IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2023: R Premadasa Stadium Colombo Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, Average Score

It is time for the second meeting between India and Pakistan as both sides will meet in the Super Four game of the Asia Cup 2023 on Sunday. The game will be played at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo at 3:00 PM IST.

The group game between the two sides could not be completed because of rain. The fans will be hoping to get a full game here. Pakistan began their Super Four with a bang by defeating Bangladesh by 7 wickets. They will be looking for another win to qualify for the final.

On the other hand, India have more questions than answers in their set-up and they definitely will be searching for the answers. They need to find their best combination and also they need to tackle the pressure of an Indo-Pak game.

Meanwhile, in this post, we will take a look at the R Premadasa Stadium Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, Average Score for the game between India and Pakistan.

R Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report

The wicket is not easy for batting as the ball is stopping at the batters and the pace is not consistent. The batters will have to play late to score runs here. Meanwhile, the pacers could mix their pace to trouble batters, while the spinners will get some turn off the surface.

Last three results at the venue

• Sri Lanka (257/9 in 50 overs) defeated Bangladesh (236/10 in 48.1 overs) by 21 runs – 9 September 2023
• Pakistan (268/8 in 50 overs) defeated Afghanistan (209/10 in 48.4 overs) by 59 runs – 26 August 2023
• Sri Lanka (160/10 in 43.1 overs) lost to Australia (164/6 in 39.3 overs) by 4 wickets – 24 June 2022

India ODI record in R Premadasa Stadium

India have played 46 ODIs at this venue so far. They have won 23, lost 19, and four matches have ended as a no-result.

India’s Highest Total at the venue: 375/5 vs Sri Lanka in 2017
India’s Lowest Total at the venue: 103/10 vs Sri Lanka in 2008

Pakistan ODI record in R Premadasa Stadium

Pakistan have played 24 ODI games at this venue. They have won 14, lost 8, and 2 matches ended as a no-result.

Pakistan’s Highest Total at the venue: 321/5 vs Sri Lanka in 2009
Pakistan’s Lowest Total at the venue: 122/10 vs Sri Lanka in 2004

India vs Pakistan ODI Head-to-Head

Matches: 133
India Won: 55
Pakistan Won: 73
No Result: 5
Highest Total For India: 356/9 in 2005
Lowest Total For India: 79/10 in 1978
Highest Total For Pakistan: 344/8 in 2004
Lowest Total For Pakistan: 87/10 in 1985

R Premadasa Stadium Info

Seating Capacity: 35,000
Number of matches hosted: 9 Tests, 142 ODIs and 44 T20Is

R Premadasa Stadium ODI Stats and Records

Total Matches Played: 142
Home Team (Sri Lanka) Won: 77
Visiting Team Won: 39
Neutral Side Won: 18
No Result: 8

Average 1st Innings Score: 22
Matches Won Batting 1st: 77
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 55
Highest Team Total: 375/5 by India vs Sri Lanka in 2017
Lowest Team Total: 86 All Out by Netherlands vs Sri Lanka in 2002
Highest Run Chase: 292/4 by Sri Lanka vs Australia in 2022
Lowest Total Defended: 184 by Pakistan vs Canada in 2011

Highest Individual Score: Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) – 169 vs South Africa in 2013
Best Bowling Figures: Angelo Mathews (Sri Lanka) – 6 for 20 vs India in 2009
Most Runs: Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) – 2514 runs in 70 innings
Most Wickets: Mutiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka) – 75 wickets in 57 matches

Total Sixes in ODIs at R Premadasa Stadium: 481
Total Fours in ODIs at R Premadasa Stadium: 4550
Most Sixes in ODIs at R Premadasa Stadium: Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) – 30
Most Fours in ODIs at R Premadasa Stadium: Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) – 274