India vs Sri Lanka schedule and squad is out now. The 3-match ODI will start on 13 July 2021 till 18 July 2021. And the 3-match T-20 will begin right after ODI from 21 July 2021 to 25 July 2021.

The All-India Senior Selection Committee of the ICCI has announced the squad for India's tour to Sri Lanka. They have selected 20 Cricketers in the squad for India vs Sri Lanka matches. Also, 5 net bowlers have been selected for the squad. The captain of both the 3-match ODI series and 3-T20 series will be Shikhar Dhawan and Bhuvaneshwar Kumar will be the vice-captain of the Indian team. Devdutt Padikkal, Chetan Sakariya, and Rituraj Gaikwad are also a part of the squad after their IPL performances. The venue for all the matches is the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo.

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India Squad for Sri Lanka Tour

Shikhar Dhawan (C), Bhuvaneshwar Kumar (VC), Prithvi Shaw, Devdutt Padikkal, Rituraj Gaikwad, Suryakumar Yadav, Manish Pandey, Hardik Pandya, Nitish Rana, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Rahul Chahar, K Gowtham, Krunal Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Deepak Chahar, Navdeep Saini, Chetan Sakariya.

5 net bowlers - Ishan Porel, Arshdeep Singh, Sandeep Warrier, Sai Kishore, and Simarjeet Singh.

Cricket is one of the most followed sports across the globe. For its followers, the matches are not just a game but an emotion. The excitement and intensity have always been high when popular matches like World Cups, India vs Pakistan matches take center stage. The passion and emotions run high among fanatics when these teams meet.

As there were multiple clashes in the history of cricket that garnered record viewership, let's take a look the top 10 most watched cricket matches in history.

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Most watched cricket matches in history

10. ODI World Cup 2023 Final | India vs Australia

While the 2023 edition of the ICC Men’s World Cup broke every record of cricket viewership in India, the final also remained among the most-watched matches in history. Featuring hosts India and Australia, the match was watched by more than 300 million viewers.

Played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Australia claimed an impressive six-wicket victory to lift the World Cup title for the sixth time. The match was widely considered to be one of the biggest upsets in Cricket World Cup history. Travis Head’s 137-run knock single-handedly guided the Aussies to a win.

9. ODI World Cup 2015 Group Match | India vs Pakistan

Among most awaited clashes of any ICC tournaments, the clash of arch-rivals India and Pakistan has to be right on top.

Electing to bat first, India finished with 300/7 with the help of Virat Kohli's exceptional ton and Suresh Raina's quick-fire 74 at the end. In reply, Pakistan were bowled out for 224 in 47 overs with Shami being the pick of the bowlers with 4/35 off his 9 overs.

8. ODI World Cup 2015 Group Match | India vs South Africa

When India locked horns with South Africa in a Group B match of ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, 30 crore unique viewers tuned in to watch the match. 

Entering the tournament with a poor run of form, there were not many expectations from Team India. On the other hand, South Africa entered the tournament as one of the title favorites. But with India crushing Pakistan by 76 runs in their opening match, a neck-to-neck match was anticipated when they face off South Africa in their next clash.

Batting first the MS Dhoni-led team India posted a mammoth total of 307 runs on the board with the help of Shikhar Dhawan's high-quality 137 and Ajinkya Rahane’s quickfire 79. Chasing 308, the Proteas were bundled out for a paltry 177 with Ashwin mustering three and Mohammad Shami, Mohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja sharing five wickets among them.

7. T20 World Cup 2007 Final | India vs Pakistan

The 2007 T20 World Cup final between India and Pakistan was a historic match. It was the first time that the two teams had met in a T20 World Cup final, and it was also the first time that a T20 World Cup final had been played in England. The match was watched by an estimated 190 million unique viewers worldwide, making it one of the most watched cricket matches in history

India won the match by 5 runs, and it was a victory that was celebrated by millions of fans across the world. The match was a thrilling contest, and it was a fitting end to a successful tournament.

6. Champions Trophy 2013 Final | England vs India

England and India squared off in the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy final on June 23, 2013, at Birmingham's Edgbaston Cricket Ground. England defeated South Africa in the first semi-final to go to the final. India advanced to the championship match after overcoming Sri Lanka in the second semi-final Rain caused the match to be postponed for over six hours. It began at 16:20 local time and was shortened to 20 overs each innings. Thus, this match was played under the same regulations as a T20 match.

The match was a huge success, and it is clear that cricket is still a very popular sport in the world. The high viewership numbers for the match show that there is a huge appetite for cricket.

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5. ODI World Cup 2019 Semifinal | India vs New Zealand

The first semi-final between New Zealand and India took place at Manchester's Old Trafford. The Kiwis finished their 50 overs with a total of 239/8 thanks to Taylor's additional seven runs to top-score. 

With the top three batters going for only one run apiece, India fell to 5/3 in the fourth over of the chase, and after ten overs, they were 24/4. Following a modest 47-run fifth-wicket stand between Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya, MS Dhoni partnered Ravindra Jadeja for a century-run partnership for the seventh wicket, leaving India requiring 37 runs from the last three overs. 

This ended up being MS Dhoni's last match for India; in August 2020, he announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. After Dhoni was run out, New Zealand advanced to their second consecutive World Cup final thanks to a late-order collapse that saw them grab the final four wickets for only 13 runs.

4. ODI World Cup 2019 Final | New Zealand vs England

The 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup final is etched in history as the most dramatic 50-over clash ever. On July 14, 2019, at the iconic Lord’s, England claimed their first-ever World Cup title in a thrilling encounter that went down to the wire. 

Under Eoin Morgan’s leadership, England had to rely on the boundary count to secure the trophy after a nail-biting Super Over failed to separate them from New Zealand.

After defeating New Zealand in the final, England lifted their maiden men's World Cup, marking a historic moment in the 44-year history of the tournament. For New Zealand, it was another heartbreak at the summit of the sport, following their loss to Australia in the 2015 World Cup final.

3. ODI World Cup 2003 Final | India vs Australia

The 2003 Cricket World Cup Final between India and Australia was one of the most anticipated matches in the history of the sport. It was a thrilling contest that went down to the wire, and it will be remembered as one of the greatest World Cup finals of all time.

The match was played at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. Australia won the toss and elected to bat first. They scored 292 runs for the loss of eight wickets. India's reply was never really in contention, and they were bowled out for 234 runs. Australia won the match by 125 runs and was crowned World Champions for the third time.

2. ODI World Cup 2011 Semifinal | India vs Pakistan

The high-octane India vs Pakistan 2011 World Cup semifinal in Mohali notched up one of the most watched cricket matches in history.

The India and Pakistan have a long and intense rivalry, and the match was being played on Indian soil. India won the toss and elected to bat first. They scored 260 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their 50 overs. Sachin Tendulkar top-scored with 85 runs for India. 

Pakistan's reply was never really in the hunt, and they were bowled out for 231 runs in 49.5 overs. Wahab Riaz was the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan, taking 3 wickets for 42 runs. India won the match by 29 runs and qualified for the World Cup Final.

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1. ODI World Cup 2011 Final | India vs Sri Lanka

Back in 2011, the world's cricketing eyes were set on the biggest event of the year, the ICC ODI World Cup finals. The Indian team had powered their way into the finals, set to face off against the co-hosts Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka had set a formidable target of 274 runs on the board, courtesy of a valiant century by Mahela Jayawardene. To end their country's 28-year wait for the trophy, the Indian team needed to pull off a record-breaking run chase.

Led by MS Dhoni, the Indian team etched their name in cricketing history with a thrilling and unforgettable performance. Gautam Gambhir soaks in the pressure with an steady innings of 97 after the early loss of Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar at the hands of lethal Sri Lanka pacer Lasith Malinga. The Indian captain himself played a captain's knock with an unbeaten 91* as India went on to win the World Cup.

It was a historic game, watched by millions around the world, and it became the most viewed cricket game ever played.

Sri Lankan mystery spinner Jeffrey Vandersay became the only fifth Sri Lankan bowler to take six wickets in an inning in ODI cricket against India on Sunday in Colombo. Jeffrey Vandersay joined bowlers like Muthiah Muralidaran to join the elite list. Muthiah Muralidaran was the first Sri Lankan bowler to take six wickets against India in an ODI inning.

Jeffrey Vandersay first dismissed Indian captain Rohit Sharma, who tried to go for a reverse sweep and was caught at backward point by Pathum Nissanka after a solid 64 from 44 balls. Then, he got rid of Shubman Gill, who went for a big drive and only managed to knick the ball to first sleep where Kaminu Mendis took a screamer to give him the second wicket.

In the same over, he trapped Shivam Dube in front of the wicket who could not understand the variation and missed the ball completely. Virat Kohli found it hard to judge the spin of the ball in his next over and Jeffrey Vandersay had his fourth wicket soon. 

Shreyas Iyer was his fifth strike and then clean bowled KL Rahul to get this sixth. With the wicket of KL Rahul, he joined the elite list of Sri Lankan bowlers to take six wickets in an inning against India in ODIs.

Sri Lankan bowlers to take six wickets in an inning against India in ODIs

Sri Lanka Cricket secretary Mohan de Silva has resigned after the national team's disappointing run in the ODI World Cup and especially after the disastrous loss against India. Sri Lanka lost to India by a massive 302 runs in Mumbai on Thursday. They are virtually out of the semifinal race. Ranasinghe blamed the selection committee and the SLC administration for the debacle in a statement.

The SLC administration led by Shammi Silva called for a rport from the team management over the Wankhede disaster which saw the side being all out for 55. Silva was elected uncontested, his third successive term at SLC. His current term was supposed to expire in 2025.

Sri Lanka will play their next game against Bangladesh in Delhi on November 6. They have only two wins from seven games so far.

Mohammed Siraj bowled a brilliant six-wicket spell to help India outplay Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in the final of Asia Cup 2023 at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. India claimed their 8th Asia Cup title. Rohit Sharma led the Indian team to victory after skipper Dasun Shanaka won the toss and opted to bat. Siraj picked his first five wickets in just 16 balls which is also the joint fastest in ODI cricket history. During the chase, Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan comfortably took India home in 7.1 overs.

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Asia Cup 2023 Final: India vs Sri Lanka - Match Report

Sri Lanka: 50 (15.2 overs) | Bumrah - 7-21-6

Skipper Dasun Shanaka won the toss and decided to bat first. But the decision went all wrong as the Lankans had to wrap up their inning under just 50 runs. Bumrah started with the bowl and picked up Kusal Perera's wicket in the third delivery of the first over. Siraj then came into play and went on a riot. He picked up four wickets in the fourth over and became the first Indian to do so. He also matched the milestone with the former Sri Lanka pacer Chaminda Vaas for the quickest ODI five-for, reaching the feat in just 16 balls.

Hardik Pandya picked up three wickets for three as India wrapped Sri Lanka's batting order for just 50 runs. This is the lowest ODI Cricket total by a team against India in the Cricketing history.

India: 51 (6.1 overs) | Shubman Gill - 27(19), Ishan Kishan - 23(18)

Shubman Gill was the expected one to come into bat but alongside him, it was Ishan Kishan in place of Rohit Sharma. Both the batsman understood the assignment and completed the job in the seventh over. Shubman Gill scored 27 runs in just 19 deliveries and stayed unbeaten till the end alongside Ishan Kishan who scored 23 runs. It was expected and India celebrated their 8th Asia Cup title.

"Yeah was a great performance. To come out and play like that in the final shows the mental character. Great start with the ball and a clinical finish with the bat. I was standing in the slips, and something we take pride in - our seamers have been working really hard. Very very clear in their mind. It was good to see that. Such a performance we will cherish for a long time. I never thought it was going to do that much. Comes down to the skillset of individuals. Siraj has to be given a lot of credit. Rare for seamers to move the ball in the air and off the pitch. He's coming off age. We did everything we could achieve as a team in this tournament. Look forward to the series that is coming up in India, and then the World Cup. The way Hardik and Ishan batted in that pressure situation against Pakistan, and then KL and Virat got hundreds. The way Gill has been batting. Guys have stood up at various stages."

- Indian Captain, Rohit Sharma

"It was an outstanding bowling display from Siraj. I thought it'd be a good pitch for batters, but overcast conditions played a part. Tough day for us at the office. We could've tightened our technique and would've helped batters settle in and free their arms later. Lots of positives. The way Sadeera and Kusal batted against spin, Also the way Asalanka batted. These three will score heavily in good batting conditions in India. We know how to bounce back from tough situations. We came into the final beating good sides. It's a big plus. Players will continue good cricket from the last couple of years. I would like to thank the supporters who came in numbers. Sorry about the fact we disappointed you. Still thanks for the great support. And congrats to the Indian team."

- Sri Lanka Captain, Dasun Shanaka