Hambantota, Sri Lanka · T20
Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium T20 average score and records
Data through 8 December 2022Last updated 8 December 2022
The average first-innings score at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium is 170.2, based on 29 completed first innings across 32 matches played between 2020 and 2022. For comparison, the average across every T20 ground in the data is 163.8, so Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium is 6.4 runs above it. Teams batting first won 16 of 30 matches with a result (53%), and teams batting second won 14 (47%). The toss winner went on to win 11 of 30 decided matches (37%).
Matches
32
2020–2022
Avg 1st innings
170.2
29 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
153.1
29 innings
Won chasing
47%
14 of 30 results
Toss winner won
37%
11 of 30
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 172.4 |
| 2021 | 186.0 |
| 2022 | 148.6 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Scoring by phase
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 60 | 49.9 | 1.62 | 8.35 |
| Middle overs | 58 | 71.6 | 2.57 | 7.98 |
| Death overs | 55 | 43.4 | 2.58 | 9.58 |
T20 phases: overs 1–6, 7–15, 16–20 (The Hundred: first 25 balls, middle, last 25 balls). Run rate is runs per six legal balls.
Highest and lowest totals at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium (T20)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kandy Tuskers | 219/3 | 20 | Colombo Kings | 2020-11-26 | Tied |
| Colombo Kings | 219/7 | 20 | Kandy Tuskers | 2020-11-26 | Tied |
| Jaffna Stallions | 218/7 | 20 | Dambulla Viiking | 2020-11-30 | Won |
| Jaffna Kings | 210/4 | 20 | Dambulla Giants | 2021-12-21 | Won |
| Dambulla Viiking | 207/4 | 20 | Galle Gladiators | 2020-12-05 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo Stars | 90 | 14.3 | Kandy Falcons | 2022-12-06 | Lost |
| Kandy Tuskers | 105 | 19.2 | Colombo Kings | 2020-12-05 | Lost |
| Galle Gladiators | 113 | 20 | Jaffna Kings | 2022-12-06 | Lost |
| Jaffna Kings | 124 | 16.5 | Galle Gladiators | 2021-12-19 | Lost |
| Kandy Tuskers | 126 | 19.1 | Galle Gladiators | 2020-12-10 | Lost |
Most runs at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in T20 matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danushka Gunathilaka | 12 | 585 | 58.50 | 149.2 | 94 | 0 | 6 |
| Avishka Fernando | 13 | 504 | 42.00 | 136.6 | 100 | 1 | 4 |
| Kusal Mendis | 12 | 452 | 41.09 | 139.9 | 85 | 0 | 4 |
| Niroshan Dickwella | 13 | 355 | 29.58 | 147.9 | 65 | 0 | 3 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 12 | 334 | 27.83 | 158.3 | 70 | 0 | 3 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 11 | 315 | 39.38 | 160.7 | 73 | 0 | 2 |
| Thisara Perera | 12 | 309 | 38.62 | 199.4 | 97 | 0 | 2 |
| Laurie Evans | 8 | 289 | 57.80 | 170.0 | 108 | 1 | 2 |
| Dinesh Chandimal | 11 | 286 | 35.75 | 127.1 | 80 | 0 | 2 |
| Shoaib Malik | 13 | 264 | 22.00 | 123.4 | 59 | 0 | 1 |
Most wickets at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in T20 matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 15 | 25 | 13.40 | 5.98 | 4/14 |
| Nuwan Pradeep | 12 | 14 | 24.50 | 8.27 | 3/36 |
| N Thushara | 9 | 13 | 18.92 | 7.53 | 5/13 |
| D Lakshan | 8 | 13 | 19.54 | 9.07 | 3/36 |
| Suranga Lakmal | 12 | 13 | 21.08 | 7.83 | 2/27 |
| Mohammad Amir | 12 | 13 | 27.31 | 7.89 | 5/26 |
| Qais Ahmad | 9 | 12 | 16.25 | 6.50 | 3/24 |
| Lakshan Sandakan | 8 | 12 | 22.67 | 9.38 | 3/32 |
| Anwar Ali | 8 | 10 | 22.90 | 10.65 | 3/37 |
| Naveen-ul-Haq | 7 | 10 | 23.10 | 8.88 | 3/44 |
Recent matches at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Dec 2022 | Colombo Stars 165/9 (20 ov) Dambulla Aura 156/7 (20 ov) | Colombo Stars won by 9 runs |
| 7 Dec 2022 | Galle Gladiators 121/8 (20 ov) Kandy Falcons 123/5 (15 ov) | Kandy Falcons won by 5 wickets |
| 7 Dec 2022 | Dambulla Aura 121/9 (20 ov) Jaffna Kings 122/1 (15.4 ov) | Jaffna Kings won by 9 wickets |
| 6 Dec 2022 | Kandy Falcons 199/1 (20 ov) Colombo Stars 90 (14.3 ov) | Kandy Falcons won by 109 runs |
| 6 Dec 2022 | Jaffna Kings 137 (19.5 ov) Galle Gladiators 113 (20 ov) | Jaffna Kings won by 24 runs |
| 23 Dec 2021 | Jaffna Kings 201/3 (20 ov) Galle Gladiators 178/9 (20 ov) | Jaffna Kings won by 23 runs |
| 21 Dec 2021 | Jaffna Kings 210/4 (20 ov) Dambulla Giants 187/9 (20 ov) | Jaffna Kings won by 23 runs |
| 19 Dec 2021 | Galle Gladiators 188/5 (20 ov) Jaffna Kings 124 (16.5 ov) | Galle Gladiators won by 64 runs |
| 19 Dec 2021 | Colombo Stars 145/6 (20 ov) Dambulla Giants 146/4 (18.5 ov) | Dambulla Giants won by 6 wickets |
| 16 Dec 2020 | Jaffna Stallions 188/6 (20 ov) Galle Gladiators 135/9 (20 ov) | Jaffna Stallions won by 53 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in T20 matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in T20 matches is 170.2 runs, from 29 innings between 2020 and 2022. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in T20 matches?
The highest total in the data is 219/3 by Kandy Tuskers against Colombo Kings on 26 November 2020.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in T20 matches?
In the 30 matches with a result, teams batting first won 16 (53%) and teams batting second won 14 (47%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in T20 matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 90 by Colombo Stars against Kandy Falcons on 6 December 2022.
What is the highest successful run chase at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in T20 matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 205.
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Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Averages use completed innings in matches not decided by a rain rule. Definitions: methodology.