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R Premadasa Stadium ICC Men's T20 World Cup stats: average score and records
Data through 27 February 2026Last updated 27 February 2026
The average first-innings score at R Premadasa Stadium is 156.4, based on 18 completed first innings across 20 matches played between 2012 and 2026. That is 1.6 runs higher than the ICC Men's T20 World Cup average of 154.8 across all grounds in the data. Of the 19 decided matches, 8 were won by the side batting second (42%) and 11 by the side batting first. Captains who won the toss chose to field 45% of the time, and the toss winner won 26% of decided matches.
Matches
20
2012–2026
Avg 1st innings
156.4
18 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
130.5
18 innings
Won chasing
42%
8 of 19 results
Toss winner won
26%
5 of 19
Scoring by phase at R.Premadasa Stadium
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 36 | 40.9 | 1.72 | 6.81 |
| Middle overs | 36 | 64.3 | 2.69 | 7.16 |
| Death overs | 34 | 40.5 | 2.24 | 9.34 |
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 R Premadasa Stadium (T20 World Cup)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Indies | 205/4 | 20 | Australia | 2012-10-05 | Won |
| West Indies | 191/8 | 20 | Australia | 2012-09-22 | Lost |
| Australia | 182/6 | 20 | Ireland | 2026-02-11 | Won |
| Zimbabwe | 182/4 | 19.3 | Sri Lanka | 2026-02-19 | Won |
| Sri Lanka | 178/7 | 20 | Zimbabwe | 2026-02-19 | Lost |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 80 | 14.4 | India | 2012-09-23 | Lost |
| Sri Lanka | 101 | 18.4 | West Indies | 2012-10-07 | Lost |
| Pakistan | 114 | 18 | India | 2026-02-15 | Lost |
| Pakistan | 128 | 19.4 | India | 2012-09-30 | Lost |
| Australia | 131 | 16.4 | West Indies | 2012-10-05 | Lost |
Most runs at R Premadasa Stadium in T20 World Cup matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Watson | 6 | 249 | 49.80 | 150.0 | 72 | 0 | 3 |
| Michael Hussey | 5 | 155 | 77.50 | 123.0 | 54 | 0 | 1 |
| Marlon Samuels | 3 | 154 | 51.33 | 142.6 | 78 | 0 | 2 |
| Virat Kohli | 4 | 135 | 45.00 | 120.5 | 78 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Gayle | 3 | 132 | 66.00 | 146.7 | 75 | 0 | 2 |
| David Warner | 6 | 131 | 26.20 | 127.2 | 63 | 0 | 1 |
| BJ Bennett | 2 | 127 | – | 122.1 | 64 | 0 | 2 |
| Matthew Renshaw | 2 | 102 | 51.00 | 132.5 | 65 | 0 | 1 |
| Umar Akmal | 4 | 102 | 102.00 | 114.6 | 43 | 0 | 0 |
| Jean-Paul Duminy | 3 | 94 | 31.33 | 109.3 | 48 | 0 | 0 |
Most wickets at R Premadasa Stadium in T20 World Cup matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Watson | 6 | 11 | 16.00 | 7.33 | 3/26 |
| Mitchell Starc | 6 | 10 | 16.40 | 6.83 | 3/20 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 2 | 7 | 6.57 | 5.75 | 4/27 |
| Ajantha Mendis | 2 | 6 | 6.50 | 4.88 | 4/12 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 2 | 6 | 9.17 | 6.88 | 4/17 |
| Sunil Narine | 4 | 6 | 10.50 | 4.97 | 3/9 |
| Lakshmipathy Balaji | 3 | 6 | 11.50 | 8.12 | 3/22 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 3 | 6 | 16.67 | 8.70 | 3/23 |
| Anderson Cummins | 6 | 6 | 32.83 | 8.21 | 2/16 |
| Yuvraj Singh | 4 | 5 | 11.40 | 5.90 | 2/16 |
Recent matches at R Premadasa Stadium
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | New Zealand 159/7 (20 ov) England 161/6 (19.3 ov) | England won by 4 wickets |
| 25 Feb 2026 | New Zealand 168/7 (20 ov) Sri Lanka 107/8 (20 ov) | New Zealand won by 61 runs |
| 19 Feb 2026 | Sri Lanka 178/7 (20 ov) Zimbabwe 182/4 (19.3 ov) | Zimbabwe won by 6 wickets |
| 15 Feb 2026 | India 175/7 (20 ov) Pakistan 114 (18 ov) | India won by 61 runs |
| 13 Feb 2026 | Zimbabwe 169/2 (20 ov) Australia 146 (19.3 ov) | Zimbabwe won by 23 runs |
| 11 Feb 2026 | Australia 182/6 (20 ov) Ireland 115/9 (16.5 ov) | Australia won by 67 runs |
| 8 Feb 2026 | Sri Lanka 163/6 (20 ov) Ireland 143 (19.5 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 20 runs |
| 7 Oct 2012 | Sri Lanka 101 (18.4 ov) West Indies 137/6 (20 ov) | West Indies won by 36 runs |
| 5 Oct 2012 | Australia 131 (16.4 ov) West Indies 205/4 (20 ov) | West Indies won by 74 runs |
| 4 Oct 2012 | Sri Lanka 139/4 (20 ov) Pakistan 123/7 (20 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 16 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at R Premadasa Stadium in T20 World Cup matches?
The average completed first-innings score at R Premadasa Stadium in T20 World Cup matches is 156.4 runs, from 18 innings between 2012 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at R Premadasa Stadium in T20 World Cup matches?
The highest total in the data is 205/4 by West Indies against Australia on 5 October 2012.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at R Premadasa Stadium in T20 World Cup matches?
In the 19 matches with a result, teams batting first won 11 (58%) and teams batting second won 8 (42%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at R Premadasa Stadium in T20 World Cup matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 80 by England against India on 23 September 2012.
What is the highest successful run chase at R Premadasa Stadium in T20 World Cup matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 182.
Also known as: R.Premadasa Stadium, Premadasa, Khettarama.
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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.