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P Sara Oval Test average score and records
Data through 22 August 2019Last updated 22 August 2019
Across 12 matches at P Sara Oval from 2005 to 2019, sides batting first made 282.9 on average in completed innings (12 innings). For comparison, the average across every Test ground in the data is 343.7, so P Sara Oval is 60.8 runs below it. Teams batting first won 4 of 12 matches with a result (33%), and teams batting second won 8 (67%). Captains who won the toss chose to field 8% of the time, and the toss winner won 42% of decided matches.
Matches
12
2005–2019
Avg 1st innings
282.9
12 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
335.4
12 innings
Won chasing
67%
8 of 12 results
Toss winner won
42%
5 of 12
Highest and lowest totals at P Sara Oval (Test)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 467 | Sri Lanka | 2017-03-15 | Won | |
| England | 460 | Sri Lanka | 2012-04-03 | Won | |
| Sri Lanka | 457/9 | Bangladesh | 2005-09-20 | Won | |
| Sri Lanka | 451/6 | Bangladesh | 2007-07-03 | Won | |
| India | 436 | Sri Lanka | 2010-08-03 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 62 | Sri Lanka | 2007-07-03 | Lost | |
| Pakistan | 90 | Sri Lanka | 2009-07-12 | Lost | |
| Sri Lanka | 122 | New Zealand | 2019-08-22 | Lost | |
| Sri Lanka | 134 | India | 2015-08-20 | Lost | |
| Pakistan | 138 | Sri Lanka | 2015-06-25 | Lost |
Most runs at P Sara Oval in Test matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelo Mathews | 15 | 625 | 44.64 | 45.3 | 102 | 1 | 3 |
| Kumar Sangakkara | 16 | 615 | 41.00 | 55.0 | 200 | 1 | 2 |
| Thilan Samaraweera | 9 | 569 | 81.29 | 48.7 | 138 | 2 | 3 |
| Mahela Jayawardene | 12 | 482 | 43.82 | 44.4 | 123 | 2 | 2 |
| Dimuth Karunaratne | 10 | 357 | 35.70 | 45.6 | 126 | 1 | 2 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | 11 | 332 | 30.18 | 73.1 | 168 | 1 | 0 |
| Ross Taylor | 3 | 239 | 79.67 | 53.8 | 142 | 1 | 1 |
| Dinesh Chandimal | 7 | 207 | 29.57 | 42.6 | 138 | 1 | 0 |
| Mohammad Ashraful | 4 | 197 | 65.67 | 54.7 | 129 | 1 | 0 |
| Kevin Pietersen | 2 | 193 | 193.00 | 100.0 | 151 | 1 | 0 |
Most wickets at P Sara Oval in Test matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangana Herath | 15 | 41 | 24.83 | 2.70 | 6/103 |
| Muttiah Muralitharan | 6 | 22 | 18.09 | 2.79 | 7/97 |
| Dhammika Prasad | 7 | 19 | 20.89 | 3.14 | 4/34 |
| Tim Southee | 4 | 14 | 14.14 | 2.39 | 5/62 |
| Suraj Randiv | 6 | 13 | 32.00 | 2.94 | 5/82 |
| Trent Boult | 4 | 12 | 13.92 | 2.21 | 4/42 |
| Dilhara Fernando | 4 | 12 | 14.25 | 3.89 | 5/60 |
| Lasith Malinga | 8 | 12 | 39.83 | 4.26 | 4/25 |
| Nuwan Kulasekara | 4 | 11 | 16.45 | 2.80 | 4/21 |
| Amit Mishra | 4 | 11 | 23.55 | 2.88 | 4/43 |
Recent matches at P Sara Oval
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2019 | Sri Lanka 244 & 122 New Zealand 431/6d | New Zealand won by an innings and 65 runs |
| 15 Mar 2017 | Sri Lanka 338 & 319 Bangladesh 467 & 191/6 | Bangladesh won by 4 wickets |
| 22 Oct 2015 | Sri Lanka 200 & 206 West Indies 163 & 171 | Sri Lanka won by 72 runs |
| 20 Aug 2015 | Sri Lanka 306 & 134 India 393 & 325/8d | India won by 278 runs |
| 25 Jun 2015 | Sri Lanka 315 & 153/3 Pakistan 138 & 329 | Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets |
| 25 Nov 2012 | Sri Lanka 244 & 195 New Zealand 412 & 194/9d | New Zealand won by 167 runs |
| 3 Apr 2012 | Sri Lanka 275 & 278 England 460 & 97/2 | England won by 8 wickets |
| 3 Aug 2010 | Sri Lanka 425 & 267 India 436 & 258/5 | India won by 5 wickets |
| 12 Jul 2009 | Sri Lanka 240 & 171/3 Pakistan 90 & 320 | Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets |
| 3 Jul 2007 | Bangladesh 62 & 299 Sri Lanka 451/6d | Sri Lanka won by an innings and 90 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at P Sara Oval in Test matches?
The average completed first-innings score at P Sara Oval in Test matches is 282.9 runs, from 12 innings between 2005 and 2019. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at P Sara Oval in Test matches?
The highest total in the data is 467 by Bangladesh against Sri Lanka on 15 March 2017.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at P Sara Oval in Test matches?
In the 12 matches with a result, teams batting first won 4 (33%) and teams batting second won 8 (67%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at P Sara Oval in Test matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 62 by Bangladesh against Sri Lanka on 3 July 2007.
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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.