The R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium (RPS) formerly known as Khettarama Stadium is a cricket stadium on Khettarama Road, in the Maligawatta suburb of Colombo, Sri Lanka. The stadium was, before June 1994, known as the Khettarama Cricket Stadium and is today one of the main venues where the Sri Lankan cricket team play, having hosted more than 100 one-day international matches.
It is the largest stadium in Sri Lanka with a capacity of 38,000 spectators. It has hosted the 2012 ICC World T20 final between Sri Lanka and West Indies; the 2002 ICC Champions Trophy final between Sri Lanka and India and first semi-final of the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup between Sri Lanka and New Zealand. This was where the highest Test score in history was recorded; 952 by Sri Lanka against India. With capacity exceeding Lord’s in England, the stadium is known as the “home of Sri Lankan cricket”.
R Premadasa Stadium Colombo
| Details | Ground Info |
|---|---|
| Name | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium |
| Place | Colombo |
| Establishment | 1986 |
| Audience seating capacity | 38,000 |
| First t20 match | 10 February 2009 |
| First ODI match | 5 April 1986 |
| First test match | 28 August – 2 September 1992 |
| Pavilions | |
| Home team | Sri Lanka Cricket team |
| Owner | Sri Lanka Cricket |
| Operator | Sri Lanka Cricket |
| End names | Khettarama End Maligawatte End |
R Premadasa Stadium Colombo Pitch Report
The pitch at R. Premadasa Stadium typically provides favorable conditions for batters early in the game, gradually transforming into a surface that supports spinners as the match unfolds. Expect a well-balanced contest between bat and ball throughout the encounter at this venue. Pursuing a target on this pitch could pose challenges, making the decision to bat first a likely preference for the captain winning the toss.
It is very difficult to bat in the opening over of the first innings on the pitch of this stadium, because the fast bowlers of that time have very high chances of getting wickets, but apart from this, the best gets very good advantages here. , but still due to the uneven pitch in the middle overs, the spin staff can also remove the wicket here!
Batsman Friendliness
The pitch at R. Premadasa Stadium typically provides favorable conditions for batters early in the game.
Bowler Friendliness
It is very difficult to bat in the opening over of the first innings on the pitch of this stadium, because the fast bowlers of that time have very high chances of getting wickets.
Pace Friendliness
R Premadasa Stadium is renowned for its outstanding batting surface, which provides minimal assistance to fast bowler
Spin Friendliness
Furthermore, as the game unfolds, the pitch tends to become increasingly favourable for spin bowlers
R Premadasa Stadium Colombo Weather Report
The weather outlook appears promising for the third T20I in Colombo between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, with only a 5% chance of rain. Anticipated conditions include a temperature of approximately 29 degrees Celsius and a humidity level of around 75%. Additionally, the forecast suggests a moderate wind speed of 13 kmph.
R Premadasa Stadium Colombo Boundary Length
R Premadasa Stadium Colombo Match Stats
ODI Statistics
| Total Match Played | 135 |
| Batting First Won | 79 |
| Batting Second Won | 56 |
| Tie | 0 |
| Avg. Score in 1st bat | 242 |
| Highest Score: | India 375/5 |
| Lowest Score | Sri Lanka 50/10 |
T20I Statistics
| Total Match Played | 43 |
| Batting First Won | 19 |
| Batting Second Won | 24 |
| Tie | 0 |
| Avg. Score in 1st bat | 152 |
| Highest Score: | Sri Lanka 214/6 |
| Lowest Score | Afghanistan 80/10 |
T20 Domestic
| Total Match Played | 45 |
| Batting First Won | 24 |
| Batting Second Won | 21 |
| Tie | 0 |
| Avg. Score in 1st bat | 149 |
| Highest Score: | Jaffna Kings 207/6 |
| Lowest Score | Dambulla Sixers 69/10 |
| Below Score 150 | 22 |
| A Score between 150 and 169 | 10 |
| Score between 170 and 189 | 9 |
| Above Score 190 | 4 |
R Premadasa Stadium Colombo Pitch Report Related FAQ
Q.- Is Colombo batting or bowling pitch?
Ans.- The R Premadasa Stadium has hosted 161 ODI matches so far. The venue has enough to help the bowlers but batters with strong technique can muster handsome totals. The average first innings score at the venue is 232, which goes down to 191 in the reply.
Q.- What is the record of T20 in Premadasa Stadium?
Ans.- Highest team total at the R. Premadasa Stadium is 215/5 by Bangladesh against Sri Lanka. The lowest total is 80 by Afghanistan against England on 21 September 2012. Sri Lanka has lost 9 of 10 matches played on this ground, which is the worst home ground for Sri Lanka.