SL vs ZIM 2nd T20 R Premadasa Stadium Colombo Pitch Report & Records Today Match 2024
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I is going to be played at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo today on 16th January 2024.
SL vs ZIM 2nd T20 R Premadasa Stadium Colombo Pitch Report Today Match 2024
R. Premadasa Stadium’s pitch tends to favor batsmen in the initial phases of T20Is, evolving into a spinner-friendly surface as the game progresses. This sets the stage for a well-balanced contest between bat and ball throughout the match. Pursuing a target on this pitch could present challenges, making the decision to bat first a probable preference for the winning captain at the toss.
SL vs ZIM 2nd T20 R Premadasa Stadium Colombo Records Today Match 2024
R Premadasa Stadium, also known as Khettarama Stadium, is situated in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and has been a venue for T20 International matches since its debut on 10/02/2009, with the latest match held on 14/01/2024. In the 45 matches played, the home side secured victories in 15.56% of the games, while touring sides won 48.89%, and neutral sides won 33.33%. Teams batting first won 42.22% of matches, while those chasing won 55.56%. Winning the toss was favorable, with teams winning 51.11% when opting to bat first and 46.67% when choosing to field. There were no tied matches, and one match had no result (2.22%).
The highest individual innings at R Premadasa Stadium was an unbeaten 99 by L J Wright (England) against Afghanistan on 21/09/2012. The best bowling figures were 4/9 by P W H de Silva (Sri Lanka) on 29/07/2021 against India. The highest team innings was 215/5 by Bangladesh on 10/03/2018 against Sri Lanka, while England registered the lowest team innings twice, scoring 80 on 23/09/2012 against India and 21/09/2012 against Afghanistan.
The highest successful run chase was 215/5 by Bangladesh on 10/03/2018 against Sri Lanka. The average runs per wicket were 22.36, the average runs per over were 7.58, and the average score batting first was 152. The stadium’s T20 history reflects a mix of challenging conditions and opportunities for both batsmen and bowlers.
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| City | Colombo | ||
| Country | Sri Lanka | ||
| Also or previously Known as | Khettarama Stadium | ||
| First T20 Match | 10/02/2009 | ||
| Last T20 Match | 14/01/2024 | ||
| Matches Played | 45 | ||
| Matches Won by Home Side | 7 (15.56%) | ||
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 22 (48.89%) | ||
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 15 (33.33%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 19 (42.22%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 25 (55.56%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 23 (51.11%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 21 (46.67%) | ||
| Matches Tied | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Matches with No Result | 1 (2.22%) | ||
| Highest Individual Innings | 99* | L J Wright (England) | 21/09/2012 v Afghanistan |
| Best Bowling | 4/9 | P W H de Silva (Sri Lanka) | 29/07/2021 v India |
| Highest Team Innings | 215/5 (Bangladesh) | 10/03/2018 v Sri Lanka | |
| Lowest Team Innings | 80 (England) 80 (England) | 23/09/2012 v India 21/09/2012 v Afghanistan | |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 215/5 (Bangladesh) | 10/03/2018 v Sri Lanka | |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 22.36 | ||
| Average Runs per Over | 7.58 | ||
| Average Score Batting First | 152 | ||
