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Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium ODI average score and records
Data through 26 February 2020Last updated 26 February 2020
Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium has hosted 21 ODI matches in the data (2011–2020), and the average completed first-innings score is 289.2 from 12 innings. For comparison, the average across every ODI ground in the data is 250.4, so Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium is 38.8 runs above it. Teams batting first won 8 of 18 matches with a result (44%), and teams batting second won 10 (56%). The toss winner went on to win 11 of 18 decided matches (61%).
Matches
21
2011–2020
Avg 1st innings
289.2
12 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
206.5
12 innings
Won chasing
56%
10 of 18 results
Toss winner won
61%
11 of 18
Average first-innings score by year
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| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 285.8 |
| 2012 | 226.0 |
| 2014 | 324.5 |
| 2017 | 256.5 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Scoring by phase
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 24 | 53.2 | 1.12 | 5.32 |
| Middle overs | 24 | 146.5 | 4.25 | 5.20 |
| Death overs | 16 | 72.3 | 3.31 | 8.29 |
ODI phases: overs 1–10, 11–40, 41–50. Run rate is runs per six legal balls.
Highest and lowest totals at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium (ODI)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 368/4 | 50 | Pakistan | 2015-07-26 | Won |
| Sri Lanka | 345/8 | 50 | West Indies | 2020-02-26 | Won |
| South Africa | 339/5 | 50 | Sri Lanka | 2014-07-12 | Won |
| Sri Lanka | 332/7 | 50 | Canada | 2011-02-20 | Won |
| Pakistan | 317/7 | 50 | Kenya | 2011-02-23 | Won |
Most runs at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kumar Sangakkara | 13 | 721 | 65.55 | 92.4 | 133 | 1 | 6 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | 14 | 578 | 52.55 | 90.9 | 113 | 1 | 6 |
| Angelo Mathews | 14 | 553 | 50.27 | 88.9 | 93 | 0 | 5 |
| Upul Tharanga | 12 | 434 | 43.40 | 79.9 | 111 | 1 | 2 |
| Mahela Jayawardene | 9 | 322 | 35.78 | 96.7 | 100 | 1 | 2 |
| Danushka Gunathilaka | 3 | 255 | 85.00 | 85.6 | 116 | 1 | 2 |
| Niroshan Dickwella | 3 | 221 | 73.67 | 91.3 | 116 | 2 | 0 |
| Kusal Perera | 6 | 213 | 42.60 | 108.7 | 116 | 1 | 0 |
| Hamilton Masakadza | 3 | 212 | 70.67 | 96.4 | 111 | 1 | 1 |
| Thisara Perera | 7 | 188 | 26.86 | 144.6 | 65 | 0 | 1 |
Most wickets at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thisara Perera | 10 | 18 | 17.22 | 4.84 | 3/19 |
| Lasith Malinga | 14 | 17 | 39.12 | 6.27 | 5/28 |
| Nuwan Kulasekara | 11 | 13 | 26.85 | 5.38 | 4/34 |
| Angelo Mathews | 12 | 12 | 29.08 | 4.85 | 3/14 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 4 | 8 | 19.88 | 5.45 | 3/30 |
| Rangana Herath | 9 | 8 | 46.50 | 5.52 | 2/38 |
| Doug Bollinger | 2 | 7 | 11.00 | 3.85 | 4/42 |
| Wahab Riaz | 2 | 7 | 16.43 | 6.05 | 4/65 |
| Sachithra Senanayake | 4 | 7 | 26.00 | 5.69 | 3/39 |
| Mohammad Hafeez | 3 | 5 | 19.40 | 4.41 | 3/39 |
Recent matches at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2020 | Sri Lanka 345/8 (50 ov) West Indies 184 (39.1 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 161 runs |
| 10 Jul 2017 | Sri Lanka 203/8 (50 ov) Zimbabwe 204/7 (38.1 ov) | Zimbabwe won by 3 wickets |
| 8 Jul 2017 | Sri Lanka 300/6 (50 ov) Zimbabwe 219/6 (29.2 ov) | Zimbabwe won by 4 wickets (D/L) |
| 6 Jul 2017 | Sri Lanka 312/2 (47.2 ov) Zimbabwe 310/8 (50 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets |
| 26 Jul 2015 | Sri Lanka 368/4 (50 ov) Pakistan 203 (37.2 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 165 runs |
| 3 Dec 2014 | Sri Lanka 242/8 (35 ov) England 236/5 (33.4 ov) | England won by 5 wickets (D/L) |
| 26 Aug 2014 | Sri Lanka 310/9 (50 ov) Pakistan 233 (43.5 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 77 runs |
| 23 Aug 2014 | Sri Lanka 275/7 (45 ov) Pakistan 277/6 (44.5 ov) | Pakistan won by 4 wickets (D/L) |
| 12 Jul 2014 | Sri Lanka 257 (44.3 ov) South Africa 339/5 (50 ov) | South Africa won by 82 runs |
| 12 Nov 2013 | Sri Lanka 138/1 (23 ov) New Zealand 203/6 (23 ov) | New Zealand won by 4 wickets (D/L) |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in ODI matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in ODI matches is 289.2 runs, from 12 innings between 2011 and 2020. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in ODI matches?
The highest total in the data is 368/4 by Sri Lanka against Pakistan on 26 July 2015.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in ODI matches?
In the 18 matches with a result, teams batting first won 8 (44%) and teams batting second won 10 (56%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in ODI matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 112 by Kenya against Pakistan on 23 February 2011.
What is the highest successful run chase at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in ODI matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 312.
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Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Averages use completed innings in matches not decided by a rain rule. Definitions: methodology.