SL vs AFG 3rd T20 2024: Dambulla Stadium Pitch Report, T20 Records & Stats
Following their triumph over Afghanistan in the one-off Test, Sri Lanka continued their dominance by sweeping the visitors in the ODI series and are now on track to replicate the feat in the three-match T20I series. In the first match, led by Wanindu Hasaranga, they secured a narrow victory by four runs, followed by a commanding 72-run win in the second T20I. With the series already in their grasp, Sri Lanka is determined to finish on a high note.
Sadeera Samarawickrama and Angelo Mathews have been in exceptional form with the bat, while Hasaranga, Matheesha Pathirana, and Binura Fernando have impressed with their bowling performances. Afghanistan’s batting lineup struggled in the last match, highlighting areas for improvement. The absence of Rashid Khan, who has been a consistent match-winner for them, has been felt keenly in the playing XI.
SL vs AFG 3rd T20 2024: Dambulla Stadium Pitch Report Today Match
At Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, the pitch tends to favor the batsmen. Opting to bowl first would be advantageous, and setting a target of over 170 runs would be deemed a competitive score.
SL vs AFG 3rd T20 2024: Dambulla Stadium T20 Records & Stats
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium has hosted two T20 International matches, both of which were won by the home side, Sri Lanka. In these encounters, teams batting first have won 40% of the matches, while the remaining 60% were won by teams batting second or losing the toss.
The highest individual innings recorded at this venue is 67 runs, achieved by both P.W.H. de Silva of Sri Lanka and Ibrahim Zadran of Afghanistan. The best bowling performance belongs to M. Pathirana of Sri Lanka, who took 4 wickets for 24 runs against Afghanistan.
The highest team innings at this ground is 187/6 by Sri Lanka, while Afghanistan’s lowest team innings stands at 115 runs. So far, there hasn’t been a successful run chase at this venue, with the average runs per wicket being 17.66 and the average runs per over being 8.13. The average score batting first at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is 69 runs.
| City | Dambulla | ||
| Country | Sri Lanka | ||
| First T20 Match | 22/11/2014 | ||
| Last T20 Match | 19/02/2024 | ||
| Matches Played | 2 | ||
| Matches Won by Home Side | 2 (100.00%) | ||
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 0 | ||
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 2 (40.00%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 2 (40.00%) | ||
| Matches Tied | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Highest Individual Innings | 67 67 | P W H de Silva (Sri Lanka) Ibrahim Zadran (Afghanistan) | 17/02/2024 v Afghanistan 17/02/2024 v Sri Lanka |
| Best Bowling | 4/24 | M Pathirana (Sri Lanka) | 17/02/2024 v Afghanistan |
| Highest Team Innings | 187/6 (Sri Lanka) | 19/02/2024 v Afghanistan | |
| Lowest Team Innings | 115 (Afghanistan) | 19/02/2024 v Sri Lanka | |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | N/A | ||
| Average Runs per Wicket | 17.66 | ||
| Average Runs per Over | 8.13 | ||
| Average Score Batting First | 69 | ||