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

India will be up against Sri Lanka in their next Super Four game of the Asia Cup 2023 on Tuesday. After their win over Nepal, India looked at their best against Pakistan as they defeated their arch-rivals by 228 runs. On the other hand, Sri Lanka are also coming to this game with a win over Bangladesh. They defeated the Bangla Tigers by 21 runs in their previous Super Four game. Both teams now will be eyeing another win to get closer to the final.

Meanwhile, in this post, we will talk about the R Premadasa Stadium Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, Average Score for the game between India and Sri Lanka.

R Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report

The surface is good for ODI cricket for an even contest between the bat and the ball. While there are plenty of runs available for the batters, the bowlers will also get help off the surface. The spinners will get some turn, the pacers will get seam off the surface with the new ball.

Last three results at the venue

• India (356/2 in 50 overs) defeated Pakistan (128/10 in 32 overs) by 228 runs – 10 September 2023
• 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

India ODI record in R Premadasa Stadium

India have played 47 ODI games at this venue so far. They have won 24 matches and lost 19. Meanwhile, four matches have ended with 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

SRI Lanka ODI record in R Premadasa Stadium

Sri Lanka have played 121 ODI matches at the RPS, Colombo. They have won 75 ODI matches at this venue and lost 39. Meanwhile, 7 matches ended as a no-result.

Sri Lanka’s Highest Total at the venue: 366/6 vs England in 2018
Sri Lanka’s Lowest Total at the venue: 98/10 vs South Africa in 1993

India vs Sri Lanka ODI Head-to-Head

Matches: 165
India Won: 96
Sri Lanka Won: 57
No Result: 11
Tied: 1
Highest Total For India: 414/7 in 2009
Lowest Total For India: 54/10 in 2000
Highest Total For Sri Lanka: 411/8 in 2009
Lowest Total For Sri Lanka: 73/10 in 2023

R Premadasa Stadium Info

Seating Capacity: 35,000
Number of matches hosted: 9 Tests, 143 ODIs and 44 T20Is

R Premadasa Stadium ODI Stats and Records

Total Matches Played: 143
Home Team (Sri Lanka) Won: 77
Visiting Team Won: 39
Neutral Side Won: 19
No Result: 8

Average 1st Innings Score: 226
Matches Won Batting 1st: 78
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: 491
Total Fours in ODIs at R Premadasa Stadium: 4595
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