Head-to-head

TEST WINS
CHN
1
Test win
SRI
5
Test wins

6 Tests: Sri Lanka lead 5–1.

Model win probability
TheBreakdown rating
CHN 46%SRI 54%

How it works: the gap between the two TheBreakdown ratings, neutral venue. Our own model built from every Test; see the rankings page for the method.

Test history

Points 79–152 in China’s favour, first met 26 Oct 1998. Sri Lanka have won the last 2.

Biggest China win
30 Oct 2004: 30–16 (Asian Championship 2004)
Biggest Sri Lanka win
26 Oct 1998: 5–43 (Asian Championship 1998)

Last 6 meetings

  • Sri Lanka3 Nov 2007 · Asiad 200710–26
  • Sri Lanka29 Apr 2006 · Men's Rugby World Cup Qualifying 20070–30
  • China30 Oct 2004 · Asian Championship 2004 · Hong Kong30–16
  • Sri Lanka7 Apr 2002 · Men's Rugby World Cup Qualifying 2003 · Colombo7–9
  • Sri Lanka28 June 2000 · Asian Championship 200027–28
  • Sri Lanka26 Oct 1998 · Asian Championship 19985–43

Scores show China first.

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Tests to date; World Cup finals to 2023.