**A Look at the Highest Individual Scores in India-Sri Lanka T20Is**
*By Parth Dhall | Sep 27, 2025, 07:38 PM*
Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka delivered an incredible century against India during the 2025 Men’s T20 Asia Cup Super 4 match. Chasing a target of 203, Nissanka kept the Lankan innings afloat in Dubai, forging a record-breaking 127-run partnership for the second wicket alongside Kusal Perera.
Despite his heroics, the match eventually went into a Super Over, which Sri Lanka lost. Nevertheless, Nissanka set a new benchmark by recording the highest individual score in India-Sri Lanka T20Is.
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### #1 Rohit Sharma: 118 vs Sri Lanka, Indore, 2017
In 2017, former Indian captain Rohit Sharma made history with a stunning century against Sri Lanka. Playing in Indore, Rohit smashed a breathtaking 43-ball 118, including 12 fours and 10 sixes.
India posted a mammoth total of 260/5, with Rohit equaling the joint-fastest T20I century record by reaching his hundred in just 35 balls, matching David Miller’s feat. India went on to win the match comfortably by 88 runs.
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### #2 Suryakumar Yadav: 112* vs Sri Lanka, Rajkot, 2023
In January 2023, Suryakumar Yadav became the second Indian to score a T20I century against Sri Lanka. SKY played an unbeaten 51-ball 112*, showcasing 7 fours and 9 sixes during his explosive innings.
India posted a formidable 228/5 in their 20 overs, and the hosts later bowled Sri Lanka out for 137 in 16.4 overs. Arshdeep Singh was instrumental with the ball, taking three crucial wickets.
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### #3 Pathum Nissanka: 107 vs India, Dubai, 2025
The latest addition to this elite list is Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka. He smashed a 58-ball 107, punctuated by 7 fours and 6 sixes. According to ESPNcricinfo, Nissanka is the first Sri Lankan batter to notch a T20I hundred against India.
Before this innings, his previous best against India was 79 in 2024. With this century, Nissanka also became Sri Lanka’s fourth centurion in T20I cricket.
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These innings highlight some of the most thrilling batting performances in the India-Sri Lanka T20I rivalry, showcasing exceptional talent and memorable moments on the cricket field.
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