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Welagedara Stadium Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament stats: average score and records
Data through 18 August 2026Last updated 18 August 2026
Welagedara Stadium has hosted 11 Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament matches in the data (2024–2026), and the average completed first-innings score is 158.8 from 9 innings. For comparison, the average across every Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament ground in the data is 208.3, so Welagedara Stadium is 49.6 runs below it. In 11 matches with a winner, chasing came out ahead more often: 4 wins batting first against 7 batting second. The toss winner went on to win 9 of 11 decided matches (82%).
Matches
11
2024–2026
Avg 1st innings
158.8
9 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
138.9
9 innings
Won chasing
64%
7 of 11 results
Toss winner won
82%
9 of 11
Average first-innings score by year
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| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 161.5 |
| 2025 | 170.7 |
| 2026 | 135.5 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Highest and lowest totals at Welagedara Stadium (Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club | 256/6 | 50 | Police Sports Club | 2024-08-01 | Won |
| Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club | 215/9 | 43.4 | Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club | 2026-08-10 | Won |
| Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club | 213 | 43.5 | Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club | 2026-08-10 | Lost |
| Moors Sports Club | 199/6 | 43.3 | Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club | 2025-07-09 | Won |
| Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club | 196/7 | 50 | Moors Sports Club | 2025-07-09 | Lost |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club | 67 | 24 | Burgher Recreation Club | 2024-07-30 | Lost |
| Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club | 93 | 26.5 | Colombo Cricket Club | 2026-08-14 | Lost |
| Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club | 97 | 27.2 | Kandy Customs Cricket Club | 2024-06-16 | Lost |
| Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club | 103 | 29 | Colombo Cricket Club | 2024-06-22 | Lost |
| Kandy Customs Cricket Club | 109 | 37.4 | Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club | 2024-06-16 | Won |
Most runs at Welagedara Stadium in Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G Weerasinghe | 8 | 219 | 27.38 | 63.3 | 84 | 0 | 2 |
| R Madushanka | 8 | 198 | 28.29 | 56.6 | 75 | 0 | 1 |
| TD Polgampola | 6 | 139 | 23.17 | 60.2 | 82 | 0 | 1 |
| A Thennakoon | 6 | 138 | 23.00 | 76.2 | 71 | 0 | 1 |
| Vathila Udara | 5 | 136 | 34.00 | 90.7 | 39 | 0 | 0 |
| LK Nirmal | 5 | 107 | 21.40 | 78.1 | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| Lakvin Abeysinghe | 5 | 90 | 18.00 | 69.8 | 67 | 0 | 1 |
| KNM Fernando | 1 | 81 | – | 180.0 | 81 | 0 | 1 |
| Minod Bhanuka | 1 | 79 | – | 67.5 | 79 | 0 | 1 |
| Ramesh Mendis | 1 | 73 | – | 68.2 | 73 | 0 | 1 |
Most wickets at Welagedara Stadium in Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HGK Dilshan | 5 | 14 | 9.93 | 4.46 | 6/21 |
| G Weerasinghe | 6 | 13 | 10.77 | 3.44 | 4/16 |
| Vathila Udara | 5 | 9 | 17.22 | 3.97 | 3/30 |
| A Premaratne | 4 | 7 | 14.43 | 2.89 | 3/37 |
| EMKB Ekanayake | 7 | 7 | 26.14 | 5.72 | 3/21 |
| M Subasingha | 1 | 6 | 3.17 | 1.90 | 6/19 |
| M Shiraz | 1 | 6 | 3.50 | 3.00 | 6/21 |
| Y Maddege | 1 | 6 | 5.33 | 3.20 | 6/32 |
| SMLD Samarakoon | 1 | 5 | 5.20 | 2.94 | 5/26 |
| Isuru Udana | 2 | 5 | 7.80 | 3.90 | 4/25 |
Recent matches at Welagedara Stadium
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug 2026 | Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club 178 (48.4 ov) Ace Capital Cricket Club 182/5 (34.4 ov) | Ace Capital Cricket Club won by 5 wickets |
| 14 Aug 2026 | Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club 93 (26.5 ov) Colombo Cricket Club 97/1 (15.2 ov) | Colombo Cricket Club won by 9 wickets |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club 213 (43.5 ov) Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club 215/9 (43.4 ov) | Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club won by 1 wicket (D/L) |
| 21 Jul 2025 | Burgher Recreation Club 143 (48.1 ov) Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club 125 (37.3 ov) | Burgher Recreation Club won by 18 runs |
| 17 Jul 2025 | Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club 173 (44.4 ov) Nugegoda Sports Welfare Club 131 (38.3 ov) | Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club won by 42 runs |
| 9 Jul 2025 | Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club 196/7 (50 ov) Moors Sports Club 199/6 (43.3 ov) | Moors Sports Club won by 4 wickets |
| 1 Aug 2024 | Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club 256/6 (50 ov) Police Sports Club 136 (37 ov) | Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club won by 120 runs |
| 30 Jul 2024 | Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club 67 (24 ov) Burgher Recreation Club 70/4 (8.3 ov) | Burgher Recreation Club won by 6 wickets (D/L) |
| 22 Jun 2024 | Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club 103 (29 ov) Colombo Cricket Club 104/3 (12.5 ov) | Colombo Cricket Club won by 7 wickets |
| 16 Jun 2024 | Kandy Customs Cricket Club 109 (37.4 ov) Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club 97 (27.2 ov) | Kandy Customs Cricket Club won by 12 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Welagedara Stadium in Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Welagedara Stadium in Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament matches is 158.8 runs, from 9 innings between 2024 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Welagedara Stadium in Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament matches?
The highest total in the data is 256/6 by Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club against Police Sports Club on 1 August 2024.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Welagedara Stadium in Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament matches?
In the 11 matches with a result, teams batting first won 4 (36%) and teams batting second won 7 (64%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Welagedara Stadium in Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 67 by Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club against Burgher Recreation Club on 30 July 2024.
What is the highest successful run chase at Welagedara Stadium in Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 215.
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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.