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

Sri Lanka will face Pakistan in their next final Super Four game of the Asia Cup 2023 on Thursday. It is a virtual semifinal as the winner of this game will qualify for the final. Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by 21 runs in their first Super Four game but lost their next game to India by 41 runs.

Pakistan, on the other hand, defeated Bangladesh by 7 wickets in their first game. Meanwhile, India completely dismantled them in the next game by 228 runs. If this game is washed out by rain then Sri Lanka will qualify for the final as they have a better net run rate than the Men in Green.

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

R Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report

The wicket is not that easy to bat on as the surface has a lot of help for the spinners. The spinners ruled the roost in the previous game between India and Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, the pacers got some help under the lights. The batters will have to work hard for their runs on this surface.

Last three results at the venue

• India (213/10 in 49.1 overs) defeated Sri Lanka (172/10 in 41.3 overs) by 41 runs – 12 September 2023
• 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 ODI record in R Premadasa Stadium

Pakistan have played 25 ODI matches at this venue. They have won 14 and lost 9. Meanwhile, 2 other matches ended with 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

SRI Lanka ODI record in R Premadasa Stadium

Sri Lanka have played a total of 122 ODI matches at this venue. They have won 75 ODI matches and lost 40. Meanwhile, 7 matches ended with 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

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan ODI Head-to-Head

Matches: 155
Pakistan Won: 92
Sri Lanka Won: 58
No Result: 4
Tied: 1
Highest Total For Pakistan: 371/9 in 1996
Lowest Total For Pakistan: 75/10 in 2009
Highest Total For Sri Lanka: 368/4 in 2015
Lowest Total For Sri Lanka: 78/10 in 2002

R Premadasa Stadium Info

Seating Capacity: 35,000
Number of matches hosted: 9 Tests, 144 ODIs and 44 T20Is

R Premadasa Stadium ODI Stats and Records

Total Matches Played: 144
Home Team (Sri Lanka) Won: 77
Visiting Team Won: 40
Neutral Side Won: 19
No Result: 8

Average 1st Innings Score: 226
Matches Won Batting 1st: 79
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: 496
Total Fours in ODIs at R Premadasa Stadium: 4523
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