Sri Lanka (SL) and Afghanistan (AFG) are set for the climax of their current series, meeting in the third and final One Day International (ODI) at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, February 14. With a solid 2-0 lead, Sri Lanka has been in control, looking to maintain their dominance in the final match.
SL vs AFG 3rd ODI 2024: Pallekele Stadium Pitch Report Today Match
The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium pitch provides support for seamers and also aids spinners to some extent. Batsmen will need to demonstrate patience and build their innings gradually. Given the expected dew later in the match, opting to bowl first upon winning the toss could be a wise decision.
SL vs AFG 3rd ODI 2024: Pallekele Stadium ODI Records & Stats
The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, situated in Kandy, Sri Lanka, has hosted One Day International (ODI) matches since March 8, 2011. With a total of 38 ODIs played at the venue as of February 11, 2024, it has witnessed a fair share of cricketing action.
In terms of home advantage, the home side has won 18 matches, accounting for 47.37% of the total matches played, while touring sides have clinched victory in 15 matches, representing 39.47%. Neutral sides have managed to win 3 matches, making up 7.89% of the total matches.
Interestingly, both batting first and batting second have been viable strategies at Pallekele, with teams winning 16 matches (41.03%) and 20 matches (51.28%) respectively. The toss has not always been decisive, as both winning and losing the toss have resulted in an equal number of wins, each totaling 18 matches (46.15%).
Notable individual performances include P Nissanka’s unbeaten 210 runs against Afghanistan on February 9, 2024, and M G Johnson’s impressive bowling figures of 6/31 for Australia against Sri Lanka on August 10, 2011.
The highest team innings record belongs to Sri Lanka, who scored 381/3 against Afghanistan on February 9, 2024, while the lowest team innings stands at 70 runs, achieved by Zimbabwe against Sri Lanka on January 21, 2022.
The highest successful run chase at the stadium is 314/6 by Sri Lanka against Afghanistan on November 30, 2022. On average, there have been 31.71 runs scored per wicket and 5.48 runs per over at the venue, with the typical score batting first being 251 runs.
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| City | Pallekele, Kandy | ||
| Country | Sri Lanka | ||
| First ODI Match | 08/03/2011 | ||
| Last ODI Match | 11/02/2024 | ||
| Matches Played | 38 | ||
| Matches Won by Home Side | 18 (47.37%) | ||
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 15 (39.47%) | ||
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 3 (7.89%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 16 (41.03%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 20 (51.28%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 18 (46.15%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 18 (46.15%) | ||
| Matches Tied | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Matches with No Result | 2 (5.26%) | ||
| Highest Individual Innings | 210* | P Nissanka (Sri Lanka) | 09/02/2024 v Afghanistan |
| Best Bowling | 6/31 | M G Johnson (Australia) | 10/08/2011 v Sri Lanka |
| Highest Team Innings | 381/3 (Sri Lanka) | 09/02/2024 v Afghanistan | |
| Lowest Team Innings | 70 (Zimbabwe) | 21/01/2022 v Sri Lanka | |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 314/6 (Sri Lanka) | 30/11/2022 v Afghanistan | |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 31.71 | ||
| Average Runs per Over | 5.48 | ||
| Average Score Batting First | 251 | ||