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Pallekele International Cricket Stadium ICC Men's T20 World Cup stats: average score and records
Data through 28 February 2026Last updated 28 February 2026
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium has hosted 15 T20 World Cup matches in the data (2012–2026), and the average completed first-innings score is 167.5 from 15 innings. That is 12.7 runs higher than the ICC Men's T20 World Cup average of 154.8 across all grounds in the data. Teams batting first won 7 of 13 matches with a result (54%), and teams batting second won 6 (46%). The toss winner went on to win 4 of 13 decided matches (31%).
Matches
15
2012–2026
Avg 1st innings
167.5
15 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
150.7
15 innings
Won chasing
46%
6 of 13 results
Toss winner won
31%
4 of 13
Scoring by phase at Pallekele
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 30 | 47.8 | 1.50 | 7.97 |
| Middle overs | 30 | 70.6 | 2.17 | 8.01 |
| Death overs | 29 | 42.1 | 2.79 | 9.57 |
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 Pallekele International Cricket Stadium (T20 World Cup)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 225/5 | 20 | Oman | 2026-02-12 | Won |
| Pakistan | 212/8 | 20 | Sri Lanka | 2026-02-28 | Won |
| Sri Lanka | 207/6 | 20 | Pakistan | 2026-02-28 | Lost |
| New Zealand | 191/3 | 20 | Bangladesh | 2012-09-21 | Won |
| Sri Lanka | 184/2 | 18 | Australia | 2026-02-16 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 95 | 16.4 | England | 2026-02-22 | Lost |
| Oman | 104 | 16.2 | Australia | 2026-02-20 | Lost |
| West Indies | 139 | 19.3 | New Zealand | 2012-10-01 | Tied |
| Australia | 181 | 20 | Sri Lanka | 2026-02-16 | Lost |
Most runs at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in T20 World Cup matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendon McCullum | 5 | 212 | 42.40 | 159.4 | 123 | 1 | 0 |
| Sahibzada Farhan | 2 | 163 | 81.50 | 155.2 | 100 | 1 | 1 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 3 | 156 | 78.00 | 208.0 | 76 | 0 | 2 |
| Mahela Jayawardene | 3 | 151 | 75.50 | 133.6 | 65 | 0 | 1 |
| Ross Taylor | 5 | 147 | 49.00 | 145.5 | 62 | 0 | 1 |
| P Rathnayake | 4 | 146 | 48.67 | 180.2 | 60 | 0 | 2 |
| Pathum Nissanka | 4 | 125 | 41.67 | 160.3 | 100 | 1 | 0 |
| James Franklin | 5 | 120 | 30.00 | 127.7 | 50 | 0 | 1 |
| Mitchell Marsh | 2 | 118 | 118.00 | 196.7 | 64 | 0 | 2 |
| Kusal Mendis | 3 | 116 | 38.67 | 133.3 | 61 | 0 | 2 |
Most wickets at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in T20 World Cup matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Southee | 5 | 8 | 18.00 | 8.00 | 3/16 |
| Lasith Malinga | 3 | 6 | 14.50 | 7.25 | 5/31 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | 4 | 6 | 22.83 | 9.79 | 2/19 |
| Liam Dawson | 2 | 5 | 10.20 | 6.38 | 3/24 |
| D Madushanka | 2 | 5 | 11.60 | 7.25 | 3/33 |
| Steven Finn | 3 | 5 | 13.20 | 5.50 | 3/16 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 2 | 5 | 15.60 | 9.75 | 4/30 |
| Stuart Broad | 3 | 5 | 19.00 | 7.92 | 3/32 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 4 | 5 | 20.80 | 6.50 | 2/11 |
| DN Wellalage | 4 | 5 | 22.60 | 7.53 | 3/26 |
Recent matches at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2026 | Pakistan 212/8 (20 ov) Sri Lanka 207/6 (20 ov) | Pakistan won by 5 runs |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Pakistan 164/9 (20 ov) England 166/8 (19.1 ov) | England won by 2 wickets |
| 22 Feb 2026 | England 146/9 (20 ov) Sri Lanka 95 (16.4 ov) | England won by 51 runs |
| 20 Feb 2026 | Oman 104 (16.2 ov) Australia 108/1 (9.4 ov) | Australia won by 9 wickets |
| 16 Feb 2026 | Australia 181 (20 ov) Sri Lanka 184/2 (18 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Sri Lanka 225/5 (20 ov) Oman 120/9 (20 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 105 runs |
| 1 Oct 2012 | Sri Lanka 169/6 (20 ov) England 150/9 (20 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 19 runs |
| 1 Oct 2012 | New Zealand 139/7 (20 ov) West Indies 139 (19.3 ov) | Match tied (West Indies won the Super Over) |
| 29 Sep 2012 | Sri Lanka 130/1 (15.2 ov) West Indies 129/5 (20 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 9 wickets |
| 29 Sep 2012 | England 149/4 (18.5 ov) New Zealand 148/6 (20 ov) | England won by 6 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in T20 World Cup matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in T20 World Cup matches is 167.5 runs, from 15 innings between 2012 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in T20 World Cup matches?
The highest total in the data is 225/5 by Sri Lanka against Oman on 12 February 2026.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in T20 World Cup matches?
In the 13 matches with a result, teams batting first won 7 (54%) and teams batting second won 6 (46%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in T20 World Cup matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 95 by Sri Lanka against England on 22 February 2026.
What is the highest successful run chase at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in T20 World Cup matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 184.
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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.