IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2023: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, Average Score

It is time for the biggest rivalry in world cricket as India will lock horns with their noisy neighbours Pakistan in the 3rd match of the Asia Cup 2023. Pallekele International Cricket Stadium will host the high-voltage encounter on Saturday at 3:00 PM IST.

Pakistan made a solid start to their campaign by brushing aside Nepal by 238 runs in their opening game. They will look to assert their dominance on Men in Blue as well. On the other hand, India will be eager to defeat Pakistan to kickstart their campaign positively and the win will also boost their confidence on their road to the ODI World Cup glory.

Pallekele Pitch Report

It was a decent wicket to bat on in the game between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. While the ball was gripping off the surface, the batting got a bit easier during the second innings. However, if the batter could apply themselves with a solid technique the wicket has some runs to offer.

The surface is hard with dry grass to bind the wicket together. The bounce is even and hence, the batters could score runs.

India ODI record in Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

India have played three matches at this ground so far and won all of them.

India’s Highest Total at the venue: 294
India’s Lowest Total at the venue: N/A

Pakistan ODI record in Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

Pakistan have played 5 matches at this venue. They have won two games and lost three.

Pakistan’s Highest Total at the venue: 287
Pakistan’s Lowest Total at the venue: 192

India vs PAKISTAN ODI Head-to-Head

Matches: 132
India Won: 55
Pakistan Won: 73
No Result: 4

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Info

Seating Capacity: 35000
Number of matches hosted: The ground has hosted 9 Tests, 34 ODIs, and 23 T20Is.

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium ODI Stats and Records

Total Matches Played: 34
Home Team (Sri Lanka) Won: 16
Visiting Team Won: 15
Neutral Side Won: 2
No Result: 1

Average 1st Innings Score: 253
Matches Won Batting 1st: 15
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 18
Highest Team Total: 363/7 by South Africa vs Sri Lanka in 2018
Lowest Team Total: 70/10 Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka in 2022
Highest Run Chase: 214/6 in 49.4 overs by Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan in 2022
Lowest Total Defended: 220/9 by Sri Lanka vs Australia in 2022

Highest Individual Score: Ibrahim Zadran (Afghanistan) – 162 off 138 balls vs Sri Lanka in 2022
Best Bowling Figures: Mitchell Johnson (Australia) – 6 for 31 in 10 overs vs Sri Lanka in 2011
Most Runs: Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka) – 939 runs in 15 innings
Most Wickets: Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka) – 24 wickets in 16 matches

Total Sixes in ODIs at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium: 207
Total Fours in ODIs at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium: 1389
Most Sixes in ODIs at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium: Dasun Shanaka from Sri Lanka (16 sixes)
Most Fours in ODIs at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium: Tilakaratne Dilshan from Sri Lanka (107 fours)

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