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Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium T20I average score and records
Data through 6 August 2013Last updated 6 August 2013
Across 7 matches at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium from 2012 to 2013, sides batting first made 139.5 on average in completed innings (6 innings). That is 10.7 runs lower than the T20I average of 150.2 across all grounds in the data. Teams batting first won 5 of 7 matches with a result (71%), and teams batting second won 2 (29%). Captains who won the toss chose to field 43% of the time, and the toss winner won 57% of decided matches.
Matches
7
2012–2013
Avg 1st innings
139.5
6 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
112.5
6 innings
Won chasing
29%
2 of 7 results
Toss winner won
57%
4 of 7
Scoring by phase
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 14 | 39.6 | 1.93 | 6.60 |
| Middle overs | 14 | 48.1 | 2.29 | 6.25 |
| Death overs | 11 | 37.2 | 2.27 | 8.58 |
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 (T20I)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 182/4 | 20 | Zimbabwe | 2012-09-18 | Won |
| Sri Lanka | 164/4 | 18.1 | South Africa | 2013-08-06 | Won |
| South Africa | 163/3 | 20 | Sri Lanka | 2013-08-06 | Lost |
| South Africa | 145/6 | 20 | Sri Lanka | 2013-08-04 | Won |
| Sri Lanka | 132/7 | 20 | Pakistan | 2012-06-01 | Won |
Most runs at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in T20I matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | 5 | 136 | 34.00 | 125.9 | 74 | 0 | 1 |
| Kumar Sangakkara | 5 | 123 | 24.60 | 132.3 | 44 | 0 | 0 |
| Faf du Plessis | 3 | 110 | 36.67 | 120.9 | 85 | 0 | 1 |
| Jean-Paul Duminy | 3 | 93 | 93.00 | 150.0 | 51 | 0 | 1 |
| Thisara Perera | 6 | 86 | 43.00 | 159.3 | 32 | 0 | 0 |
| Lahiru Thirimanne | 4 | 71 | 23.67 | 109.2 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| Mahela Jayawardene | 5 | 58 | 11.60 | 120.8 | 33 | 0 | 0 |
| Richard Levi | 2 | 54 | 54.00 | 112.5 | 50 | 0 | 1 |
| Shahid Afridi | 2 | 53 | 53.00 | 151.4 | 52 | 0 | 1 |
| BMAJ Mendis | 2 | 50 | – | 142.9 | 43 | 0 | 0 |
Most wickets at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in T20I matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuwan Kulasekara | 6 | 8 | 13.75 | 5.79 | 2/13 |
| Ajantha Mendis | 3 | 7 | 11.14 | 6.50 | 6/8 |
| Jacques Kallis | 2 | 5 | 4.80 | 4.80 | 4/15 |
| Lasith Malinga | 4 | 5 | 18.20 | 7.91 | 2/12 |
| Sohail Tanvir | 2 | 4 | 6.75 | 3.38 | 3/12 |
| Mohammad Sami | 2 | 4 | 9.50 | 7.60 | 3/16 |
| Sachithra Senanayake | 4 | 4 | 18.75 | 5.77 | 2/18 |
| Morne Morkel | 4 | 4 | 23.00 | 6.99 | 2/16 |
| Yasir Arafat | 1 | 3 | 6.00 | 5.40 | 3/18 |
| Dale Steyn | 2 | 3 | 6.33 | 3.17 | 2/10 |
Recent matches at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Aug 2013 | Sri Lanka 164/4 (18.1 ov) South Africa 163/3 (20 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets |
| 4 Aug 2013 | Sri Lanka 123/7 (20 ov) South Africa 145/6 (20 ov) | South Africa won by 22 runs |
| 22 Sep 2012 | Sri Lanka 46/5 (7 ov) South Africa 78/4 (7 ov) | South Africa won by 32 runs |
| 20 Sep 2012 | South Africa 94/0 (12.4 ov) Zimbabwe 93/8 (20 ov) | South Africa won by 10 wickets |
| 18 Sep 2012 | Sri Lanka 182/4 (20 ov) Zimbabwe 100 (17.3 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 82 runs |
| 3 Jun 2012 | Sri Lanka 99 (19.2 ov) Pakistan 122/6 (20 ov) | Pakistan won by 23 runs |
| 1 Jun 2012 | Sri Lanka 132/7 (20 ov) Pakistan 95 (17.4 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 37 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in T20I matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in T20I matches is 139.5 runs, from 6 innings between 2012 and 2013. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in T20I matches?
The highest total in the data is 182/4 by Sri Lanka against Zimbabwe on 18 September 2012.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in T20I matches?
In the 7 matches with a result, teams batting first won 5 (71%) and teams batting second won 2 (29%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in T20I matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 95 by Pakistan against Sri Lanka on 1 June 2012.
What is the highest successful run chase at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in T20I matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 164.
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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.