The Indian cricket team is set to take on a new challenge as they will travel to Sri Lanka for a limited overs series. The India tour of Sri Lanka will begin with a three-match T20I series, starting on July 27th.
All three T20Is between Sri Lanka and India will be played at Pallekele International Cricket stadium in Pallekele. Let’s have a look at stadium records and pitch report of Pallekele International cricket stadium in T20Is.
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium T20I records
The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium has hosted 23 T20Is so far. Out of these 23 matches, the team batting first has won 12 times, while the chasing team came out victorious on eight occasions. The first ever T20I at this ground was played between Sri Lanka and Australia on August 6, 2011.
The highest T20I total at Pallekele Cricket Stadium is 263/3, posted by Australia against Sri Lanka on September 6, 2016. On the other hand, the lowest total at this ground was posted by New Zealand as they were bowled out for just 88 runs against Sri Lanka on September 6, 2019.
Sri Lanka T20I records at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
The hosts, Sri Lanka have played 17 T20I matches at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele. Out of these 17 matches, the Lankans have ended up winning on 10 occasions, while losing six matches at this ground
The last T20I match Sri Lanka played in Pallekele was against Australia on June 11, 2022. Sri Lanka won the match by four wickets while chasing a target of 177 runs in 19.5 overs of a thrilling run chase against Australia.
India T20I records at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Talking about the Indian cricket team, the Men in Blue have played just one T20I against Sri Lanka at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on August 7, 2012. India won that game comfortably by 39 runs, with Virat Kohli and Irfan Pathan being stars of the match.
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The surface of the Pallekele Stadium is relatively slow in nature that provides more support for the spinners. The ground has an average score of 161 in the first innings in T20I. However, once the batter is settled on this pitch, he can end up playing a big knock. A score of 170-180 can turn out to be a winning total on this ground.