# List of Sri Lanka Twenty20 International cricket records

A Twenty20 International (T20I) is a form of cricket, played between two of the international members of the International Cricket Council (ICC), in which each team faces a maximum of twenty overs. The matches have top-class status and are the highest T20 standard. The game is played under the rules of Twenty20 cricket. The first Twenty20 International match between two men's sides was played on 17 February 2005, involving Australia and New Zealand. Wisden Cricketers' Almanack reported that "neither side took the game especially seriously", and it was noted by ESPNcricinfo that but for a large score for Ricky Ponting, "the concept would have shuddered". However, Ponting himself said "if it does become an international game then I'm sure the novelty won't be there all the time". This is a list of Sri Lanka Cricket team's Twenty20 International records. It is based on the List of Twenty20 International records, but concentrates solely on records dealing with the Sri Lankan cricket team. Sri Lanka played the first ever T20I in 2006.

## Key

The top five records are listed for each category, except for the team wins, losses, draws and ties, all round records and the partnership records. Tied records for fifth place are also included. Explanations of the general symbols and cricketing terms used in the list are given below. Specific details are provided in each category where appropriate. All records include matches played for Sri Lanka only, and are correct as of August 2020.
Key :
| Symbol | Meaning |
| † | Player or umpire is currently active in T20I cricket |
| ‡ | Even took place during a Cricket World Cup |
| * | Player remained not out or partnership remained unbroken |
| ♠ | Twenty20 International cricket record |
| Date | Starting date of the match |
| Innings | Number of innings played |
| Matches | Number of matches played |
| Opposition | The team Sri Lanka was playing against |
| Period | The time period when the player was active in ODI cricket |
| Player | The player involved in the record |
| Venue | Twenty20 International cricket ground where the match was played |

## Team records
### Overall record

| Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Win % |
| 202 | 89 | 106 | 5 | 2 | 44.05 |
| Last Updated: 30 November 2024 ||||||

### Team wins, losses, draws and ties

As of June 2024, Sri Lanka has played 191 T20I matches resulting in 85 victories, 100 defeats, 4 ties and 2 no results for an overall winning percentage of 44.50.
| Opponent | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | No Result | % Won | First | Last |
| Full Members |||||||||
| Afghanistan | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 62.50 | 2016 | 2024 |
| Australia | 26 | 10 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 38.46 | 2007 | 2022 |
| Bangladesh | 17 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 68.75 | 2007 | 2024 |
| England | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 | 2006 | 2022 |
| India | 32 | 9 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 28.12 | 2009 | 2024 |
| Ireland | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 | 2009 | 2022 |
| New Zealand | 23 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 30.43 | 2006 | 2023 |
| Pakistan | 23 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 43.47 | 2007 | 2022 |
| South Africa | 18 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 29.41 | 2012 | 2024 |
| West Indies | 18 | 18 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 55.55 | 2009 | 2021 |
| Zimbabwe | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 83.33 | 2008 | 2024 |
| Associate Members |||||||||
| Canada | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Nepal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 100.00 | 2024 | 2024 |
| Kenya | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Namibia | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | 2021 | 2022 |
| Netherlands | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 | 2014 | 2024 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 | 2016 | 2022 |
| Total | 198 | 88 | 103 | 5 | 3 | 44.44 | 2006 | 2024 |
| Statistics are correct as of Sri Lanka v West Indies at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla; 18 October 2024. |||||||||

### First bilateral T20I series wins

| Opponent | Year of first Home win | Year of first Away win |
| Afghanistan | 2024 | |
| Australia | 2011 | 2010 |
| Bangladesh | 2013 | 2014 |
| England | - | 2006 |
| India | 2021 | - |
| Ireland | - | - |
| New Zealand | 2014 | - |
| Pakistan | - | 2019 |
| South Africa | 2018 | 2017 |
| West Indies | 2024 | - |
| Zimbabwe | 2024 | - |
| Last Updated: 18 October 2024 |||

### First T20I match wins

| Opponent | Home | Home | Away / Neutral | Away / Neutral |
| Opponent | Venue | Year | Venue | Year |
| Afghanistan | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, UAE | 2022 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India | 2016 |
| Australia | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka | 2011 | Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England | 2009 |
| Bangladesh | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka | 2013 | New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa | 2007 |
| Canada | YTP | YTP | Maple Leaf North-West Ground, King City, Canada | 2008 |
| England | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka | 2012 | Rose Bowl, Southampton, England | 2006 |
| India | Ranasinghe Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 2018 | Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur, India | 2009 |
| Ireland | YTP | YTP | Lord's, London, England | 2009 |
| Kenya | YTP | YTP | New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa | 2007 |
| Namibia | YTP | YTP | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE | 2021 |
| Netherlands | YTP | YTP | Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong, Bangladesh | 2014 |
| New Zealand | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka | 2013 | Westpac Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand | 2006 |
| Pakistan | Ranasinghe Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 2012 | Maple Leaf North-West Ground, King City, Canada | 2008 |
| South Africa | Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota, Sri Lanka | 2013 | Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong, Bangladesh | 2014 |
| United Arab Emirates | YTP | YTP | Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur, Bangladesh | 2016 |
| West Indies | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka | 2012 | Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England | 2009 |
| Zimbabwe | Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota, Sri Lanka | 2012 | Maple Leaf North-West Ground, King City, Canada | 2008 |
| Last Updated: 18 October 2024 |||||

### Team scoring records
#### Most runs in an innings

The highest innings total scored in T20Is has been scored twice. The first occasion came in the match between Afghanistan and Ireland when Afghanistan scored 278/3 in the 2nd T20I of the Ireland series in India in February 2019. The Czech Republic national cricket team against Turkey during the 2019 Continental Cup scored 278/4 to equal the record. The highest score for Sri Lanka is 260/3 scored against Kenya during the 2007 World Twenty20.
| Rank | Score | Opposition | Venue | Date |
| 1 | 260/6 | Kenya | New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa | 14 September 2007 ‡ |
| 2 | 215/5 | India | Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur, India | 9 December 2009 |
| 2 | 215/3 | West Indies | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka | 9 November 2015 |
| 4 | 214/6 | Bangladesh | Ranasinghe Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 10 March 2018 |
| 5 | 211/3 | Pakistan | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE | 13 December 2013 |
| Last Updated: 18 October 2024 |||||

#### Fewest runs in an innings

The lowest innings total scored was by Isle of Man against Spain when they were dismissed for 10 during the Isle of Man's 2023 tour of Spain. The lowest score in T20I history for Sri Lanka is 77 scored against South Africa in the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
| Rank | Score | Opposition | Venue | Date |
| 1 | 77/10 | South Africa | Nassau International Cricket Stadium, New York, United States | 3 June 2024 |
| 2 | 79/10 | India | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, India | 14 February 2016 |
| 3 | 87/10 | Australia | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados | 9 May 2010 ‡ |
| 3 | 87/10 | India | Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, India | 20 December 2017 |
| 5 | 91/10 | England | Rose Bowl, Southampton, England | 26 June 2021 |
| Last Updated: 18 October 2024 |||||

#### Most runs conceded an innings

The first match of the Australia's tour of Sri Lanka in 2016 saw Sri Lanka concede their highest innings total of 263/3.
| Rank | Score | Opposition | Venue | Date |
| 1 | 263/3 | Australia | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka | 6 September 2016 |
| 2 | 260/5 | India | Holkar Stadium, Indore, India | 22 December 2017 |
| 3 | 233/2 | Australia | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia | 27 October 2019 |
| 4 | 228/5 | India | Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot, India | 7 January 2023 |
| 5 | 215/5 | Bangladesh | Ranasinghe Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 10 March 2018 |
| Last Updated: 18 October 2024 |||||

#### Fewest runs conceded in an innings

The lowest score conceded by Sri Lanka for a full inning is 39 when they dismissed the Netherlands during the 2014 ICC World Twenty20 at Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong, Bangladesh.
| Rank | Score | Opposition | Venue | Date |
| 1 | 39/10 | Netherlands | Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong, Bangladesh | 24 March 2014 ‡ |
| 2 | 44/10 | Netherlands | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, UAE | 22 October 2021 ‡ |
| 3 | 60/10 | New Zealand | Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong, Bangladesh | 31 March 2014 ‡ |
| 4 | 81/10 | New Zealand | Central Broward Regional Park, Lauderhill, USA | 23 May 2010 |
| 4 | 81/8 | India | Ranasinghe Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 29 July 2021 |
| Last Updated: 18 October 2024 |||||

#### Most runs aggregate in a match

The highest match aggregate scored in T20Is came in the match between India and West Indies in the first T20I of the August 2016 series at Central Broward Regional Park, Lauderhill when India scored 244/4 in response to West Indies score of 245/6 to lose the match by 1 run. The first match of the Australia's tour of Sri Lanka in 2016 saw a total of 441 runs being scored, the most involving Sri Lanka.
| Rank | Aggregate | Scores | Venue | Date |
| 1 | 441/12 | Australia (263/3) v Sri Lanka (178/9) | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka | 6 September 2016 |
| 2 | 432/14 | India (260/5) v Sri Lanka (172) | Holkar Stadium, Indore, India | 22 December 2017 |
| 3 | 429/11 | Sri Lanka (214/6) v Bangladesh (215/5) | Ranasinghe Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 10 March 2018 |
| 4 | 417/11 | Sri Lanka (206/7) v India (211/4) | Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali, India | 12 December 2009 |
| 5 | 415/11 | Afghanistan (209/5) v Sri Lanka (206/6) | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla, Sri Lanka | 21 February 2024 |
| Last Updated: 18 October 2024 |||||

#### Fewest runs aggregate in a match

The lowest match aggregate in T20Is is 57 when Turkey were dismissed for 28 by Luxembourg in the second T20I of the 2019 Continental Cup in Romania in August 2019. The lowest match aggregate in T20I history for Sri Lanka is 79 scored during the 2014 ICC World Twenty20 against Netherlands.
| Rank | Aggregate | Scores | Venue | Date |
| 1 | 79/11 | Netherlands (39) v Sri Lanka (40/1) | Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong, Bangladesh | 24 March 2014 ‡ |
| 2 | 89/12 | Netherlands (44) v Sri Lanka (45/2) | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE | 22 October 2021 ‡ |
| 3 | 124/9 | South Africa (78/4) v Sri Lanka (46/5) | Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota, Sri Lanka | 22 September 2012 ‡ |
| 4 | 163/13 | New Zealand (81) v Sri Lanka (82/3) | Central Broward Regional Park, Lauderhill, USA | 23 May 2010 |
| 4 | 163/11 | India (81/8) v Sri Lanka (82/3) | Ranasinghe Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 29 July 2021 |
| Last Updated: 18 October 2024 |||||

### Result records

A T20I match is won when one side has scored more runs than the runs scored by the opposing side during their innings. If both sides have completed both their allocated innings and the side that fielded last has the higher aggregate of runs, it is known as a win by runs. This indicates the number of runs that they had scored more than the opposing side. If the side batting last wins the match, it is known as a win by wickets, indicating the number of wickets that were still to fall.

#### Greatest win margins (by runs)

The greatest winning margin by runs in T20Is was Czech Republic's victory over Turkey by 257 runs in the sixth match of the 2019 Continental Cup. The largest victory recorded by Sri Lanka was during the 2007 ICC World Twenty20 by 172 runs against Kenya.
| Rank | Margin | Opposition | Venue | Date |
| 1 | 172 Runs | Kenya | New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa | 14 September 2007 ‡ |
| 2 | 82 Runs | Zimbabwe | Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota, Sri Lanka | 18 September 2012 ‡ |
| 3 | 79 Runs | United Arab Emirates | Kardinia Park, Geelong, Australia | 18 October 2022 ‡ |
| 4 | 75 Runs | Bangladesh | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet, Bangladesh | 18 February 2018 |
| 5 | 73 Runs | West Indies | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla, Sri Lanka | 15 October 2024 |
| Last Updated: 18 October 2024 |||||

#### Greatest win margins (by balls remaining)

The greatest winning margin by balls remaining in T20Is was Austria's victory over Turkey by 104 balls remaining in the ninth match of the 2019 Continental Cup. The largest victory recorded by Sri Lanka is during the 2014 ICC World Twenty20 against the Netherlands when they won by 9 wickets with 90 balls remaining.
| Rank | Balls remaining | Margin | Opposition | Venue | Date |
| 1 | 90 | 9 wickets | Netherlands | Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong, Bangladesh | 24 March 2014 ‡ |
| 2 | 77 | 8 wickets | Netherlands | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, UAE | 22 October 2021 ‡ |
| 3 | 55 | | Zimbabwe | Ranasinghe Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 18 January 2024 |
| 4 | 39 | 7 wickets | Namibia | Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, UAE | 18 October 2021 ‡ |
| 5 | 33 | 7 wickets | India | Ranasinghe Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 29 July 2021 |
| Last Updated: 18 October 2024 ||||||

#### Greatest win margins (by wickets)

A total of 22 matches have ended with chasing team winning by 10 wickets with New Zealand winning by such margins a record three times. Sri Lanka have won by 9 wickets on four occasions.
| Rank | Margin | Opposition | Venue | Date |
| 1 | 9 wickets | England | Bristol County Ground, Bristol, England | 25 June 2011 |
| 1 | 9 wickets | West Indies | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka | 29 September 2012 ‡ |
| 1 | 9 wickets | Netherlands | Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong, Bangladesh | 24 March 2014 ‡ |
| 1 | 9 wickets | Ireland | Bellerive Oval, Hobart, Australia | 23 October 2022 ‡ |
| 1 | 9 wickets | Zimbabwe | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 19 January 2024 |
| 1 | 9 wickets | West Indies | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla, Sri Lanka | 18 October 2024 |
| Last updated: 18 October 2024 |||||

#### Highest successful run chases

Australia holds the record for the highest successful run chase which they achieved when they scored 245/5 in response to New Zealand's 243/6. The highest successful chase for Sri Lanka is 194/4 against Bangladesh during the Sri Lanka's tour of Bangladesh in 2018.
| Rank | Score | Target | Opposition | Venue | Date |
| 1 | 194/4 | 194 | Bangladesh | Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur, Bangladesh | 15 February 2018 |
| 2 | 184/8 | 184 | Bangladesh | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE | 3 September 2022 |
| 3 | 179/6 | 176 | Afghanistan | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE | 2 September 2022 |
| 4 | 177/6 | 177 | Australia | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka | 11 June 2022 |
| 5 | 176/8 | 174 | Australia | Kardinia Park, Geelong, Australia | 19 February 2017 |
| Last Updated: 18 October 2024 ||||||

#### Narrowest win margins (by runs)

The narrowest run margin victory is by 1 run which has been achieved in 15 T20Is. The narrowest win margin for Sri Lanka is 2 runs achieved three times.
| Rank | Margin | Opposition | Venue | Date |
| 1 | 2 Runs | England | Rose Bowl, Southampton, England | 15 June 2006 |
| 1 | 2 Runs | Bangladesh | Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong, Bangladesh | 12 February 2014 |
| 1 | 2 Runs | Australia | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia | 28 January 2013 |
| 4 | 3 Runs | Bangladesh | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet, Bangladesh | 4 March 2024 |
| 5 | 4 Runs | Afghanistan | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla, Sri Lanka | 17 February 2024 |
| Last Updated: 18 October 2024 |||||

#### Narrowest win margins (by balls remaining)

The narrowest winning margin by balls remaining in T20Is is by winning of the last ball which has been achieved 26 times. Sri Lanka has achieve victory of the last ball on four occasions.
| Rank | Balls remaining | Margin | Opposition | Venue | Date |
| 1 | 0 | 5 wickets | India | Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia | 11 May 2010 ‡ |
| 1 | 0 | 3 wickets | Bangladesh | Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong, Bangladesh | 14 February 2014 |
| 1 | 0 | 5 wickets | Australia | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia | 17 February 2017 |
| 1 | 0 | 2 wickets | Australia | Kardinia Park, Geelong, Australia | 19 February 2017 |
| 1 | 0 | 3 wickets | Zimbabwe | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 14 January 2024 |
| Last Updated: 18 October 2024 ||||||

#### Narrowest win margins (by wickets)

The narrowest margin of victory by wickets is 1 wicket which has settled four such T20Is. The narrowest victory by wickets for Sri Lanka is two wickets.
| Rank | Margin | Opposition | Venue | Date |
| 1 | 2 wickets | Australia | Kardinia Park, Geelong, Australia | 19 February 2017 |
| 1 | 2 wickets | Bangladesh | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE | 3 September 2022 ‡ |
| 3 | 3 wickets | Bangladesh | Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong, Bangladesh | 14 February 2014 |
| 3 | 3 wickets | South Africa | New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa | 22 January 2017 |
| 3 | 3 wickets | South Africa | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 14 August 2018 |
| 3 | 3 wickets | Zimbabwe | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 14 January 2024 |
| Last Updated: 18 October 2024 |||||

#### Greatest loss margins (by runs)

Sri Lanka's biggest defeat by runs was against Australia in the Sri Lanka's tour of Australia in 2019 at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia.
| Rank | Margin | Opposition | Venue | Date |
| 1 | 134 runs | Australia | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia | 27 October 2019 |
| 2 | 93 runs | India | Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, India | 20 December 2017 |
| 3 | 89 runs | England | Rose Bowl, Southampton, England | 26 June 2021 |
| 4 | 88 runs | India | Holkar Stadium, Indore, India | 22 December 2017 |
| 5 | 85 runs | Australia | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka | 6 September 2016 |
| Last Updated: 18 October 2021 |||||

#### Greatest loss margins (by balls remaining)

The largest defeat suffered by Sri Lanka was against New Zealand in New Zealand during the 2016 T20I Series when they lost by 9 wickets with 60 balls remaining.
| Rank | Balls remaining | Margin | Opposition | Venue | Date |
| 1 | 60 | 9 wickets | New Zealand | Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand | 10 January 2016 |
| 2 | 59 | 8 wickets | Afghanistan | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE | 27 August 2022 |
| 3 | 58 | 10 wickets | Australia | Sahara Park Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa | 20 September 2007 ‡ |
| 4 | 42 | 9 wickets | Australia | The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia | 30 October 2019 |
| 5 | 41 | 4 wickets | West Indies | Coolidge Cricket Ground, Saint George, Antigua | 3 March 2021 |
| Last Updated:18 October 2024 ||||||

#### Greatest loss margins (by wickets)

Sri Lanka have lost a T20I match by a margin of 10 wickets on one occasion.
| Rank | Margins | Opposition | Most recent venue | Date |
| 1 | 10 wickets | Australia | Sahara Park Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa | 20 September 2007 ‡ |
| 1 | 10 wickets | South Africa | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 14 September 2021 |
| 1 | 10 wickets | Australia | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 7 June 2022 |
| 3 | 9 wickets | New Zealand | Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand | 10 January 2016 |
| 3 | 9 wickets | India | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, India | 14 February 2016 |
| 3 | 9 wickets | Australia | The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia | 30 October 2019 |
| 3 | 9 wickets | South Africa | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 12 September 2021 |
| 3 | 9 wickets | New Zealand | University Oval, Dunedin, New Zealand | 5 April 2023 |
| Last Updated: 18 October 2024 |||||

#### Narrowest loss margins (by runs)

The narrowest loss of Sri Lanka in terms of runs is by 3 runs suffered twice.
| Rank | Margin | Opposition | Venue | Date |
| 1 | 2 runs | India | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India | 3 January 2023 |
| 2 | 3 runs | New Zealand | Ranasinghe Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 2 September 2009 |
| 2 | 3 runs | New Zealand | Bay Oval, Tauranga, New Zealand | 7 January 2016 |
| 3 | 10 runs | England | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, India | 26 March 2016 ‡ |
| 4 | 12 runs | South Africa | Ranasinghe Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 2 August 2013 |
| 5 | 16 runs | South Africa | Centurion Park, Centurion, South Africa | 22 March 2019 |
| Last Updated: 18 October 2024 |||||

#### Narrowest loss margins (by balls remaining)

Sri Lanka has suffered loss with one ball remaining four times.
| Rank | Balls remaining | Margin | Opposition | Venue | Date |
| 1 | 1 | 3 wickets | Pakistan | Maple Leaf North-West Ground, King City, Canada | 11 October 2008 |
| 1 | 1 | 2 wickets | New Zealand | Providence Stadium, Providence, Guyana | 30 April 2010 ‡ |
| 1 | 1 | 2 wickets | Pakistan | Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, UAE | 27 October 2017 |
| 1 | 1 | 2 wickets | Bangladesh | Ranasinghe Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 16 March 2018 |
| 1 | 1 | 4 wickets | South Africa | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, UAE | 30 October 2021 ‡ |
| 1 | 1 | 4 wickets | New Zealand | John Davies Oval, Queenstown, New Zealand | 8 April 2023 |
| Last Updated: 18 October 2024 ||||||

#### Narrowest loss margins (by wickets)

Sri Lanka has suffered defeat by 1 wicket once.
| Rank | Margin | Opposition | Venue | Date |
| 1 | 1 wicket | Pakistan | Ranasinghe Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 1 August 2015 |
| 2 | 2 wickets | New Zealand | Providence Stadium, Providence, Guyana | 30 April 2010 ‡ |
| 2 | 2 wickets | Pakistan | Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, UAE | 27 October 2017 |
| 2 | 2 wickets | Bangladesh | Ranasinghe Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 16 March 2018 |
| 5 | 3 wickets | Pakistan | Maple Leaf North-West Ground, King City, Canada | 11 October 2008 |
| 5 | 3 wickets | India | Ranasinghe Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 10 February 2009 |
| 5 | 3 wickets | Pakistan | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE | 11 December 2013 |
| 5 | 3 wickets | West Indies | Coolidge Cricket Ground, Saint George, Antigua | 7 March 2021 |
| 5 | 3 wickets | Australia | Ranasinghe Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 8 June 2022 |
| Last Updated: 18 October 2024 |||||

#### Tied matches

A tie can occur when the scores of both teams are equal at the conclusion of play, provided that the side batting last has completed their innings. There have been 19 ties in T20Is history with Sri Lanka involved in four such games.
| Opposition | Venue | Date |
| New Zealand | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka | 27 September 2012 ‡ |
| South Africa | Sahara Park Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa | 19 March 2019 |
| Australia | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia | 13 February 2022 |
| New Zealand | Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand | 2 April 2023 |
| Last updated: 18 October 2024 |||

## Individual records
### Batting records
#### Most career runs

A run is the basic means of scoring in cricket. A run is scored when the batsman hits the ball with his bat and with his partner runs the length of 22 yards (20 m) of the pitch. India's Rohit Sharma has scored the most runs in T20Is with 4,231. Second is Virat Kohli of India with 4,188 ahead of Babar Azam from Pakistan in third with 4,145. Kusal Perera is the leading Sri Lankan batsmen on this list.
| Rank | Runs | Player | Matches | Innings | Average | 100 | 50 | Period |
| 1 | 2,056 | Kusal Perera† | 77 | 76 | 28.16 | 1 | 15 | 2013-2025 |
| 2 | 1,920 | Kusal Mendis† | 78 | 78 | 25.60 | 0 | 15 | 2016-2025 |
| 3 | 1,889 | Tillakaratne Dilshan | 80 | 79 | 28.19 | 1 | 13 | 2006-2016 |
| 4 | 1,734 | Pathum Nissanka† | 62 | 61 | 29.89 | 0 | 14 | 2021-2025 |
| 5 | 1,493 | Mahela Jayawardene | 55 | 55 | 31.76 | 1 | 9 | 2006-2014 |
| Last Updated: 2 January 2025 |||||||||

#### Fastest runs getter

| Runs | Batsman | Match | Innings | Record Date |
| 1,000 | Kusal Perera† | 34 | 34 | 26 January 2013 |
| 2,000 | Kusal Perera† | 77 | 76 | 2 January 2025 |
| Last Updated: 2 January 2025 ||||||

#### Most runs in each batting position

| Batting position | Batsman | Innings | Runs | Average | Career Span |
| Opener | Tillakaratne Dilshan | 66 | 1,720 | 30.17 | 2008-2016 |
| Number 3 | Kusal Perera† | 32 | 1,051 | 35.03 | 2013-2025 |
| Number 4 | Kumar Sangakkara | 25 | 675 | 35.52 | 2006-2014 |
| Number 5 | Angelo Mathews† | 30 | 757 | 34.40 | 2010-2024 |
| Number 6 | Dasun Shanaka† | 48 | 842 | 21.58 | 2016-2024 |
| Number 7 | Thisara Perera | 26 | 420 | 24.70 | 2010-2021 |
| Number 8 | Chamika Karunaratne† | 24 | 205 | 14.64 | 2021-2023 |
| Number 9 | Nuwan Kulasekara | 12 | 92 | 15.33 | 2008-2017 |
| Number 10 | Lasith Malinga | 20 | 58 | 4.46 | 2007-2020 |
| Number 11 | Vikum Sanjaya | 5 | 20 | 6.66 | 2017-2017 |
| Last Updated: 2 January 2025 |||||||

#### Most runs against each team

| Opposition | Runs | Player | Matches | Innings | Span | Ref |
| Afghanistan | 139 | Pathum Nissanka† | 6 | 6 | 2022–2024 | |
| Australia | 297 | Pathum Nissanka† | 10 | 10 | 2021–2022 | |
| Bangladesh | 442 | Kusal Mendis† | 9 | 9 | 2018–2024 | |
| Canada | 35 | Mahela Jayawardene | 1 | 1 | 2008–2008 | |
| England | 213 | Mahela Jayawardene | 5 | 5 | 2006–2014 | |
| India | 430 | Dasun Shanaka† | 22 | 20 | 2016–2023 | |
| Ireland | 78 | Mahela Jayawardene | 1 | 1 | 2009–2009 | h |
| Kenya | 88 | Sanath Jayasuriya | 1 | 1 | 2007–2007 | |
| Namibia | 62 | Bhanuka Rajapaksa† | 2 | 2 | 2021–2021 | |
| Netherlands | 125 | Kusal Mendis† | 2 | 2 | 2022–2022 | |
| New Zealand | 417 | Kusal Perera † | 14 | 14 | 2013–2025 | |
| Pakistan | 323 | Tillakaratne Dilshan | 14 | 13 | 2007–2016 | |
| South Africa | 197 | Dinesh Chandimal† | 11 | 11 | 2013–2021 | |
| United Arab Emirates | 74 | Pathum Nissanka† | 1 | 1 | 2022–2022 | |
| West Indies | 346 | Tillakaratne Dilshan | 9 | 9 | 2009–2016 | |
| Zimbabwe | 116 | Angelo Mathews † | 5 | 3 | 2010–2024 | |
| Last updated: 2 January 2025 |||||||

#### Highest individual score

The third T20I of the 2018 Zimbabwe Tri-Nation Series saw Aaron Finch score the highest Individual score. Dilshan holds the highest such score for a Sri Lankan batsmen.
| Rank | Runs | Player | Opposition | Venue | Date |
| 1 | 104* | Tillakaratne Dilshan | Australia | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka | 6 August 2011 |
| 2 | 101 | Kusal Perera † | New Zealand | Saxton Oval, Nelson, New Zealand | 2 January 2025 |
| 3 | 100 | Mahela Jayawardene | Zimbabwe | Providence Stadium, Providence, Guyana | 3 May 2010 ‡ |
| 4 | 98* | Mahela Jayawardene | West Indies | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados | 7 May 2010 ‡ |
| 5 | 96* | Tillakaratne Dilshan | West Indies | The Oval, London, England | 19 June 2009 ‡ |
| Last Updated: 2 January 2025 ||||||

#### Most individual score in each batting position

| Batting position | Batsman | Score | Opposition | Ground | Date |
| Opener | Tillakaratne Dilshan | 104* | Australia | Pallekele Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka | 6 August 2011 |
| Number 3 | Kusal Perera | 101 | New Zealand | Saxton Oval, Nelson Bangladesh | 2 January 2025 |
| Number 4 | Mahela Jayawardene | 78 | Ireland | Lord's, London, England | 14 June 2009 † |
| Number 5 | Asela Gunaratne | 84* | Australia | Kardinia Park, Geelong, Australia | 19 February 2017 |
| Number 6 | Dasun Shanaka | 74* | India | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala, India | 27 February 2022 |
| Number 7 | Thisara Perera | 58 | Bangladesh | R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 16 March 2018 |
| Number 8 | Isuru Udana | 84* | South Africa | Centurion Park, Centurion, South Africa | 22 March 2019 |
| Number 9 | Lasith Malinga | 27 | New Zealand | Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand | 26 December 2006 |
| Number 10 | Dilhara Fernando | 21 | New Zealand | Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand | 26 December 2006 |
| Number 11 | Maheesh Theekshana | 11* | Namibia | Kardinia Park, Geelong, Australia | 16 October 2022 |
| Last Updated: 2 January 2025 |||||||

#### Highest individual score – progression of record

| Runs | Player | Opponent | Venue | Season |
| 41 | Sanath Jayasuriya | England | Rose Bowl, Southampton, England | 15 June 2006 |
| 51* | Sanath Jayasuriya | New Zealand | Westpac Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand | 22 December 2006 |
| 88 | Sanath Jayasuriya | Kenya | New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa | 14 September 2007 ‡ |
| 96* | Tillakaratne Dilshan | West Indies | The Oval, London, England | 19 June 2009 ‡ |
| 100 | Mahela Jayawardene | Zimbabwe | Providence Stadium, Providence, Guyana | 3 May 2010 ‡ |
| 104* | Tillakaratne Dilshan | Australia | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka | 6 August 2011 |
| Last Updated: 18 October 2024 |||||

#### Highest score against each opponent

| Opposition | Player | Score | Date |
| Afghanistan | Tillakaratne Dilshan | 83* | 17 March 2016 |
| Australia | Tillakaratne Dilshan | 104* | 6 August 2011 |
| Bangladesh | Kusal Mendis | 86 | 9 March 2024 |
| Canada | Mahela Jayawardene | 35 | 12 October 2008 |
| England | Mahela Jayawardene | 89 | 27 March 2014 |
| India | Pathum Nissanka | 79 | 27 July 2024 |
| Ireland | Mahela Jayawardene | 78 | 14 June 2009 |
| Kenya | Sanath Jayasuriya | 88 | 14 September 2007 |
| Namibia | Bhanuka Rajapaksa | 42 | 18 October 2021 |
| Netherlands | Kusal Mendis | 79 | 20 October 2022 |
| New Zealand | Kusal Perera | 101 | 2 January 2025 |
| Pakistan | Kusal Perera | 84 | 13 December 2013 |
| South Africa | Isuru Udana | 84* | 22 March 2019 |
| United Arab Emirates | Pathum Nissanka | 74 | 18 October 2022 |
| West Indies | Mahela Jayawardene | 98* | 7 May 2010 |
| Zimbabwe | Mahela Jayawardene | 100 | 3 May 2010 |
| Last Updated: 2 January 2025 ||||

#### Highest career average

A batsman's batting average is the total number of runs they have scored divided by the number of times they have been dismissed.
| Rank | Average | Player | Innings | Not out | Runs | Period |
| 1 | 31.76 | Mahela Jayawardene | 55 | 8 | 1,493 | 2006-2014 |
| 2 | 31.40 | Kumar Sangakkara | 53 | 9 | 1,382 | 2006-2014 |
| 3 | 29.89 | Pathum Nissanka† | 61 | 3 | 1,734 | 2021-2025 |
| 4 | 28.19 | Tillakaratne Dilshan | 79 | 12 | 1,889 | 2006-2016 |
| 5 | 28.16 | Kusal Perera† | 76 | 03 | 2,056 | 2013-2025 |
| Qualification: 15 innings. Last Updated: 1 January 2025 |||||||

#### Highest Average in each batting position

| Batting position | Batsman | Innings | Runs | Average | Career Span |
| Opener | Mahela Jayawardene | 23 | 812 | 40.60 | 2010–2013 |
| Number 3 | Kusal Perera† | 32 | 1,051 | 35.03 | 2013–2025 |
| Number 4 | Kumar Sangakkara | 25 | 675 | 35.52 | 2006–2014 |
| Number 5 | Angelo Mathews† | 30 | 757 | 34.40 | 2010–2024 |
| Number 6 | Angelo Mathews† | 19 | 331 | 27.58 | 2009–2024 |
| Number 7 | Thisara Perera | 26 | 420 | 24.70 | 2010–2021 |
| Number 8 | Isuru Udana | 10 | 155 | 31.00 | 2009–2021 |
| Number 9 | Nuwan Kulasekara | 12 | 92 | 15.33 | 2008–2017 |
| Number 10 | Dushmantha Chameera† | 10 | 26 | 5.20 | 2016–2024 |
| Number 11 | Nuwan Pradeep | 5 | 10 | 10.00 | 2016-2019 |
| Last Updated: 2 January 2025 |||||||

#### Most half-centuries

A half-century is a score of between 50 and 99 runs. Statistically, once a batsman's score reaches 100, it is no longer considered a half-century but a century.
Virat Kohli of India has scored the most half-centuries in T20Is with 38. He is followed by Pakistan's Babar Azam on 36 & India's Rohit Sharma with 32, Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan on 29. Kushal Perera has the most half-centuries among Sri Lankan batsmen.
| Rank | Half centuries | Player | Innings | Runs | Period |
| 1 | 15 | Kusal Perera† | 76 | 2,056 | 2013-2025 |
| 1 | 15 | Kusal Mendis† | 78 | 1,920 | 2016-2025 |
| 3 | 14 | Pathum Nissanka† | 61 | 1,734 | 2021-2025 |
| 4 | 13 | Tillakaratne Dilshan | 79 | 1,889 | 2006-2016 |
| 5 | 9 | Mahela Jayawardene | 55 | 1,493 | 2006-2014 |
| Last Updated: 2 January 2025 ||||||

#### Most centuries

A century is a score of 100 or more runs in a single innings.
Rohit Sharma & Glen Maxwell has scored the most centuries in T20Is with 5. Dilshan, Mahela and Perera, with one such knock, hold the Sri Lankan record.
| Rank | Centuries | Player | Innings | Runs | Period |
| 1 | 1 | Mahela Jayawardene | 55 | 1493 | 2006-2014 |
| 1 | 1 | Kusal Perera † | 76 | 2056 | 2013-2025 |
| 1 | 1 | Tillakaratne Dilshan | 79 | 1889 | 2006-2016 |
| Last Updated: 2 January 2025 ||||||

#### Most Sixes

| Rank | Sixes | Player | Innings | Runs | Period |
| 1 | 82 | Kusal Mendis† | 78 | 1,920 | 2016-2025 |
| 2 | 72 | Dasun Shanaka† | 94 | 1,456 | 2015-2024 |
| 3 | 65 | Kusal Perera† | 76 | 2,056 | 2013-2025 |
| 4 | 60 | Charith Asalanka† | 57 | 1,247 | 2021-2025 |
| 5 | 53 | Thisara Perera | 70 | 1,047 | 2010-2021 |
| Last Updated: 2 January 2025 ||||||

#### Most Fours

| Rank | Fours | Player | Innings | Runs | Period |
| 1 | 223 | Tillakaratne Dilshan | 79 | 1,889 | 2006-2016 |
| 2 | 199 | Kusal Perera † | 76 | 2,056 | 2012-2025 |
| 3 | 182 | Pathum Nissanka † | 61 | 1,734 | 2021-2025 |
| 4 | 173 | Mahela Jayawardene | 55 | 1,493 | 2006-2014 |
| 5 | 165 | Kusal Mendis † | 78 | 1,920 | 2016-2025 |
| Last Updated: 2 January 2025 ||||||

#### Highest strike rates

Suryakumar Yadav of India holds the record for highest strike rate, with minimum 250 balls faced qualification, with 179.56. Thisara Perera is the Sri Lankan with the highest strike rate.
| Rank | Strike rate | Player | Runs | Balls Faced | Period |
| 1 | 146.63 | Thisara Perera | 1,047 | 714 | 2010-2021 |
| 2 | 134.11 | Kusal Perera † | 2,056 | 1,533 | 2013-2025 |
| 3 | 133.18 | Mahela Jayawardene | 1,493 | 1,121 | 2006-2014 |
| 4 | 132.78 | Bhanuka Rajapaksha † | 733 | 552 | 2019-2025 |
| 5 | 131.68 | Kusal Mendis † | 1,920 | 1,458 | 2016-2025 |
| Qualification= 250 balls faced. Last Updated: 2 January 2025 ||||||

#### Highest strike rates in an inning

Dwayne Smith of West Indies strike rate of 414.28 during his 29 off 7 balls against Bangladesh during 2007 ICC World Twenty20 is the world record for highest strike rate in an innings. Jehan Mubarak with his innings of 46* off 13 balls against Kenya in the same tournament holds the top position for a Sri Lanka player in this list.
| Rank | Strike rate | Player | Runs | Balls Faced | Opposition | Venue | Date |
| 1 | 353.85 | Jehan Mubarak | 46* | 13 | Kenya | New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa | 14 September 2007 ‡ |
| 2 | 284.62 | Angelo Mathews † | 37* | 13 | West Indies | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka | 9 November 2015 |
| 3 | 272.73 | Dasun Shanaka † | 30* | 11 | Bangladesh | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet, Bangladesh | 18 February 2018 |
| 4 | 245.00 | Dasun Shanaka † | 56* | 22 | India | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune, India | 5 January 2023 |
| 5 | 247.36 | Dasun Shanaka † | 47* | 19 | India | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, India | 26 February 2022 |
| Last Updated: 18 October 2024 ||||||||

#### Most runs in a calendar year

Mohammad Rizwan of Pakistan holds the record for most runs scored in a calendar year with 1,326 runs scored in 2021. Pathum Nissanka scored 713 runs in 2022, the most for a Sri Lanka batsmen in a year.
| Rank | Runs | Player | Matches | Innings | Year |
| 1 | 713 | Pathum Nissanka | 24 | 24 | 2022 |
| 2 | 628 | Kusal Mendis | 22 | 22 | 2024 |
| 3 | 622 | Pathum Nissanka | 19 | 19 | 2024 |
| 4 | 521 | Kusal Mendis | 20 | 20 | 2022 |
| 5 | 497 | Dasun Shanaka | 25 | 24 | 2022 |
| Last Updated: 30 December 2024 ||||||

#### Most runs in a series

The 2014 ICC World Twenty20 in Bangladesh saw Virat Kohli set the record for the most runs scored in a single series scoring 319 runs. He is followed by Tillakaratne Dilshan with 317 runs scored in the 2009 ICC World Twenty20.
| Rank | Runs | Player | Matches | Innings | Series |
| 1 | 317 | Tillakaratne Dilshan | 7 | 7 | 2009 ICC World Twenty20 |
| 2 | 302 | Mahela Jayawardene | 6 | 6 | 2010 ICC World Twenty20 |
| 3 | 243 | Mahela Jayawardene | 7 | 7 | 2012 ICC World Twenty20 |
| 4 | 231 | Charith Asalanka † | 6 | 6 | 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup |
| 5 | 223 | Kusal Mendis† | 8 | 8 | 2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup |
| Last Updated: 18 October 2024 ||||||

#### Most ducks

A duck refers to a batsman being dismissed without scoring a run. Tillakaratne Dilshan of Sri Lanka, Pakistan's Umar Akmal and Ireland's Kevin O'Brien has scored the equal highest number of ducks in T20Is with 10 such knocks.
| Rank | Ducks | Player | Matches | Innings | Period |
| 1 | 13 | Dasun Shanaka† | 102 | 94 | 2015-2024 |
| 2 | 10 | Tillakaratne Dilshan | 80 | 79 | 2006-2016 |
| 3 | 8 | Lasith Malinga | 84 | 33 | 2006-2020 |
| 3 | 8 | Wanindu Hasaranga† | 78 | 66 | 2019-2024 |
| 3 | 8 | Thisara Perera | 80 | 70 | 2010-2021 |
| Last Updated: 18 October 2024 ||||||

### Most career wickets

A bowler takes the wicket of a batsman when the form of dismissal is bowled, caught, leg before wicket, stumped or hit wicket. If the batsman is dismissed by run out, obstructing the field, handling the ball, hitting the ball twice or timed out the bowler does not receive credit.
Tim Southee of New Zealand, is the highest wicket-taker in T20Is. Wanindu Hasaranga, former of Sri Lanka, is the highest wicket-taker in T20Is for Sri Lanka.
| Rank | Wickets | Player | Matches | Innings | Average | SR | Period |
| 1 | 131 | Wanindu Hasaranga† | 79 | 77 | 15.41 | 13.23 | 2019-2025 |
| 2 | 107 | Lasith Malinga | 84 | 83 | 20.79 | 16.81 | 2006-2020 |
| 3 | 66 | Ajantha Mendis | 39 | 39 | 14.42 | 13.40 | 2008-2014 |
| 3 | 66 | Nuwan Kulasekara | 58 | 58 | 23.18 | 18.65 | 2008-2017 |
| 5 | 58 | Maheesh Theekshana† | 60 | 60 | 26.56 | 23.17 | 2021-2025 |
| Last Updated: 2 January 2025 ||||||||

#### Most wickets against each team

| Opposition | Wickets | Player | Matches | Innings | Span |
| Afghanistan | 8 | Matheesha Pathirana† | 4 | 4 | 2022–2024 |
| Afghanistan | 8 | Wanindu Hasaranga† | 6 | 6 | 2022–2024 |
| Australia | 12 | Wanindu Hasaranga† | 9 | 9 | 2019–2022 |
| Australia | 12 | Lasith Malinga | 12 | 12 | 2007–2019 |
| Bangladesh | 11 | Lasith Malinga | 6 | 6 | 2007–2017 |
| Canada | 4 | Ajantha Mendis | 1 | 1 | 2008–2008 |
| England | 13 | Lasith Malinga | 7 | 7 | 2006–2018 |
| India | 17 | Wanindu Hasaranga† | 13 | 12 | 2020–2024 |
| Ireland | 5 | Maheesh Theekshana† | 2 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Kenya | 2 | Tillakaratne Dilshan | 1 | 1 | 2007–2007 |
| Kenya | 2 | Lasith Malinga | 1 | 1 | 2007–2007 |
| Kenya | 2 | Chaminda Vaas | 1 | 1 | 2007–2007 |
| Namibia | 4 | Maheesh Theekshana† | 2 | 2 | 2021–2021 |
| Netherlands | 8 | Wanindu Hasaranga† | 3 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| New Zealand | 20 | Lasith Malinga | 15 | 15 | 2006–2019 |
| Pakistan | 16 | Lasith Malinga | 11 | 11 | 2007–2015 |
| South Africa | 10 | Nuwan Kulasekara | 7 | 7 | 2012–2017 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4 | Lasith Malinga | 1 | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| West Indies | 16 | Wanindu Hasaranga † | 9 | 8 | 2020–2024 |
| Zimbabwe | 10 | Ajantha Mendis | 3 | 3 | 2008–2012 |
| Last updated: 18 October 2024 |||||||

#### Fastest to multiples of 50 wickets

| Runs | Batsman | Match | Record Date |
| 50 | Ajantha Mendis | 26 | 04 October 2012 |
| 100 | Wanindu Hasaranga† | 63 | 19 February 2024 |
| Last updated: 18 October 2024 |||||

### Best figures in an innings

Bowling figures refers to the number of the wickets a bowler has taken and the number of runs conceded. India's Deepak Chahar holds the world record for best figures in an innings when he took 6/7 against Bangladesh in November 2019 at Nagpur. Ajantha Mendis holds the Sri Lankan record for best bowling figures.
| Rank | Figures | Player | Opposition | Venue | Date |
| 1 | 6/8 | Ajantha Mendis | Zimbabwe | Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota, Sri Lanka | 18 September 2012 ‡ |
| 2 | 6/16 | Ajantha Mendis | Australia | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka | 8 August 2011 |
| 3 | 5/3 | Rangana Herath | New Zealand | Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong, Bangladesh | 31 March 2014 ‡ |
| 4 | 5/6 | Lasith Malinga | New Zealand | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka | 6 September 2019 |
| 5 | 5/20 | Nuwan Thushara | Bangladesh | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet, Bangladesh | 9 March 2024 |
| Last Updated: 18 October 2024 ||||||

### Best figures in an innings – progression of record

| Figures | Player | Opposition | Venue | Date |
| 2/32 | Sanath Jayasuriya | England | Rose Bowl, Southampton, England | 15 June 2006 |
| 3/21 | Sanath Jayasuriya | New Zealand | Westpac Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand | 22 December 2006 |
| 3/19 | Dilhara Fernando | New Zealand | Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand | 26 December 2006 |
| 4/15 | Ajantha Mendis | Zimbabwe | Maple Leaf North-West Ground, King City, Canada | 10 October 2008 |
| 6/16 | Ajantha Mendis | Australia | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka | 8 August 2011 |
| 6/8 | Ajantha Mendis | Zimbabwe | Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota, Sri Lanka | 18 September 2012 ‡ |
| Last Updated: 18 October 2020 |||||

### Best Bowling Figure against each opponent

| Opposition | Player | Figures | Date |
| Afghanistan | Nuwan Thushara † | 4/17 | 4 October 2023 |
| Australia | Ajantha Mendis | 6/16 | 8 August 2011 |
| Bangladesh | Nuwan Thushara † | 5/20 | 9 March 2024 |
| Canada | Ajantha Mendis | 4/17 | 12 October 2008 |
| England | Lasith Malinga | 5/31 | 1 October 2012 ‡ |
| India | Wanindu Hasaranga † | 4/9 | 29 July 2021 |
| Ireland | Maheesh Theekshana † | 3/17 | 20 October 2021 ‡ |
| Kenya | Tillakaratne Dilshan | 2/4 | 14 September 2007 ‡ |
| Namibia | Maheesh Theekshana † | 3/25 | 18 October 2021 ‡ |
| Netherlands | Lahiru Kumara † | 3/7 | 22 October 2021 ‡ |
| New Zealand | Rangana Herath | 5/3 | 31 March 2014 ‡ |
| Pakistan | Kaushalya Weeraratne | 4/19 | 11 October 2008 |
| South Africa | Lakshan Sandakan | 4/23 | 22 January 2017 |
| United Arab Emirates | Lasith Malinga | 4/26 | 25 February 2016 |
| West Indies | Ajantha Mendis | 4/12 | 7 October 2012 ‡ |
| Zimbabwe | Ajantha Mendis | 6/8 | 18 September 2012 |
| Last updated: 18 October 2024. ||||

### Best career average

A bowler's bowling average is the total number of runs they have conceded divided by the number of wickets they have taken. Nepalan's Sandeep Lamichhane holds the record for the best career average in T20Is with 12.56. Ajantha Mendis, Sri Lankan cricketer, is second behind Sandeep with an overall career average of 14.42 runs per wicket.
| Rank | Average | Player | Wickets | Runs | Balls | Period |
| 1 | 14.42 | Ajantha Mendis | 66 | 952 | 885 | 2008-2014 |
| 2 | 15.41 | Wanindu Hasaranga † | 131 | 2,019 | 1,734 | 2019-2025 |
| 3 | 20.79 | Lasith Malinga | 107 | 2,225 | 1,799 | 2006-2020 |
| 4 | 21.78 | Dasun Shanaka † | 33 | 719 | 522 | 2015-2024 |
| 5 | 22.87 | Lahiru Kumara † | 33 | 755 | 544 | 2019-2023 |
| Qualification: 500 balls. Last Updated: 2 January 2025 |||||||

### Best career economy rate

A bowler's economy rate is the total number of runs they have conceded divided by the number of overs they have bowled. New Zealand's Daniel Vettori, holds the T20I record for the best career economy rate with 5.70. Mendis, with a rate of 6.45 runs per over conceded over his 39-match T20I career, is the highest Sri Lankan on the list.
| Rank | Economy rate | Player | Wickets | Runs | Balls | Period |
| 1 | 6.45 | Ajantha Mendis | 66 | 952 | 885 | 2008-2014 |
| 2 | 6.87 | Maheesh Theekshana † | 58 | 1,541 | 1,344 | 2021-2025 |
| 3 | 6.98 | Wanindu Hasaranga † | 131 | 2,019 | 1,734 | 2019-2025 |
| 4 | 7.12 | Angelo Mathews † | 45 | 1,389 | 1,169 | 2009-2024 |
| 5 | 7.42 | Lasith Malinga | 107 | 2,225 | 1,799 | 2006-2020 |
| Qualification: 500 balls. Last Updated: 2 January 2025 |||||||

### Best career strike rate

A bowler's strike rate is the total number of balls they have bowled divided by the number of wickets they have taken. The top bowler with the best T20I career strike rate is Rashid Khan of Afghanistan with strike rate of 12.3 balls per wicket. Ajantha Mendis is the Sri Lankan bowler with the lowest strike rate.
| Rank | Strike rate | Player | Wickets | Runs | Balls | Period |
| 1 | 13.2 | Wanindu Hasaranga † | 131 | 2,019 | 1,734 | 2019-2025 |
| 2 | 13.4 | Ajantha Mendis | 66 | 952 | 885 | 2008-2014 |
| 3 | 15.8 | Dasun Shanaka † | 33 | 719 | 522 | 2015-2024 |
| 4 | 16.5 | Lahiru Kumara † | 33 | 755 | 544 | 2019-2023 |
| 5 | 16.8 | Lasith Malinga | 107 | 2,225 | 1,799 | 2006-2020 |
| Qualification: 500 balls. Last Updated: 2 January 2025 |||||||

### Most four-wickets (& over) hauls in an innings

Pakistan's Umar Gul, Afghanistan's Rashid Khan & Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan has taken the most four-wickets (or over) among all the bowlers. Mendis has taken the most such hauls among Sri Lankan bowlers.
| Rank | Four-wicket hauls | Player | Matches | Balls | Wickets | Period |
| 1 | 5 | Ajantha Mendis | 39 | 885 | 66 | 2008-2014 |
| 2 | 4 | Wanindu Hasaranga † | 79 | 1,734 | 131 | 2019-2025 |
| 3 | 3 | Nuwan Thushara † | 18 | 341 | 26 | 2022-2025 |
| 3 | 3 | Lasith Malinga | 84 | 1,799 | 107 | 2006-2020 |
| 5 | 2 | Matheesha Pathirana | 19 | 344 | 30 | 2022-2025 |
| 5 | 2 | Nuwan Kulasekara | 58 | 1,231 | 66 | 2008-2017 |
| Last Updated: 2 January 2025 |||||||

### Most five-wickets (& over) hauls in an innings

A five-wicket haul refers to a bowler taking five wickets in a single innings.
| Rank | Five-wicket hauls | Player | Innings | Wickets | Period |
| 1 | 2 | Ajantha Mendis | 39 | 66 | 2008-2014 |
| 1 | Lasith Malinga † | 83 | 107 | 2006-2020 |
| 2 | 1 | Rangana Herath | 17 | 18 | 2011-2016 |
| 2 | 1 | Nuwan Thushara † | 8 | 11 | 2022-2024 |

### Best economy rates in an inning

The best economy rate in an inning, when a minimum of 12 balls are delivered by the bowler, is Sri Lankan player Nuwan Kulasekara economy of 0.00 during his spell of 0 runs for 1 wicket in 2 overs against Netherlands at Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in the 2014 ICC World Twenty20.
| Rank | Economy | Player | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Opposition | Venue | Date |
| 1 | 0.00 ♠ | Nuwan Kulasekara | 2 | 0 | 1 | Netherlands | Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong, Bangladesh | 24 March 2014 ‡ |
| 2 | 0.86 | Rangana Herath | 3.3 | 3 | 5 | New Zealand | Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong, Bangladesh | 31 March 2014 ‡ |
| 3 | 1.00 | Sachithra Senanayake | 3 | 3 | 2 | New Zealand | Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong, Bangladesh | 31 March 2014 ‡ |
| 4 | 1.33 | Nuwan Kulasekara | 3 | 4 | 3 | New Zealand | Central Broward Regional Park, Lauderhill, USA | 23 May 2010 |
| 4 | 1.33 | Angelo Mathews † | 3 | 4 | 0 | New Zealand | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka | 30 October 2012 ‡ |
| Qualification: 12 balls bowled. Last Updated: 18 October 2024 |||||||||

### Best strike rates in an inning

The best strike rate in an inning, when a minimum of 4 wickets are taken by the player, is by Steve Tikolo of Kenya during his spell of 4/2 in 1.2 overs against Scotland during the 2013 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier at ICC Academy, Dubai, UAE. Ajantha Mendis during both six-wicket spells in an inning also recorded the best strike rate for a Sri Lankan bowler.
| Rank | Strike rate | Player | Wickets | Runs | Balls | Opposition | Venue | Date |
| 1 | 4.00 | Ajantha Mendis | 6 | 16 | 24 | Australia | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka | 8 August 2011 |
| 1 | 4.00 | Ajantha Mendis | 6 | 8 | 24 | Zimbabwe | Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota, Sri Lanka | 18 September 2012 ‡ |
| 3 | 4.2 | Rangana Herath | 5 | 3 | 21 | New Zealand | Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong, Bangladesh | 31 March 2014 ‡ |
| 4 | 4.8 | Lasith Malinga | 5 | 31 | 24 | England | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka | 1 October 2012 ‡ |
| 4 | 4.8 | Lasith Malinga | 5 | 6 | 24 | New Zealand | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka | 6 September 2019 |
| 4 | 4.8 | Nuwan Thushara † | 5 | 20 | 24 | Bangladesh | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet, Bangladesh | 9 March 2024 |
| Last Updated: 18 October 2024 |||||||||

### Worst figures in an innings

The worst figures in a T20I came in the Sri Lanka's tour of Australia when Kasun Rajitha of Sri Lanka had figures of 0/75 off his four overs at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide.
| Rank | Figures | Player | Overs | Opposition | Venue | Date |
| 1 | 0/75 ♠ | Kasun Rajitha † | 4 | Australia | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia | 27 October 2019 |
| 2 | 0/64 | Sanath Jayasuriya | 4 | Pakistan | New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa | 17 September 2007 ‡ |
| 3 | 0/54 | Lasith Malinga | 4 | West Indies | Ranasinghe Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 7 October 2012 ‡ |
| 4 | 0/53 | Akila Dananjaya | 4 | West Indies | Coolidge Cricket Ground, Saint George, Antigua | 7 March 2021 |
| 5 | 0/52 | Ajantha Mendis | 4 | England | Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong, Bangladesh | 27 March 2014 ‡ |
| Last Updated: 18 October 2024 |||||||

### Most runs conceded in a match

Kasun Rajitha also holds the dubious distinction of most runs conceded in a T20I during the aforementioned match.
| Rank | Figures | Player | Overs | Opposition | Venue | Date |
| 1 | 0/75 ♠ | Kasun Rajitha † | 4 | Australia | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia | 27 October 2019 |
| 2 | 0/64 | Sanath Jayasuriya | 4 | Pakistan | New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa | 17 September 2007 ‡ |
| 3 | 2/62 | Akila Dananjaya † | 4 | West Indies | Coolidge Cricket Ground, Saint George, Antigua | 3 March 2021 |
| 4 | 2/61 | Nuwan Pradeep | 4 | India | Holkar Stadium, Indore, India | 22 December 2017 |
| 5 | 1/58 | Thisara Perera | 4 | Australia | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka | 6 September 2016 |
| Last updated:18 October 2024 |||||||

### Most wickets in a calendar year

Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga holds the record for most wickets taken in a year when he took 36 wickets in 2021, 34 wickets in 2022 & 23 wickets in 2024. Dushmantha Chameera with 22 wickets in 2021 and Maheesh Theekshana in 2022 jointly hold the Sri Lankan record for most wickets in a year.
| Rank | Wickets | Player | Matches | Year |
| 1 | 38 | Wanindu Hasaranga | 20 | 2024 |
| 2 | 36 | Wanindu Hasaranga | 20 | 2021 |
| 3 | 34 | Wanindu Hasaranga | 19 | 2022 |
| 4 | 30 | Matheesha Pathirana | 18 | 2024 |
| 5 | 24 | Maheesh Theekshana | 21 | 2024 |
| Last Updated: 30 December 2024 |||||

### Most wickets in a series

2019 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier at UAE saw records set for the most wickets taken by a bowler in a T20I series when Oman's pacer Bilal Khan tool 18 wickets during the series. Hasaranga in the 2021 ICC World Twenty20 took 16 wickets, the most for a Sri Lankan bowler in a series.
| Rank | Wickets | Player | Matches | Series |
| 1 | 16 | Wanindu Hasaranga | 8 | 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup |
| 2 | 15 | Ajantha Mendis | 6 | 2012 ICC World Twenty20 |
| 2 | 15 | Wanindu Hasaranga | 8 | 2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup |
| 3 | 12 | Ajantha Mendis | 7 | 2009 ICC World Twenty20 |
| 3 | 12 | Lasith Malinga † | 7 | 2009 ICC World Twenty20 |
| 4 | 11 | Ajantha Mendis | 3 | 2008 Quadrangular Twenty20 Series in Canada |
| Last Updated: 18 October 2024 |||||

### Hat-trick

In cricket, a hat-trick occurs when a bowler takes three wickets with consecutive deliveries. The deliveries may be interrupted by an over bowled by another bowler from the other end of the pitch or the other team's innings, but must be three consecutive deliveries by the individual bowler in the same match. Only wickets attributed to the bowler count towards a hat-trick; run outs do not count. In T20Is history there have been just 13 hat-tricks, the first achieved by Brett Lee for Australia against Bangladesh in 2007 ICC World Twenty20.
| S. No | Bowler | Against | Wickets | Venue | Date |
| 1 | Thisara Perera | India | Hardik Pandya (c Sachithra Senanayake) Suresh Raina (c Dushmantha Chameera) Yuvraj Singh (c Danushka Gunathilaka) | JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi | 12 February 2016 |
| 2 | Lasith Malinga | Bangladesh | Mushfiqur Rahim (b) Mashrafe Mortaza (b) Mehedi Hasan (lbw) | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 6 April 2017 |
| 3 | Lasith Malinga | New Zealand | Colin Munro (b) Hamish Rutherford (lbw) Colin de Grandhomme (b) Ross Taylor (lbw) | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy | 6 September 2019 |
| 4 | Akila Dananjaya | West Indies | Evin Lewis (c Danushka Gunathilaka) Chris Gayle (lbw) Nicholas Pooran (c †Niroshan Dickwella) | Coolidge Cricket Ground, Antigua | 3 March 2021 |
| 5 | Wanindu Hasaranga | South Africa | Aiden Markram (b) Temba Bavuma (c Pathum Nissanka) Dwaine Pretorius (c Bhanuka Rajapaksa) | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | 30 October 2021 ‡ |
| 6 | Nuwan Thushara | Bangladesh | Najmul Hossain Shanto (b) Towhid Hridoy (b) Mahmudullah (lbw) | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium | 9 March 2024 |
| Last Updated: 18 October 2024 |||||||

### Wicket-keeping records

The wicket-keeper is a specialist fielder who stands behind the stumps being guarded by the batsman on strike and is the only member of the fielding side allowed to wear gloves and leg pads.

### Most career dismissals

A wicket-keeper can be credited with the dismissal of a batsman in two ways, caught or stumped. A fair catch is taken when the ball is caught fully within the field of play without it bouncing after the ball has touched the striker's bat or glove holding the bat, Laws 5.6.2.2 and 5.6.2.3 state that the hand or the glove holding the bat shall be regarded as the ball striking or touching the bat while a stumping occurs when the wicket-keeper puts down the wicket while the batsman is out of his ground and not attempting a run. Kumar Sangakkara is the highest ranked Sri Lankan wicket keeper in the all-time list of taking most dismissals in T20Is as a designated wicket-keeper, which is headed by India's MS Dhoni and West Indian Denesh Ramdin.
| Rank | Dismissals | Player | Matches | Innings | Period |
| 1 | 45 | Kumar Sangakkara | 56 | 56 | 2006-2014 |
| 2 | 37 | Kusal Mendis † | 78 | 48 | 2016-2025 |
| 3 | 24 | Dinesh Chandimal† | 68 | 32 | 2012-2022 |
| 4 | 16 | Kusal Perera† | 65 | 31 | 2015-2021 |
| 5 | 12 | Niroshan Dickwella † | 28 | 20 | 2016-2021 |
| Last updated: 2 January 2025 ||||||

### Most career catches

Sangakkara has taken the most catches in T20Is as a designated wicket-keeper with Dhoni and Ramdin leading the all-time list.
| Rank | Catches | Player | Matches | Innings | Period |
| 1 | 25 | Kumar Sangakkara | 56 | 56 | 2006-2014 |
| 2 | 24 | Kusal Mendis † | 78 | 48 | 2016-2025 |
| 3 | 15 | Dinesh Chandimal † | 61 | 25 | 2012-2021 |
| 4 | 11 | Niroshan Dickwella † | 28 | 20 | 2016-2021 |
| 5 | 10 | Kusal Perera † | 60 | 31 | 2015-2021 |
| Last Updated: 2 January 2025 ||||||

### Most career stumpings

Sangakkara has made the most stumpings in T20Is as a designated wicket-keeper among Sri Lankan wicket-keepers with Dhoni and Kamran Akmal of Pakistan heading this all-time list.
| Rank | Stumpings | Player | Matches | Innings | Period |
| 1 | 20 | Kumar Sangakkara | 56 | 56 | 2006-2014 |
| 2 | 13 | Kusal Mendis † | 78 | 48 | 2016-2025 |
| 3 | 6 | Kusal Perera † | 60 | 31 | 2015-2021 |
| 4 | 5 | Dinesh Chandimal † | 61 | 25 | 2012-2021 |
| 5 | 2 | Tillakaratne Dilshan | 80 | 5 | 2008-2009 |
| 5 | 2 | Sadeera Samarawickrama † | 9 | 4 | 2017-2021 |
| Last Updated: 2 January 2025 ||||||

### Most dismissals in an innings

Four wicket-keepers on four occasions have taken five dismissals in a single innings in a T20I.
The feat of taking 4 dismissals in an innings has been achieved by 19 wicket-keepers on 26 occasions with Dinesh Chandimal being the only Sri Lankan wicket-keeper.
| Rank | Dismissals | Player | Opposition | Venue | Date |
| 1 | 4 | Dinesh Chandimal † | South Africa | New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa | 22 January 2017 |
| 2 | 3 | Kumar Sangakkara | Ireland | Lord's, London, England | 14 June 2009 |
| 2 | 3 | Kumar Sangakkara | Australia | WACA Ground, Perth, Australia | 31 October 2010 |
| 2 | 3 | Kumar Sangakkara | Pakistan | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE | 13 December 2013 |
| 2 | 3 | Kusal Perera † | Bangladesh | Ranasinghe Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 16 March 2018 |
| 2 | 3 | Dinesh Chandimal † | South Africa | Ranasinghe Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 14 August 2018 |
| 2 | 3 | Kusal Mendis † | New Zealand | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla, Sri Lanka | 9 November 2024 |
| 2 | 3 | Kusal Mendis † | New Zealand | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand | 28 December 2024 |
| Last Updated: 28 December 2024 ||||||

### Most dismissals in a series

Netherlands wicket-keeper Scott Edwards holds the T20Is record for the most dismissals taken by a wicket-keeper in a series. He made 13 dismissals during the 2019 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier. Sri Lankan record is held by Sangakkara when he made 9 dismissals during the 2009 ICC World Twenty20.
| Rank | Dismissals | Player | Matches | Innings | Series |
| 1 | 9 | Kumar Sangakkara | 7 | 7 | 2009 ICC World Twenty20 |
| 2 | 7 | Kumar Sangakkara | 7 | 7 | 2012 ICC World Twenty20 |
| 3 | 6 | Tillakaratne Dilshan | 4 | 4 | 2008 Quadrangular Twenty20 Series in Canada |
| 3 | 6 | Kusal Mendis | 8 | 8 | 2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup |
| 4 | 5 | Dinesh Chandimal † | 3 | 3 | Sri Lanka in South Africa in 2016-17 |
| 5 | 4 | Kumar Sangakkara | 5 | 5 | 2007 ICC World Twenty20 |
| 5 | 4 | Dinesh Chandimal † | 4 | 3 | 2016 Asia Cup |
| 5 | 4 | Minod Bhanuka | 3 | 3 | India in Sri Lanka in 2021 |
| 5 | 4 | Kusal Perera | 8 | 8 | ICC Men's T20 World Cup |
| 5 | 4 | Kusal Mendis † | 3 | 3 | West Indian in Sri Lanka in 2024 |
| 5 | 4 | Kusal Mendis † | 3 | 3 | New Zealand in Sri Lanka in 2024}} |
| 5 | 4 | Kusal Mendis † | 3 | 3 | Sri Lanka in New Zealand in 2025 |
| Last Updated: 2 January 2025 ||||||

### Most career catches

Caught is one of the nine methods a batsman can be dismissed in cricket. The majority of catches are caught in the slips, located behind the batsman, next to the wicket-keeper, on the off side of the field. Most slip fielders are top order batsmen.
South Africa's David Miller holds the record for the most catches in T20Is by a non-wicket-keeper with 62, followed by New Zealand's Martin Guptill with 58 and Shoaib Malik of Pakistan on 50. Thisara Perera is the leading catcher for Sri Lanka.
| Rank | Catches | Player | Matches | Period |
| 1 | 39 | Dasun Shanaka † | 102 | 2015-2024 |
| 2 | 33 | Wanindu Hasaranga† | 74 | 2019-2024 |
| 3 | 29 | Thisara Perera | 80 | 2010-2021 |
| 4 | 26 | Tillakaratne Dilshan | 75 | 2006-2016 |
| 4 | 26 | Angelo Mathews† | 85 | 2009-2024 |
| 5 | 21 | Danushka Gunathilaka† | 45 | 2016-2022 |
| 5 | 21 | Lasith Malinga | 84 | 2006-2020 |
| Last Updated: 18 October 2024 |||||

### Most catches in an innings

The feat of taking 4 catches in an innings has been achieved by 14 fielders on 14 occasions with Chandimal being the only Sri Lankan fielder.
| Rank | Dismissals | Player | Opposition | Venue | Date |
| 1 | 4 ♠ | Dinesh Chandimal † | Bangladesh | Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong, Bangladesh | 14 February 2014 |
| 2 | 3 | Chamara Kapugedera | Australia | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia | 22 February 2017 |
| 2 | 3 | Danushka Gunathilaka† | Pakistan | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan | 5 October 2019 |
| 2 | 3 | Danushka Gunathilaka† | England | The Rose Bowl, Southampton, England | 26 June 2021 |
| 2 | 3 | Pathum Nissanka † | India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE | 6 September 2022 |
| 2 | 3 | Charith Asalanka † | Bangladesh | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet, Bangladesh | 4 March 2024 |
| 4 | 2 | 23 Sri Lankan fielders on 46 occasions took 2 catches in an inning. | 23 Sri Lankan fielders on 46 occasions took 2 catches in an inning. | 23 Sri Lankan fielders on 46 occasions took 2 catches in an inning. | 23 Sri Lankan fielders on 46 occasions took 2 catches in an inning. |
| Last Updated: 18 October 2024 ||||||

### Most catches in a series

The 2019 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Qualifier, which saw Netherlands retain their title, saw the record set for the most catches taken by a non-wicket-keeper in a T20I series. Jersey's Ben Stevens and Namibia's JJ Smit took 10 catches in the series. Thisara Perera with 6 catches in the 2018 Nidahas Trophy is the leading Sri Lankan fielder on this list.
| Rank | Catches | Player | Matches | Innings | Series |
| 1 | 9 | Dasun Shanaka | 8 | 8 | 2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup |
| 2 | 6 | Thisara Perera | 4 | 4 | 2018 Nidahas Trophy |
| 3 | 5 | Pathum Nissanka† | 6 | 6 | 2022 Asia Cup |
| 4 | 4 | Wanindu Hasaranga † | 6 | 6 | 2022 Asia Cup |
| 4 | 4 | Lasith Malinga | 5 | 5 | 2007 ICC World Twenty20 |
| 4 | 4 | Jehan Mubarak | 7 | 7 | 2009 ICC World Twenty20 |
| 4 | 4 | Tillakaratne Dilshan | 2 | 2 | Pakistan in Sri Lanka in 2012 |
| 4 | 4 | Tillakaratne Dilshan | 7 | 7 | 2012 ICC World Twenty20 |
| 4 | 4 | Dinesh Chandimal † | 2 | 2 | Sri Lanka in Bangladesh in 2013-14 |
| 4 | 4 | Dushmantha Chameera † | 3 | 3 | Sri Lanka in India in 2015-16 |
| 4 | 4 | Angelo Mathews † | 3 | 3 | 2016 Asia Cup |
| 4 | 4 | Chamara Kapugedera | 4 | 4 | 2016 Asia Cup |
| 4 | 4 | Chamara Kapugedera | 3 | 3 | Sri Lanka in Australia in 2016-17 |
| 4 | 4 | Danushka Gunathilaka | 3 | 3 | Sri Lanka in Pakistan in 2019-20 |
| 4 | 4 | Dasun Shanaka | 3 | 3 | Sri Lanka in England in 2021 |
| 4 | 4 | Bhanuka Rajapaksha | 8 | 8 | ICC Men's T20 World Cup |
| 4 | 4 | Dananjaya de Silva | 8 | 8 | ICC Men's T20 World Cup |
| 4 | 4 | Dananjaya de Silva | 3 | 3 | Sri Lanka in India in 2022-23 |
| Last Updated: 18 October 2024 ||||||

## Other records
### Most career matches

India's Rohit Sharma holds the record for the most T20I matches played with 148, followed by Shoaib Malik of Pakistan with 124 and Martin Guptil of New Zealand with 122 games. Dasun is the most experienced Sri Lankan player having represented the team on 88 occasions.
| Rank | Matches | Player | Runs | Wkts | Period |
| 1 | 100 | Dasun Shanaka† | 1,456 | 33 | 2015-2024 |
| 2 | 90 | Angelo Mathews† | 1,416 | 45 | 2009-2024 |
| 3 | 84 | Lasith Malinga | 136 | 107 | 2006-2020 |
| 4 | 80 | Tillakaratne Dilshan | 1,889 | 9 | 2006-2016 |
| 4 | 80 | Thisara Perera | 1,047 | 45 | 2010-2021 |
| Last Updated: 18 June 2024 ||||||

### Most consecutive career matches

Afghanistan's Mohammad Shahzad and Asghar Afghan hold the record for the most consecutive T20I matches played with 58. Angelo Mathews holds the Sri Lankan record.
| Rank | Matches | Player | Period |
| 1 | 55 | Angelo Mathews | 2009-2015 |
| 2 | 48 | Dasun Shanaka | 2020-2023 |
| 3 | 37 | Chamika Karunaratne | 2021-2022 |
| 4 | 31 | Dushmantha Chameera | 2020-2022 |
| 5 | 28 | Thisara Perera | 2011-2014 |
| Last updated: 8 April 2023 ||||

### Most matches as captain

MS Dhoni, who led the Indian cricket team from 2007 to 2016, holds the record for the most matches played as captain in T20Is with 72. Dasun Shanaka has led Sri Lanka in 46 matches, the most for any player from his country.
| Rank | Matches | Player | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Win % | Period |
| 1 | 48 | Dasun Shanaka | 22 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 47.91 | 2019-2023 |
| 2 | 26 | Dinesh Chandimal | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | 2013-2018 |
| 3 | 24 | Lasith Malinga | 7 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 32.61 | 2014-2020 |
| 4 | 22 | Kumar Sangakkara | 13 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 59.09 | 2009-2012 |
| 5 | 19 | Mahela Jayawardene | 12 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 65.79 | 2006-2012 |
| Last Updated: 18 January 2024 |||||||||

#### Most man of the match awards

| Rank | M.O.M. Awards | Player | Matches | Period |
| 1 | 8 | Kusal Perera† | 77 | 2013–2025 |
| 2 | 7 | Kusal Mendis† | 78 | 2016–2025 |
| 2 | 7 | Wanindu Hasaranga† | 79 | 2019–2025 |
| 4 | 6 | Sanath Jayasuriya | 31 | 2006–2011 |
| 4 | 6 | Mahela Jayawardene | 55 | 2006–2014 |
| 4 | 6 | Charith Asalanka† | 55 | 2021–2025 |
| 4 | 6 | Tillakaratne Dilshan | 80 | 2006–2016 |
| 4 | 6 | Angelo Mathews† | 90 | 2009–2024 |
| Last updated: 2 January 2025 |||||

#### Most man of the series awards

| Rank | M.O.S. Awards | Player | Matches | Period |
| 1 | 5 | Wanindu Hasaranga† | 76 | 2019–2024 |
| 2 | 2 | Kusal Mendis† | 75 | 2016–2024 |
| 2 | 2 | Tillakaratne Dilshan | 80 | 2006—2016 |
| Last updated: 22 September 2024 |||||

### Youngest players on Debut

The youngest player to play in a T20I match is Marian Gherasim at the age of 14 years and 16 days. Making his debut for Romania against the Bulgaria on 16 October 2020 in the first T20I of the 2020 Balkan Cup thus becoming the youngest to play in a men's T20I match.
| Rank | Age | Player | Opposition | Venue | Date |
| 1 | 18 years and 359 days | Akila Dananjaya | New Zealand | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka | 27 September 2012 |
| 2 | 19 years and 111 days | Chamara Kapugedera | England | Rose Bowl, Southampton, England | 15 June 2006 |
| 3 | 19 years and 252 days | Matheesha Pathirana | Afghanistan | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, Dubai | 27 August 2022 |
| 4 | 20 years and 18 days | Binura Fernando | Pakistan | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 30 July 2015 |
| 5 | 20 years and 27 days | Kamindu Mendis | England | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 27 October 2018 |
| Last Updated: 12 September 2022 ||||||

### Oldest Players on Debut

The Turkish batsmen Osman Göker is the oldest player to make their debut a T20I match. Playing in the 2019 Continental Cup against Romania at Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground, Moara Vlăsiei he was aged 59 years and 181 days.
| Rank | Age | Player | Opposition | Venue | Date |
| 1 | 36 years and 350 days | Sanath Jayasuriya | England | Rose Bowl, Southampton, England | 15 June 2006 |
| 2 | 36 years and 30 days | Marvan Atapattu | New Zealand | Westpac Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand | 22 December 2006 |
| 3 | 35 years and 161 days | Indika de Saram | India | Ranasinghe Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 10 February 2009 |
| 4 | 34 years and 343 days | Jeevantha Kulatunga | Zimbabwe | Maple Leaf North-West Ground, King City, Canada | 10 October 2008 |
| 5 | 34 years and 249 days | Muttiah Muralitharan | New Zealand | Basin Reserve, Wellington, New Zealand | 22 December 2006 |
| Last Updated: 9 August 2020 ||||||

### Oldest Players

The Turkish batsmen Osman Göker is the oldest player to appear in a T20I match during the same above mentioned match.
| Rank | Age | Player | Opposition | Venue | Date |
| 1 | 41 years and 360 days | Sanath Jayasuriya | England | Bristol County Ground, Bristol, England | 25 June 2011 |
| 2 | 39 years and 331 days | Tillakaratne Dilshan | Australia | Ranasinghe Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 9 September 2016 |
| 3 | 38 years and 197 days | Muttiah Muralitharan | Australia | WACA Ground, Perth, Australia | 31 October 2010 |
| 4 | 38 years and 9 days | Rangana Herath | South Africa | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, India | 28 March 2016 |
| 5 | 36 years and 314 days | Mahela Jayawardene | India | Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur, Bangladesh | 6 April 2014 |
| Last Updated: 9 August 2020 ||||||

## Partnership records

In cricket, two batsmen are always present at the crease batting together in a partnership. This partnership will continue until one of them is dismissed, retires or the innings comes to a close.

### Highest partnerships by wicket

A wicket partnership describes the number of runs scored before each wicket falls. The first wicket partnership is between the opening batsmen and continues until the first wicket falls. The second wicket partnership then commences between the not out batsman and the number three batsman. This partnership continues until the second wicket falls. The third wicket partnership then commences between the not out batsman and the new batsman. This continues down to the tenth wicket partnership. When the tenth wicket has fallen, there is no batsman left to partner so the innings is closed.
| Wicket | Runs | First batsman | Second batsman | Opposition | Venue | Date |
| 1st Wicket | 124 | Sanath Jayasuriya | Tillakaratne Dilshan | West Indies | Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England | 10 June 2009 ‡ |
| 2nd Wicket | 166 ♠ | Kumar Sangakkara | Mahela Jayawardene | West Indies | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados | 7 May 2010 ‡ |
| 3rd Wicket | 94 | Bhanuka Rajapaksa | Shehan Jayasuriya | Pakistan | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan | 7 October 2019 |
| 4th Wicket | 123 | Pathum Nissanka | Wanindu Hasaranga | Ireland | Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, UAE | 20 October 2021 ‡ |
| 5th Wicket | 118 | Charith Asalanka | Angelo Mathews | Zimbabwe | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 16 January 2024 |
| 6th Wicket | 97 | Kusal Perera | Thisara Perera | Bangladesh | Ranasinghe Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka | 16 March 2018 |
| 7th Wicket | 69* | Dasun Shanaka | Chamika Karunaratne | Australia | Pallekele, Kandy, Sri Lanka | 11 June 2022 |
| 8th Wicket | 46 | Akila Dananjaya | Isuru Udana | South Africa | Centurion Park, Centurion, South Africa | 22 March 2019 |
| 9th Wicket | 44 | Dilhara Fernando | Lasith Malinga | New Zealand | Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand | 26 December 2006 |
| 10th Wicket | 30 | Chamika Karunaratne | Dilshan Madushanka | Afghanistan | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, Dubai | 27 August 2022 |
| Last Updated: 18 January 2024 |||||||

### Highest partnerships by runs

The highest T20I partnership by runs for any wicket is held by the Afghan pairing of Hazratullah Zazai and Usman Ghani who put together an opening wicket partnership of 236 runs during the Ireland v Afghanistan series in India in 2019
| Wicket | Runs | First batsman | Second batsman | Opposition | Venue | Date |
| 2nd Wicket | 166 | Mahela Jayawardene | Kumar Sangakkara | West Indies | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados | 7 May 2010 |
| 2nd Wicket | 145 | Mahela Jayawardene | Tillakaratne Dilshan | England | Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong, Bangladesh | 27 March 2014 |
| 1st Wicket | 124 | Sanath Jayasuriya | Tillakaratne Dilshan | West Indies | Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England | 10 June 2009 |
| 4th Wicket | 123 | Pathum Nissanka | Wanindu Hasaranga | Ireland | Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, UAE | 20 October 2021 ‡ |
| 1st Wicket | 121 | Pathum Nissanka | Kusal Mendis | New Zealand | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand | 28 December 2024 |
| Last Updated: 28 December 2024 |||||||

### Highest overall partnership runs by a pair

| Rank | Runs | Innings | Players | Highest | Average | 100/50 | T20I career span |
| 1 | 1,394 | 42 | Pathum Nissanka & Kusal Mendis † | 121 | 33.19 | 1/10 | 2022–2025 |
| 2 | 822 | 22 | Mahela Jayawardene & Kumar Sangakkara | 166 | 41.1 | 2/3 | 2007–2014 |
| 3 | 766 | 31 | Tillakaratne Dilshan & Mahela Jayawardene | 145 | 26.41 | 1/3 | 2007–2014 |
| 4 | 626 | 22 | Tillakaratne Dilshan & Kumar Sangakkara | 74 | 29.8 | 0/5 | 2006–2014 |
| 5 | 606 | 22 | Tillakaratne Dilshan & Kusal Perera | 100 | 27.54 | 1/2 | 2013–2016 |
| An asterisk (*) signifies an unbroken partnership (i.e. neither of the batsmen was dismissed before either the end of the allotted overs or the required score being reached). Last updated: 2 January 2025 ||||||||

## Umpiring records
### Most matches umpired

An umpire in cricket is a person who officiates the match according to the Laws of Cricket. Two umpires adjudicate the match on the field, whilst a third umpire has access to video replays, and a fourth umpire looks after the match balls and other duties. The records below are only for on-field umpires.
Ahsan Raza of Pakistan holds the record for the most T20I matches umpired with 64. The most experienced Sri Lankan umpire is Ruchira Palliyaguruge with 40 matches officiated so far.
| Rank | Matches | Umpire | Period |
| 1 | 40 | Ruchira Palliyaguruge † | 2011-2022 |
| 2 | 36 | Kumar Dharmasena | 2009-2022 |
| 3 | 33 | Raveendra Wimalasiri † | 2013-2022 |
| 4 | 29 | Ranmore Martinesz | 2010-2018 |
| 5 | 14 | Lyndon Hannibal † | 2018-2022 |
| Last Updated: 9 September 2022 ||||