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Pallekele International Cricket Stadium cricket stats and records
Data through 2 August 2026Last updated 2 August 2026
The average first-innings score at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is 217.0, based on 92 completed first innings across 118 matches played between 2010 and 2026. Teams batting first won 50 of 104 matches with a result (48%), and teams batting second won 54 (52%). Captains who won the toss chose to field 53% of the time, and the toss winner won 49% of decided matches.
Matches
118
2010–2026
Avg 1st innings
217.0
92 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
192.4
92 innings
Won chasing
52%
54 of 104 results
Toss winner won
49%
51 of 104
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium average scores by format
| Format | Matches | Avg 1st inns | Won batting first | Won chasing | Highest total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 39 | 262.5 | 14 | 23 | 363 |
| T20I | 36 | 170.3 | 17 | 15 | 263 |
| T20 (leagues & domestic) | 28 | 174.4 | 14 | 13 | 240 |
| Test | 9 | 325.8 | 4 | 1 | 648 |
| Women's ODI | 3 | 199.7 | 1 | 2 | 255 |
| First-class | 3 | 475.3 | 0 | 0 | 532 |
Highest and lowest totals at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 648/8 | Bangladesh | 2021-04-21 | Drawn | |
| Bangladesh | 541/7 | Sri Lanka | 2021-04-21 | Drawn | |
| Colombo Cricket Club | 532/6 | Burgher Recreation Club | 2026-03-13 | Drawn | |
| Sri Lanka | 493/7 | Bangladesh | 2021-04-29 | Won | |
| India | 487 | Sri Lanka | 2017-08-12 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | 70 | 24.4 | Sri Lanka | 2022-01-21 | Lost |
| New Zealand | 88 | 16 | Sri Lanka | 2019-09-06 | Lost |
| Dambulla Aura | 89 | 13.5 | Colombo Stars | 2022-12-14 | Lost |
| Sri Lanka | 95 | 16.4 | England | 2026-02-22 | Lost |
| Oman | 104 | 16.2 | Australia | 2026-02-20 | Lost |
Most runs at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kusal Mendis | 49 | 1,582 | 34.39 | 101.9 | 176 | 2 | 10 |
| Dinesh Chandimal | 42 | 1,355 | 34.74 | 78.3 | 144 | 1 | 6 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | 27 | 1,313 | 62.52 | 96.3 | 144 | 6 | 5 |
| Angelo Mathews | 50 | 1,141 | 30.03 | 71.9 | 122 | 1 | 4 |
| Pathum Nissanka | 33 | 1,115 | 34.84 | 106.1 | 100 | 1 | 7 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 27 | 934 | 35.92 | 75.0 | 204 | 2 | 4 |
| Charith Asalanka | 31 | 927 | 37.08 | 108.5 | 77 | 0 | 10 |
| Kusal Perera | 31 | 921 | 30.70 | 127.9 | 102 | 1 | 8 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 34 | 827 | 33.08 | 136.5 | 102 | 1 | 5 |
| Kumar Sangakkara | 22 | 767 | 42.61 | 73.0 | 112 | 1 | 4 |
Most wickets at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lasith Malinga | 28 | 42 | 23.88 | 6.01 | 5/6 |
| Akila Dananjaya | 21 | 39 | 25.49 | 6.19 | 6/54 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 29 | 38 | 24.53 | 5.61 | 4/17 |
| DN Wellalage | 25 | 36 | 17.00 | 5.78 | 4/10 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 31 | 33 | 26.64 | 5.49 | 3/25 |
| Thisara Perera | 34 | 30 | 35.70 | 6.24 | 6/44 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | 21 | 26 | 29.31 | 7.08 | 5/24 |
| Ajantha Mendis | 12 | 25 | 18.00 | 4.70 | 6/16 |
| Rangana Herath | 15 | 25 | 21.32 | 2.69 | 5/54 |
| Suranga Lakmal | 20 | 21 | 39.57 | 4.12 | 4/30 |
Recent matches at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Aug 2026 | Dambulla Sixers 203/8 (20 ov) Jaffna Kings – | No result |
| 1 Aug 2026 | Galle Gallants 201/6 (20 ov) Colombo Kaps 188 (19.4 ov) | Galle Gallants won by 13 runs |
| 30 Jul 2026 | Jaffna Kings 221/6 (20 ov) Kandy Royals 200 (20 ov) | Jaffna Kings won by 21 runs |
| 29 Jul 2026 | Dambulla Sixers 174/5 (20 ov) Colombo Kaps 177/6 (19 ov) | Colombo Kaps won by 4 wickets |
| 29 Jul 2026 | Galle Gallants 208/3 (20 ov) Kandy Royals 214/4 (18.5 ov) | Kandy Royals won by 6 wickets |
| 28 Jul 2026 | Jaffna Kings 202/5 (20 ov) Colombo Kaps 183/9 (20 ov) | Jaffna Kings won by 19 runs |
| 28 Mar 2026 | Nondescripts Cricket Club 431 & 161/0 Colts Cricket Club 441/8d | Match drawn |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Police Sports Club 463 & 79/3 Moors Sports Club 445 | Match drawn |
| 13 Mar 2026 | Colombo Cricket Club 532/6d Burgher Recreation Club 243 & 65/2 | Match drawn |
| 28 Feb 2026 | Pakistan 212/8 (20 ov) Sri Lanka 207/6 (20 ov) | Pakistan won by 5 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium?
The average completed first-innings score at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is 217.0 runs, from 92 innings between 2010 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium?
The highest total in the data is 648/8 by Sri Lanka against Bangladesh on 21 April 2021.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium?
In the 104 matches with a result, teams batting first won 50 (48%) and teams batting second won 54 (52%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 70 by Zimbabwe against Sri Lanka on 21 January 2022.
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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.