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

After surviving Afghanistan’s scare, Sri Lanka are all set to square off against Bangladesh in their Super Four fixture of the Asia Cup 2023. The game will be played at the R Premadasa Stadium on Saturday at 3:00 PM IST.

Sri Lanka began their Asia Cup journey with a 5-wicket win over Bangladesh in the Group B game. In their next game, they somehow managed to survive Afghanistan’s assault as they won the game by two runs.

On the other hand, Bangladesh bounced back nicely after losing to Sri Lanka as they defeated Afghanistan by 89 runs. However, they lost their first game of the Super Four stage to Pakistan by seven wickets.

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

R Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report

The surface is a sporting one as the spinners are expected to get some help off the surface. While there are plenty of runs available for the batters, they have to technically apply themselves to play big knocks. The wicket might break during the second innings, and hence, the team winning the toss might opt to bat first.

Sri Lanka ODI record in R Premadasa Stadium

Sri Lanka have played 120 ODI matches at this venue so far. They have won 74 and lost 39, while 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

Bangladesh ODI record in R Premadasa Stadium

Bangladesh have played 11 matches at this venue and have lost all of them.

Bangladesh’s Highest Total at the venue: 238/8 vs Sri Lanka in 2019
Bangladesh’s Lowest Total at the venue: 108/10 vs Sri Lanka in 2005

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh ODI Head-to-Head

Matches: 52
Sri Lanka Won: 41
Bangladesh Won: 9
No Result: 2
Highest Total For Sri Lanka: 357/9 in 2008
Lowest Total For Sri Lanka: 124/10 in 2018
Highest Total For Bangladesh: 324/5 in 2017
Lowest Total For Bangladesh: 76/10 in 2002

R Premadasa Stadium Info

Seating Capacity: 35,000
Number of matches hosted: 9 Tests, 141 ODIs and 44 T20Is

R Premadasa Stadium ODI Stats and Records

Total Matches Played: 141
Home Team (Sri Lanka) Won: 77
Visiting Team Won: 39
Neutral Side Won: 17
No Result: 8

Average 1st Innings Score: 225
Matches Won Batting 1st: 76
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: 476
Total Fours in ODIs at R Premadasa Stadium: 4511
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