Kandy, Sri Lanka · T20
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium T20 average score and records
Data through 2 August 2026Last updated 2 August 2026
The average first-innings score at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is 174.4, based on 27 completed first innings across 28 matches played between 2022 and 2026. For comparison, the average across every T20 ground in the data is 163.8, so Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is 10.7 runs above it. Teams batting first won 14 of 27 matches with a result (52%), and teams batting second won 13 (48%). The toss winner went on to win 11 of 27 decided matches (41%).
Matches
28
2022–2026
Avg 1st innings
174.4
27 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
161.1
27 innings
Won chasing
48%
13 of 27 results
Toss winner won
41%
11 of 27
Average first-innings score by year
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| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 169.7 |
| 2023 | 156.6 |
| 2024 | 184.8 |
| 2026 | 201.2 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Scoring by phase at Pallekele
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 54 | 50.6 | 1.52 | 8.44 |
| Middle overs | 54 | 71.5 | 2.83 | 8.11 |
| Death overs | 48 | 51.3 | 2.12 | 10.92 |
T20 phases: overs 1–6, 7–15, 16–20 (The Hundred: first 25 balls, middle, last 25 balls). Run rate is runs per six legal balls.
Highest and lowest totals at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium (T20)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaffna Kings | 240/4 | 20 | Dambulla Aura | 2022-12-11 | Won |
| Jaffna Kings | 221/6 | 20 | Kandy Royals | 2026-07-30 | Won |
| Kandy Royals | 214/4 | 18.5 | Galle Gallants | 2026-07-29 | Won |
| Galle Gallants | 208/3 | 20 | Kandy Royals | 2026-07-29 | Lost |
| B-Love Kandy | 203/5 | 20 | Galle Titans | 2023-08-08 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dambulla Aura | 89 | 13.5 | Colombo Stars | 2022-12-14 | Lost |
| Galle Titans | 114 | 16.4 | B-Love Kandy | 2023-08-08 | Lost |
| Dambulla Aura | 116 | 14.2 | Kandy Falcons | 2022-12-13 | Lost |
| Kandy Falcons | 147 | 15.5 | Colombo Strikers | 2024-07-02 | Lost |
| Galle Marvels | 179 | 20 | Colombo Strikers | 2024-07-03 | Won |
Most runs at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in T20 matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sadeera Samarawickrama | 12 | 406 | 36.91 | 145.0 | 59 | 0 | 1 |
| Dinesh Chandimal | 11 | 383 | 38.30 | 152.6 | 65 | 0 | 2 |
| Avishka Fernando | 11 | 371 | 33.73 | 138.4 | 80 | 0 | 3 |
| Charith Asalanka | 12 | 350 | 35.00 | 140.6 | 70 | 0 | 4 |
| Pathum Nissanka | 9 | 289 | 32.11 | 120.4 | 54 | 0 | 2 |
| LU Igalagamage | 6 | 265 | 66.25 | 173.2 | 132 | 1 | 0 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 10 | 252 | 25.20 | 150.9 | 73 | 0 | 2 |
| Angelo Mathews | 8 | 233 | 58.25 | 150.3 | 73 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamindu Mendis | 10 | 217 | 21.70 | 123.3 | 58 | 0 | 1 |
| Kusal Mendis | 8 | 216 | 27.00 | 142.1 | 87 | 0 | 2 |
Most wickets at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in T20 matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN Wellalage | 12 | 21 | 9.62 | 5.64 | 4/10 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 11 | 15 | 19.20 | 6.91 | 4/17 |
| N Thushara | 11 | 14 | 23.71 | 8.30 | 3/29 |
| D Madushanka | 8 | 13 | 19.85 | 8.80 | 3/30 |
| Isuru Udana | 9 | 12 | 20.67 | 8.55 | 2/19 |
| Carlos Brathwaite | 4 | 10 | 7.90 | 6.08 | 4/18 |
| Kasun Rajitha | 7 | 10 | 22.20 | 10.66 | 5/22 |
| B Fernando | 5 | 9 | 11.00 | 5.50 | 4/22 |
| Shadab Khan | 2 | 8 | 5.38 | 5.38 | 4/21 |
| Nuwan Pradeep | 4 | 8 | 17.88 | 10.21 | 3/21 |
Recent matches at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Aug 2026 | Dambulla Sixers 203/8 (20 ov) Jaffna Kings – | No result |
| 1 Aug 2026 | Galle Gallants 201/6 (20 ov) Colombo Kaps 188 (19.4 ov) | Galle Gallants won by 13 runs |
| 30 Jul 2026 | Jaffna Kings 221/6 (20 ov) Kandy Royals 200 (20 ov) | Jaffna Kings won by 21 runs |
| 29 Jul 2026 | Dambulla Sixers 174/5 (20 ov) Colombo Kaps 177/6 (19 ov) | Colombo Kaps won by 4 wickets |
| 29 Jul 2026 | Galle Gallants 208/3 (20 ov) Kandy Royals 214/4 (18.5 ov) | Kandy Royals won by 6 wickets |
| 28 Jul 2026 | Jaffna Kings 202/5 (20 ov) Colombo Kaps 183/9 (20 ov) | Jaffna Kings won by 19 runs |
| 3 Jul 2024 | Galle Marvels 179 (20 ov) Colombo Strikers 172/9 (20 ov) | Galle Marvels won by 7 runs |
| 3 Jul 2024 | Dambulla Sixers 191/2 (20 ov) Jaffna Kings 197/6 (20 ov) | Jaffna Kings won by 4 wickets |
| 2 Jul 2024 | Colombo Strikers 198/7 (20 ov) Kandy Falcons 147 (15.5 ov) | Colombo Strikers won by 51 runs |
| 2 Jul 2024 | Jaffna Kings 177/7 (20 ov) Galle Marvels 179/5 (20 ov) | Galle Marvels won by 5 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in T20 matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in T20 matches is 174.4 runs, from 27 innings between 2022 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in T20 matches?
The highest total in the data is 240/4 by Jaffna Kings against Dambulla Aura on 11 December 2022.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in T20 matches?
In the 27 matches with a result, teams batting first won 14 (52%) and teams batting second won 13 (48%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in T20 matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 89 by Dambulla Aura against Colombo Stars on 14 December 2022.
What is the highest successful run chase at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in T20 matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 214.
Also known as: Pallekele.
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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.