Kandy, Sri Lanka · T20I
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium T20I average score and records
Data through 28 February 2026Last updated 28 February 2026
Across 36 matches at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium from 2011 to 2026, sides batting first made 170.3 on average in completed innings (30 innings). For comparison, the average across every T20I ground in the data is 150.2, so Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is 20.1 runs above it. Teams batting first won 17 of 32 matches with a result (53%), and teams batting second won 15 (47%). Captains who won the toss chose to field 61% of the time, and the toss winner won 44% of decided matches.
Matches
36
2011–2026
Avg 1st innings
170.3
30 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
152.1
30 innings
Won chasing
47%
15 of 32 results
Toss winner won
44%
14 of 32
Average first-innings score by year
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| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 177.5 |
| 2012 | 163.6 |
| 2013 | 170.0 |
| 2019 | 153.3 |
| 2024 | 175.0 |
| 2026 | 165.7 |
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 | 64 | 49.8 | 1.59 | 8.30 |
| Middle overs | 64 | 69.8 | 2.31 | 7.82 |
| Death overs | 63 | 42.8 | 2.63 | 9.56 |
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 (T20I)
Most runs at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in T20I matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kusal Mendis | 16 | 526 | 32.88 | 133.8 | 79 | 0 | 4 |
| Kusal Perera | 14 | 415 | 29.64 | 133.9 | 66 | 0 | 4 |
| Pathum Nissanka | 12 | 411 | 37.36 | 151.1 | 100 | 1 | 1 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | 10 | 334 | 47.71 | 142.1 | 104 | 1 | 3 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 14 | 292 | 29.20 | 162.2 | 76 | 0 | 3 |
| Mahela Jayawardene | 7 | 277 | 46.17 | 131.9 | 86 | 0 | 2 |
| Brendon McCullum | 6 | 213 | 35.50 | 149.0 | 123 | 1 | 0 |
| P Rathnayake | 6 | 199 | 39.80 | 168.6 | 60 | 0 | 2 |
| Ross Taylor | 8 | 199 | 33.17 | 141.1 | 62 | 0 | 1 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 3 | 183 | 91.50 | 205.6 | 145 | 1 | 0 |
Most wickets at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in T20I matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lasith Malinga | 12 | 18 | 19.33 | 7.40 | 5/6 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 11 | 14 | 21.50 | 7.34 | 3/28 |
| Akila Dananjaya | 6 | 12 | 13.42 | 7.67 | 3/36 |
| Tim Southee | 8 | 12 | 16.50 | 6.60 | 3/16 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | 7 | 12 | 19.75 | 9.48 | 5/24 |
| Ajantha Mendis | 5 | 10 | 13.60 | 7.16 | 6/16 |
| M Pathirana | 7 | 10 | 16.40 | 7.75 | 4/40 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 10 | 10 | 30.20 | 8.47 | 2/21 |
| Liam Dawson | 5 | 9 | 15.44 | 6.95 | 3/24 |
| Nuwan Kulasekara | 8 | 9 | 25.44 | 7.63 | 2/13 |
Recent matches at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2026 | Pakistan 212/8 (20 ov) Sri Lanka 207/6 (20 ov) | Pakistan won by 5 runs |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Pakistan 164/9 (20 ov) England 166/8 (19.1 ov) | England won by 2 wickets |
| 22 Feb 2026 | England 146/9 (20 ov) Sri Lanka 95 (16.4 ov) | England won by 51 runs |
| 20 Feb 2026 | Oman 104 (16.2 ov) Australia 108/1 (9.4 ov) | Australia won by 9 wickets |
| 16 Feb 2026 | Australia 181 (20 ov) Sri Lanka 184/2 (18 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Sri Lanka 225/5 (20 ov) Oman 120/9 (20 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 105 runs |
| 3 Feb 2026 | England 128/9 (20 ov) Sri Lanka 116 (19.3 ov) | England won by 12 runs |
| 1 Feb 2026 | Sri Lanka 189/5 (20 ov) England 173/4 (16.4 ov) | England won by 6 wickets (D/L) |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Sri Lanka 133 (16.2 ov) England 125/4 (15 ov) | England won by 11 runs (D/L) |
| 10 Jul 2025 | Bangladesh 154/5 (20 ov) Sri Lanka 159/3 (19 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in T20I matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in T20I matches is 170.3 runs, from 30 innings between 2011 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in T20I matches?
The highest total in the data is 263/3 by Australia against Sri Lanka on 6 September 2016.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in T20I matches?
In the 32 matches with a result, teams batting first won 17 (53%) and teams batting second won 15 (47%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in T20I matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 88 by New Zealand against Sri Lanka on 6 September 2019.
What is the highest successful run chase at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in T20I matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 184.
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.