Litton Das is one of the most stylish and skilled batsmen of Bangladesh and has become a key player for the national team in all formats of cricket. Whether he opens the batting or bats in the middle order, Litton brings class to the game.
When he plays against Sri Lanka, a team Bangladesh has a long history with, Litton has had some good Test innings and some aggressive T20 performances. He’s also an important part of tournaments like the Asia Cup.
Test Stats and Records Against Sri Lanka (2017–2025)
| Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Batting Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 735 | 141 | 36.75 | 53.57 | 1 | 5 |
Litton has played 11 Test matches against Sri Lanka and scored 735 runs with an average of 36.75. His highest score is 141 which shows he can play long and steady innings. With one century and five fifties, Litton is one of the best Test batsmen of Bangladesh against Sri Lanka.
ODI Stats and Records Against Sri Lanka (2018–2025)
| Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Batting Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 63 | 25 | 7.87 | 61.16 | 0 | 0 |
But in ODIs, Litton hasn’t done so well against Sri Lanka. In 8 matches he has scored 63 runs with an average of 7.87. This shows he struggles with their bowling in this format. These numbers are much lower than his usual ODI stats.
T20I Stats and Records Against Sri Lanka (2018–2025)
| Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Batting Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 252 | 76 | 25.20 | 125.37 | 0 | 1 |
Litton’s T20I record is much better. He has 252 runs with a strike rate of 125.37 and his highest score is 76. This shows he can either hold the innings together or speed things up as needed. His T20I stats against Sri Lanka proves he’s a flexible and valuable player in the shortest format.
Asia Cup Stats and Records vs Sri Lanka
In the 2023 Asia Cup, Litton came back to the team after being sick and played at No. 3 against Sri Lanka in a must-win match.
| Year | Format | Batting (Position) | Notable Contribution | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | ODI | 15 (24 balls) at No. 3 | Provided middle-order support | Bangladesh lost |
He scored 15 runs but moving him up to No. 3 showed that Bangladesh is willing to try out new things. He looked good before being dismissed by Matheesha Pathirana.
2025 Asia Cup: Litton Das is in the Squad Again
Litton has been selected in Bangladesh’s 2025 Asia Cup team which means the selectors still trust his experience and ability to play in different roles. As the team prepares for another tough tournament, Litton will be a key player, either as an opener or in the top order depending on the situation.
