Sri Lanka well poised to challenge India
A statistical preview to the three-Test series between India and Sri Lanka
Siddhartha Talya
15-Nov-2009
Sri Lanka have had far more experience playing Tests this year than their opponents. While India have the comfort of a superior record at home, they've only played three Tests in 2009. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, have played eight and will feel confident of rectifying their record in the country. We look at some important statistics ahead of the first Test in Ahmedabad.
Muttiah Muralitharan has much to make up for in what could perhaps be his last full tour of India•AFP
- The teams have played 29 Tests, of which India have won 11 and Sri Lanka five. India have an unblemished record at home, winning eight of the 14 games and drawing six. Sri Lanka, on their previous visit to India, were beaten 0-2. In 2009, India have played just three Tests and won one, against New Zealand. Sri Lanka have enjoyed an unbeaten run this year, with five wins out of eight games, including three series victories.
Siddhartha Talya is an editorial assistant at Cricinfo