BAN vs SL Asia Cup 2023 Match 2: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report, Average Score, Stats, Conditions, Weather Forecast

Given the history and past encounters, it will be a battle shaped by either batsmen or spinners.

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy play hosts to BAN vs SL Asia Cup 2023 Match 2 of Asia Cup 2023 on 31 August. This iconic venue is poised to stage three matches in the group stage, including the highly anticipated clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan on 2 September. Let’s check Pallekele International Cricket Stadium pitch report, average score, stats, conditions and weather forecast.

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at Pallekele Stadium and the conditions are notably advantageous for batsmen. The surface often dries up gradually, for spinners to showcase their prowess. Given the history and past encounters, it will be a battle shaped by either batsmen or spinners.

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Record

A total of 33 One Day Internationals, 23 T20Is, and 9 Tests have been played here. Sri Lanka has managed to secure victory in 15 out of their 31 matches at this venue. In contrast, Bangladesh have emerged victorious in their only match played at the same ground.

Out of the 33 ODIs at the venue, the side batting first has won 14 while the chasing team has won 18 matches.

The highest total at the venue is 363/7 (by South Africa vs Sri Lanka in 2018) while the average score at Pallekele Cricket Stadium (first innings) is 248.

BAN vs SL Asia Cup 2023 Match 2 Weather Forecast

In Kandy, Sri Lanka, Thursday, August 31, anticipates moderate rain throughout the day. The temperature ranges from 20°C to 26°C with a gentle breeze at 10 km/h. The weather holds a 72% chance of precipitation, amounting to 6.5 mm of rainfall, while the atmospheric pressure rests at 1012 mb with 86% humidity.