades and showcasing the best of Test, ODI, and T20 cricket.
The SL vs WI rivalry took shape in the 1970s, when the Asian team was emerging while Carribean cricket was at its all-time high. The West Indies, with their fearsome pace attack and flamboyant batting style, dominated the early encounters. However in recent times, Sri Lanka gradually gained a foothold, developing a reputation for their skillful batting and tenacious bowling.
Head-to-Head Records
Tests
| Matches | Sri Lanka Won | West Indies Won | Draws/Tied |
| 24 | 11 | 4 | 9/0 |
ODIs
| Matches | Sri Lanka Won | West Indies Won | Tied/No Result |
| 65 | 31 | 31 | 0/3 |
T20Is
| Matches | Sri Lanka Won | West Indies Won | Tied/No Result |
| 15 | 8 | 7 | 0/0 |
