List of Australia Test cricket records against Sri Lanka
This is a list of Australian Test cricket records against Sri Lanka. It is based on the List of Australia Test cricket records, but concentrates solely on records dealing with the Australian Test cricket team, and any cricketers who have played for that team, against the Pakistan Test cricket team. Australia played its first recognised Test cricket match against Pakistan in April 1983, and the records listed here date from that time.
Listing criteria[edit]
In general the top ten are listed in each category (except when there is a tie for the last place among the ten, when all the tied record holders are noted).
Listing notation[edit]
Team Notation
- (300–3) indicates that a team scored 300 runs for three wickets and the innings was closed, either due to a successful run chase or if no playing time remained.
- (300–3 d) indicates that a team scored 300 runs for three wickets, and declared its innings closed.
- (300) indicates that a team scored 300 runs and was all out, either by losing all ten wickets or by having one or more batsmen unable to bat and losing the remaining wickets.
Batting Notation
- (100) indicates that a batsman scored 100 runs and was out.
- (100*) indicates that a batsman scored 100 runs and was not out.
Bowling Notation
- (5–100) indicates that a bowler has captured 5 wickets while giving away 100 runs.
Currently playing
- Record holders who are currently playing Test cricket (i.e. their record details listed could change) are shown in bold
Team records[edit]
Team wins, losses, ties, and draws[edit]
Matches played[edit]
Team | 1st Test | Matches | Won | Lost | Drawn | Tied | % Won |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Australia | Apr 1983 | 28 | 17 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 62.96 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 31 July 2016. |
Highest scores (Innings)[edit]
Rank | Score | Opposition | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 617-5d | Sri Lanka | Perth | 1995–96 |
2 | 551-4d | Sri Lanka | Brisbane | 2007–08 |
3 | 542-5d | Sri Lanka | Hobart | 2007–08 |
4 | 517 | Sri Lanka | Cairns | 2004 |
5 | 514-4d | Sri Lanka | Kandy | 1982–83 |
6 | 513-5d | Sri Lanka | Hobart | 1989–90 |
7 | 512-8d | Sri Lanka | Galle | 2003–04 |
8 | 502-9d | Sri Lanka | Adelaide | 1995–96 |
9 | 500-6d | Sri Lanka | Melbourne | 1995–96 |
10 | 488 | Sri Lanka | Colombo | 2011–12 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 15 February 2016. |
Lowest scores (Innings)[edit]
Rank | Score | Opposition | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 120 | Sri Lanka | Kandy | 2003–04 |
2 | 140 | Sri Lanka | Kandy | 1999–2000 |
3 | 161 | Sri Lanka | Pallekele | 2016 |
4 | 188 | Sri Lanka | Kandy | 1999–2000 |
5 | 201 | Sri Lanka | Darwin | 2004 |
6 | 203 | Sri Lanka | Pallekele | 2016 |
7 | 207 | Sri Lanka | Darwin | 2004 |
8 | 210 | Sri Lanka | Galle | 2011–12 |
9 | 220 | Sri Lanka | Galle | 2003–04 |
10 | 224 | Sri Lanka | Hobart | 1989–90 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 31 July 2016. |
Greatest win margins (by innings)[edit]
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
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1 | Innings and 201 runs | Australia (460) beat Sri Lanka (156 & 103) | Melbourne | 2012–13 |
2 | Innings and 108 runs | Australia (455) beat Sri Lanka (194 & 153) | Perth | 1987–88 |
3 | Innings and 40 runs | Australia (551-4d) beat Sri Lanka (211 & 300) | Brisbane | 2007–08 |
4 | Innings and 38 runs | Australia (514-4d) beat Sri Lanka (271 & 205) | Kandy | 1982–83 |
5 | Innings and 36 runs | Australia (617-5d) beat Sri Lanka (251 & 330) | Perth | 1995–1996 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 15 February 2016. Note: Australia has only beaten Sri Lanka by an innings in Test cricket on 5 occasions. |
Greatest win margins (by wickets)[edit]
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 10 wickets | Australia (500-6d & 41–0) beat Sri Lanka (233 & 307) | Melbourne | 1995–96 |
2 | 5 wickets | Australia (432-9d & 141–5) beat Sri Lanka (294 & 278) | Sydney | 2012–13 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 15 February 2016. Note: Australia has only beaten Sri Lanka by a wicket margin in Test cricket on 2 occasions. |
Greatest win margins (by runs)[edit]
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 197 runs | Australia (220 & 512-8d) beat Sri Lanka (381 & 154) | Galle | 2003–04 |
2 | 173 runs | Australia (224 & 513-5d) beat Sri Lanka (216 & 348) | Hobart | 1989–90 |
3 | 149 runs | Australia (207 & 201) beat Sri Lanka (97 & 162) | Darwin | 2004 |
4 | 148 runs | Australia (502-9d & 215-6d) beat Sri Lanka (317 & 252) | Adelaide | 1995–96 |
5 | 137 runs | Australia (450-5d & 278) beat Sri Lanka (336 & 255) | Hobart | 2012–13 |
6 | 125 runs | Australia (273 & 210) beat Sri Lanka (105 & 253) | Galle | 2011–12 |
7 | 121 runs | Australia (401 & 375) beat Sri Lanka (401 & 248) | Colombo | 2003–04 |
8 | 96 runs | Australia (542-5d & 210-2d) beat Sri Lanka (246 & 210) | Hobart | 2007-8 |
9 | 27 runs | Australia (120 & 442) beat Sri Lanka (211 & 324) | Kandy | 2003–04 |
10 | 16 runs | Australia (256 & 471) beat Sri Lanka (547-8d & 164) | Colombo | 1992–93 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 15 February 2016. |
Narrowest win margins (by wickets)[edit]
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 5 wickets | Australia (432-9d & 141–5) beat Sri Lanka (294 & 278) | Sydney | 2012–13 |
2 | 10 wickets | Australia (500-6d & 41–0) beat Sri Lanka (233 & 307) | Melbourne | 1995–96 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 15 February 2016. Note: Australia has only beaten Sri Lanka by a wicket margin in Test cricket on 2 occasions. |
Narrowest win margins (by runs)[edit]
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 16 runs | Australia (256 & 471) beat Sri Lanka (547-8d & 164) | Colombo | 1992–93 |
2 | 27 runs | Australia (120 & 442) beat Sri Lanka (211 & 324) | Kandy | 2003–04 |
3 | 96 runs | Australia (542-5d & 210-2d) beat Sri Lanka (246 & 210) | Hobart | 2007-8 |
4 | 121 runs | Australia (401 & 375) beat Sri Lanka (401 & 248) | Colombo | 2003–04 |
5 | 125 runs | Australia (273 & 210) beat Sri Lanka (105 & 253) | Galle | 2011–12 |
6 | 137 runs | Australia (450-5d & 278) beat Sri Lanka (336 & 255) | Hobart | 2012–13 |
7 | 148 runs | Australia (502-9d & 215-6d) beat Sri Lanka (317 & 252) | Adelaide | 1995–96 |
8 | 149 runs | Australia (207 & 201) beat Sri Lanka (97 & 162) | Darwin | 2004 |
9 | 173 runs | Australia (224 & 513-5d) beat Sri Lanka (216 & 348) | Hobart | 1989–90 |
10 | 197 runs | Australia (220 & 512-8d) beat Sri Lanka (381 & 154) | Galle | 2003–04 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 15 February 2016. |
Greatest loss margins (by innings)[edit]
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 15 February 2016. Note: Sri Lanka has never beaten Australia by an innings in Test cricket. |
Greatest loss margins (by wickets)[edit]
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 6 wickets | Sri Lanka (234 & 95–4) beat Australia (188 & 140) | Kandy | 1999–2000 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 15 February 2016. Note: Sri Lanka has only beaten Australia by a wickets margin in Test cricket on 1 occasion. |
Greatest loss margins (by runs)[edit]
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | By 106 runs | Sri Lanka (117 & 353) beat Australia (203 & 161) | Pallekele | 2016 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 31 July 2016. Note: Sri Lanka has only beaten Australia by a runs margin in Test cricket once. |
Narrowest loss margins (by wickets)[edit]
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 6 wickets | Sri Lanka (234 & 95–4) beat Australia (188 & 140) | Kandy | 1999–2000 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 15 February 2016. Note: Sri Lanka has only beaten Australia by a wickets margin in Test cricket on 1 occasion. |
Narrowest loss margins (by runs)[edit]
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | By 106 runs | Sri Lanka (117 & 353) beat Australia (203 & 161) | Pallekele | 2016 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 31 July 2016. Note: Sri Lanka has only beaten Australia by a runs margin in Test cricket once. |
Individual records[edit]
Individual records (appearances)[edit]
Most career matches[edit]
Rank | Appearances | Player | Span |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 14 | Ricky Ponting | 1995–2011 |
2 | 13 | Shane Warne | 1992–2004 |
3 | 11 | Ian Healy | 1989–1999 |
4 | 9 | David Boon | 1988–1996 |
9 | Mark Waugh | 1992–1999 | |
6 | 8 | Michael Clarke | 2007–2013 |
8 | Mike Hussey | 2007–2013 | |
8 | Justin Langer | 1999–2004 | |
8 | Glen McGrath | 1995–2004 | |
8 | Mark Taylor | 1989–1996 | |
8 | Steve Waugh | 1988–1999 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 15 February 2016. |
Individual records (batting)[edit]
Highest individual score[edit]
Rank | Runs | Player | Match | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 219 | Michael Slater | Australia v Sri Lanka | Perth | 1995–96 |
2 | 170 | Steve Waugh | Australia v Sri Lanka | Adelaide | 1995–96 |
3 | 166 | Justin Langer | Sri Lanka v Australia | Colombo | 2003–04 |
4 | 164 | Mark Taylor | Australia v Sri Lanka | Brisbane | 1989–90 |
5 | 162 | Justin Langer | Australia v Sri Lanka | Cairns | 2004 |
6 | 161 | Damien Martyn | Sri Lanka v Australia | Kandy | 2003–04 |
7 | 153 | Darren Lehmann | Sri Lanka v Australia | Colombo | 2003–04 |
8 | 151 | Phil Jacques | Australia v Sri Lanka | Hobart | 2007–08 |
9 | 145* | Michael Clarke | Australia v Sri Lanka | Brisbane | 2007–08 |
10 | 144 | Adam Gilchrist | Sri Lanka v Australia | Kandy | 2003–04 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 15 February 2016. |
Most career runs[edit]
Rank | Runs | Player | Matches | Innings | Average |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 994 | Mike Hussey | 8 | 13 | 110.44 |
2 | 975 | Ricky Ponting | 14 | 23 | 46.42 |
3 | 746 | Michael Clarke | 8 | 12 | 74.60 |
4 | 701 | Steve Waugh | 8 | 11 | 87.62 |
5 | 664 | Matthew Hayden | 7 | 13 | 51.07 |
6 | 611 | Mark Taylor | 8 | 15 | 43.64 |
7 | 554 | Darren Lehmann | 5 | 10 | 55.40 |
8 | 543 | Alan Border | 7 | 11 | 54.30 |
9 | 537 | Dean Jones | 6 | 11 | 59.66 |
10 | 536 | Damien Martyn | 5 | 10 | 53.60 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 15 February 2016. |
Most career 50+ scores[edit]
Rank | 50+s | Player | Matches | Innings | Average |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 8 | Michael Clarke | 8 | 12 | 74.60 |
8 | Ricky Ponting | 14 | 23 | 46.42 | |
3 | 7 | Mike Hussey | 8 | 13 | 110.44 |
4 | 6 | Darren Lehmann | 5 | 10 | 55.40 |
6 | Steve Waugh | 8 | 11 | 87.62 | |
6 | 5 | Greg Matthews | 3 | 6 | 46.33 |
5 | Dean Jones | 6 | 11 | 59.66 | |
5 | Alan Border | 7 | 11 | 54.30 | |
9 | 4 | David Warner | 3 | 5 | 54.40 |
4 | Damien Martyn | 5 | 10 | 53.60 | |
4 | Michael Slater | 6 | 9 | 61.37 | |
4 | Matthew Hayden | 7 | 13 | 51.07 | |
4 | Mark Waugh | 9 | 14 | 24.64 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 15 February 2016. |
Most career 100s[edit]
Rank | 100s | Player | Matches | Innings | Average |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 5 | Mike Hussey | 8 | 13 | 110.44 |
2 | 3 | Dean Jones | 6 | 11 | 59.66 |
3 | Steve Waugh | 8 | 11 | 87.62 | |
3 | Michael Clarke | 8 | 12 | 74.60 | |
3 | Matthew Hayden | 7 | 13 | 51.07 | |
5 | 2 | Phil Jacques | 2 | 3 | 106.00 |
2 | Darren Lehmann | 5 | 10 | 55.40 | |
2 | Damien Martyn | 5 | 10 | 53.60 | |
2 | Justin Langer | 8 | 14 | 35.85 | |
2 | Mark Taylor | 8 | 15 | 43.64 | |
Note: there are 12 Australian players who have scored one century in Test cricket against Sri Lanka. Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 15 February 2016. |
Highest career batting average[edit]
Rank | Average | Player | Period | Matches | Innings | Runs |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 110.44 | Mike Hussey | 2007–13 | 8 | 13 | 994 |
2 | 87.62 | Steve Waugh | 1988–99 | 8 | 11 | 701 |
3 | 74.60 | Michael Clarke | 2007–13 | 8 | 12 | 746 |
4 | 59.66 | Dean Jones | 1988–1992 | 6 | 11 | 537 |
5 | 55.40 | Darren Lehmann | 2004 | 5 | 10 | 554 |
6 | 54.30 | Alan Border | 1983–92 | 7 | 11 | 543 |
7 | 53.60 | Damien Martyn | 2004 | 5 | 10 | 536 |
8 | 51.07 | Matthew Hayden | 2004–07 | 7 | 13 | 664 |
9 | 46.42 | Ricky Ponting | 1995–2011 | 14 | 23 | 975 |
10 | 43.64 | Mark Taylor | 1989–1996 | 8 | 15 | 611 |
Qualification: 10 innings. Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 15 February 2016. |
Individual records (bowling)[edit]
Most career wickets[edit]
Rank | Wickets | Player | Matches | Average |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 59 | Shane Warne | 13 | 25.54 |
2 | 37 | Glen McGrath | 8 | 22.24 |
3 | 27 | Craig McDermott | 7 | 27.22 |
4 | 23 | Mitchell Johnson | 7 | 31.52 |
5 | 20 | Michael Kasprowicz | 5 | 25.15 |
20 | Nathan Lyon | 7 | 36.10 | |
7 | 19 | Peter Siddle | 4 | 18.15 |
8 | 17 | Jason Gillespie | 6 | 33.47 |
9 | 16 | Brett Lee | 2 | 17.56 |
16 | Merv Hughes | 3 | 25.43 | |
16 | Mitchell Starc | 3 | 26.37 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 31 July 2016. |
Best Bowling In An Innings[edit]
Rank | Figures | Player | Opposition | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 7/39 | Michael Kasprowicz | Sri Lanka | Darwin | 2004 |
2 | 5/34 | Nathan Lyon | Sri Lanka | Galle | 2011–12 |
3 | 5/37 | Glenn McGrath | Sri Lanka | Darwin | 2004 |
4 | 5/39 | Paul Reiffel | Sri Lanka | Adelaide | 1995–96 |
5 | 5/40 | Glenn McGrath | Sri Lanka | Melbourne | 1995–96 |
6 | 5/43 | Shane Warne | Sri Lanka | Galle | 2003–04 |
7 | 5/53 | Shane Warne | Sri Lanka | Kandy | 1999–2000 |
8 | 5/54 | Peter Siddle | Sri Lanka | Hobart | 2012–13 |
9 | 5/62 | Ryan Harris | Sri Lanka | Galle | 2011–12 |
10 | 5/63 | Mitchell Starc | Sri Lanka | Hobart | 2012–13 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 15 February 2016. |
Most career 5-wickets-in-an-innings[edit]
Rank | 5s | Player | Matches | Wickets | BBI | Average |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 5 | Shane Warne | 13 | 57 | 5/43 | 25.54 |
2 | 2 | Merv Hughes | 3 | 16 | 5/67 | 25.43 |
2 | Glen McGrath | 8 | 37 | 5/37 | 22.24 | |
4 | 1 | Tom Hogan | 1 | 6 | 5/66 | 19.33 |
1 | Bruce Yardley | 1 | 7 | 5/88 | 23.71 | |
1 | Paul Reiffel | 2 | 19 | 5/39 | 24.22 | |
1 | Ryan Harris | 2 | 11 | 5/62 | 16.69 | |
1 | Mitchell Starc | 2 | 10 | 5/63 | 28.70 | |
1 | Peter Siddle | 4 | 19 | 5/54 | 18.15 | |
1 | Michael Kasprowicz | 5 | 20 | 7/39 | 25.15 | |
1 | Nathan Lyon | 6 | 15 | 5/34 | 40.13 | |
BBI – Best Bowling in an Innings. Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 15 February 2016. |
Most career 10-wickets-in-a-match[edit]
Rank | 10s | Player | Matches | Wickets | BBM | Average |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2 | Shane Warne | 13 | 59 | 10/155 | 25.54 |
BBM – Best Bowling in a Match. Note: Shane Warne is the only Australian to have taken 10 wickets in a match in Test cricket against Sri Lanka. Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 15 February 2016. |
Individual records (fielding)[edit]
Most dismissals in Test career (wicketkeeper)[edit]
Rank | Dismissals | Player | Caught | Stumped | Matches | Innings |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 37 | Adam Gilchrist | 32 | 5 | 7 | 14 |
2 | 34 | Ian Healy | 32 | 2 | 11 | 19 |
3 | 14 | Matthew Wade | 14 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
4 | 10 | Brad Haddin | 10 | 0 | 3 | 16 |
5 | 6 | Greg Dyer | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
6 | 5 | Roger Woolley | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
7 | 2 | Peter Nevill | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Note: only seven Australian wicket-keepers have played Test cricket against Sri Lanka. Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 31 July 2016. |
Most catches in Test career (non-wicketkeeper)[edit]
Rank | Catches | Player | Matches |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 16 | Ricky Ponting | 14 |
2 | 15 | Shane Warne | 13 |
3 | 14 | Mike Hussey | 8 |
4 | 11 | Mark Taylor | 8 |
11 | Michael Clarke | 8 | |
6 | 9 | Matthew Hayden | 7 |
7 | 8 | Alan Border | 7 |
8 | 7 | Steve Waugh | 8 |
7 | Mark Waugh | 9 | |
10 | 6 | Tom Moody | 5 |
6 | David Boon | 9 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 15 February 2016. |
Partnership records[edit]
Highest wicket partnerships[edit]
Partnership | Runs | Players | Opposition | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st wicket | 255 | Justin Langer & Matthew Hayden | Sri Lanka | Cairns | 2004 |
2nd wicket | 170 | Kepler Wessels & Graham Yallop | Sri Lanka | Kandy | 1982–83 |
3rd wicket | 200 | Adam Gilchrist & Damien Martyn | Sri Lanka | Kandy | 2004 |
4th wicket | 308 | Joe Burns & Travis Head | Sri Lanka | Canberra | 2018–19 |
5th wicket | 176 | Michael Clarke & Mike Hussey | Sri Lanka | Colombo | 2011–12 |
6th wicket | 260* | Dean Jones & Steve Waugh | Sri Lanka | Hobart | 1989–90 |
7th wicket | 129 | Ian Healy & Greg Matthews | Sri Lanka | Moratuwa | 1992–93 |
8th wicket | 107 | Jason Gillespie & Ricky Ponting | Sri Lanka | Kandy | 1999–2000 |
9th wicket | 47 | Adam Gilchrist & Michael Kasprowicz | Sri Lanka | Darwin | 2004 |
10th wicket | 49 | Ian Healy & Mike Whitney | Sri Lanka | Colombo | 1992–93 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 15 February 2016. |
Highest partnerships by runs[edit]
Rank | Partnership | Runs | Players | Opposition | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 6th wicket | 260* | Dean Jones & Steve Waugh | Sri Lanka | Hobart | 1989–90 |
2 | 4th wicket | 258 | Mike Hussey & Shaun Marsh | Sri Lanka | Pallekele | 2011–12 |
3 | 1st wicket | 255 | Justin Langer & Matthew Hayden | Sri Lanka | Cairns | 2004 |
4 | 4th wicket | 245 | Michael Clarke & Mike Hussey | Sri Lanka | Brisbane | 2007–08 |
5 | 1st wicket | 228 | Michael Slater & Mark Taylor | Sri Lanka | Perth | 1995–96 |
6 | 6th wicket | 218 | Simon Katich & Justin Langer | Sri Lanka | Colombo | 2003–04 |
7 | 4th wicket | 206 | Darren Lehmann & Damien Martyn | Sri Lanka | Galle | 2003–04 |
8 | 3rd wicket | 200 | Adam Gilchrist & Damien Martyn | Sri Lanka | Kandy | 2004 |
9 | 4th wicket | 194 | Michael Clarke & Shane Watson | Sri Lanka | Melbourne | 2012–13 |
10 | 5th wicket | 176 | Michael Clarke & Mike Hussey | Sri Lanka | Colombo | 2011–12 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 15 February 2016. |
See also[edit]
- Portal:Cricket
- Cricket statistics
- List of Test cricket records
- List of Australia Test cricket records
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