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R Premadasa Stadium T20I average score and records
Data through 27 February 2026Last updated 27 February 2026
R Premadasa Stadium has hosted 53 T20I matches in the data (2009–2026), and the average completed first-innings score is 151.6 from 50 innings. That is 1.4 runs higher than the T20I average of 150.2 across all grounds in the data. Teams batting first won 22 of 52 matches with a result (42%), and teams batting second won 30 (58%). Captains who won the toss chose to field 47% of the time, and the toss winner won 50% of decided matches.
Matches
53
2009–2026
Avg 1st innings
151.6
50 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
137.2
50 innings
Won chasing
58%
30 of 52 results
Toss winner won
50%
26 of 52
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 163.5 |
| 2012 | 147.5 |
| 2015 | 169.7 |
| 2017 | 167.0 |
| 2018 | 164.1 |
| 2021 | 127.2 |
| 2022 | 126.0 |
| 2024 | 132.7 |
| 2026 | 170.6 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Scoring by phase at R.Premadasa Stadium
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 102 | 45.2 | 1.75 | 7.54 |
| Middle overs | 102 | 62.8 | 2.60 | 7.05 |
| Death overs | 94 | 39.6 | 2.29 | 8.99 |
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 (T20I)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 215/5 | 19.4 | Sri Lanka | 2018-03-10 | Won |
| Sri Lanka | 214/6 | 20 | Bangladesh | 2018-03-10 | Lost |
| West Indies | 205/4 | 20 | Australia | 2012-10-05 | Won |
| West Indies | 191/8 | 20 | Australia | 2012-09-22 | Lost |
| England | 187/8 | 20 | Sri Lanka | 2018-10-27 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 80 | 14.4 | India | 2012-09-23 | Lost |
| Zimbabwe | 82 | 14.1 | Sri Lanka | 2024-01-18 | Lost |
| South Africa | 98 | 16.4 | Sri Lanka | 2018-08-14 | Lost |
| Sri Lanka | 101 | 18.4 | West Indies | 2012-10-07 | Lost |
| Sri Lanka | 103 | 18.1 | South Africa | 2021-09-12 | Lost |
Most runs at R Premadasa Stadium in T20I matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kusal Perera | 18 | 464 | 25.78 | 138.9 | 77 | 0 | 4 |
| Kusal Mendis | 16 | 319 | 21.27 | 114.7 | 57 | 0 | 3 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 8 | 284 | 35.50 | 132.1 | 90 | 0 | 2 |
| Rohit Sharma | 10 | 267 | 29.67 | 128.4 | 89 | 0 | 3 |
| Shane Watson | 6 | 249 | 49.80 | 150.0 | 72 | 0 | 3 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 12 | 248 | 27.56 | 106.9 | 62 | 0 | 1 |
| David Warner | 9 | 247 | 35.29 | 136.5 | 70 | 0 | 2 |
| Charith Asalanka | 9 | 234 | 26.00 | 111.4 | 69 | 0 | 1 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | 10 | 232 | 23.20 | 117.8 | 61 | 0 | 3 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 21 | 223 | 12.39 | 101.4 | 35 | 0 | 0 |
Most wickets at R Premadasa Stadium in T20I matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 12 | 24 | 12.79 | 6.67 | 4/9 |
| Lasith Malinga | 14 | 17 | 26.76 | 8.22 | 3/34 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | 17 | 17 | 28.76 | 8.43 | 3/38 |
| Mitchell Starc | 8 | 14 | 15.86 | 6.94 | 3/20 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 12 | 13 | 25.54 | 7.19 | 3/23 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 7 | 12 | 15.92 | 6.82 | 3/18 |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 8 | 12 | 19.92 | 7.97 | 4/21 |
| Shane Watson | 6 | 11 | 16.00 | 7.33 | 3/26 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 5 | 10 | 14.00 | 7.78 | 4/17 |
| Ajantha Mendis | 5 | 9 | 13.00 | 5.85 | 4/12 |
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 |
| 16 Jul 2025 | Sri Lanka 132/7 (20 ov) Bangladesh 133/2 (16.3 ov) | Bangladesh won by 8 wickets |
| 18 Jan 2024 | Zimbabwe 82 (14.1 ov) Sri Lanka 88/1 (10.5 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 9 wickets |
| 16 Jan 2024 | Sri Lanka 173/6 (20 ov) Zimbabwe 178/6 (19.5 ov) | Zimbabwe won by 4 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at R Premadasa Stadium in T20I matches?
The average completed first-innings score at R Premadasa Stadium in T20I matches is 151.6 runs, from 50 innings between 2009 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at R Premadasa Stadium in T20I matches?
The highest total in the data is 215/5 by Bangladesh against Sri Lanka on 10 March 2018.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at R Premadasa Stadium in T20I matches?
In the 52 matches with a result, teams batting first won 22 (42%) and teams batting second won 30 (58%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at R Premadasa Stadium in T20I 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 T20I matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 215.
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.