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Sinhalese Sports Club Ground Test average score and records
Data through 23 August 2026Last updated 23 August 2026
The average first-innings score at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground is 366.5, based on 19 completed first innings across 20 matches played between 2003 and 2026. That is 22.7 runs higher than the Test average of 343.7 across all grounds in the data. In 13 matches with a winner, batting first came out ahead more often: 8 wins batting first against 5 batting second. Captains who won the toss chose to field 25% of the time, and the toss winner won 62% of decided matches.
Matches
20
2003–2026
Avg 1st innings
366.5
19 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
392.4
19 innings
Won chasing
38%
5 of 13 results
Toss winner won
62%
8 of 13
Average first-innings score by year
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| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 220.0 |
| 2009 | 357.5 |
| 2014 | 370.5 |
| 2018 | 337.0 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Highest and lowest totals at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground (Test)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 89 | Sri Lanka | 2007-06-25 | Lost | |
| South Africa | 124 | Sri Lanka | 2018-07-20 | Lost | |
| Bangladesh | 133 | Sri Lanka | 2025-06-25 | Lost | |
| India | 138 | Sri Lanka | 2008-07-23 | Lost | |
| England | 148 | Sri Lanka | 2003-12-18 | Lost |
Most runs at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Test matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahela Jayawardene | 18 | 1,689 | 99.35 | 55.1 | 374 | 7 | 5 |
| Kumar Sangakkara | 18 | 1,380 | 92.00 | 56.7 | 287 | 5 | 4 |
| Angelo Mathews | 20 | 818 | 54.53 | 47.3 | 110 | 2 | 5 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | 12 | 738 | 67.09 | 69.8 | 125 | 2 | 4 |
| Thilan Samaraweera | 9 | 602 | 86.00 | 47.8 | 143 | 3 | 2 |
| Dimuth Karunaratne | 12 | 508 | 42.33 | 52.0 | 141 | 1 | 3 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 13 | 449 | 37.42 | 56.5 | 129 | 1 | 4 |
| Kusal Mendis | 11 | 409 | 37.18 | 70.3 | 110 | 1 | 2 |
| Dinesh Chandimal | 9 | 356 | 39.56 | 46.7 | 132 | 1 | 1 |
| NT Paranavitana | 10 | 345 | 38.33 | 45.8 | 100 | 1 | 1 |
Most wickets at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Test matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangana Herath | 19 | 75 | 23.19 | 2.83 | 9/127 |
| Muttiah Muralitharan | 12 | 49 | 16.67 | 2.25 | 6/26 |
| Dilruwan Perera | 11 | 29 | 31.59 | 2.80 | 5/69 |
| Dilhara Fernando | 9 | 15 | 32.33 | 3.20 | 4/48 |
| Keshav Maharaj | 2 | 12 | 23.58 | 3.49 | 9/129 |
| Ajantha Mendis | 5 | 12 | 32.42 | 2.72 | 4/60 |
| Dhammika Prasad | 7 | 12 | 37.42 | 4.01 | 4/69 |
| Ravi Ashwin | 4 | 11 | 27.55 | 3.67 | 5/69 |
| Asitha Fernando | 4 | 11 | 28.36 | 3.90 | 4/106 |
| Ishant Sharma | 5 | 11 | 31.18 | 3.65 | 5/54 |
Recent matches at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug 2026 | India 503/9d Sri Lanka 290 & 429/9d | Match drawn |
| 25 Jun 2025 | Bangladesh 247 & 133 Sri Lanka 458 | Sri Lanka won by an innings and 78 runs |
| 24 Jul 2023 | Sri Lanka 166 & 188 Pakistan 576/5d | Pakistan won by an innings and 222 runs |
| 23 Nov 2018 | England 336 & 230 Sri Lanka 240 & 284 | England won by 42 runs |
| 20 Jul 2018 | Sri Lanka 338 & 275/5d South Africa 124 & 290 | Sri Lanka won by 199 runs |
| 3 Aug 2017 | India 622/9d Sri Lanka 183 & 386 | India won by an innings and 53 runs |
| 13 Aug 2016 | Sri Lanka 355/9 & 347/8d Australia 379 & 160 | Sri Lanka won by 163 runs |
| 28 Aug 2015 | Sri Lanka 201 & 268 India 312 & 274 | India won by 117 runs |
| 14 Aug 2014 | Sri Lanka 320 & 282 Pakistan 332 & 165/9 | Sri Lanka won by 105 runs |
| 24 Jul 2014 | Sri Lanka 421 & 229/8d South Africa 282 & 159/8 | Match drawn |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Test matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Test matches is 366.5 runs, from 19 innings between 2003 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Test matches?
The highest total in the data is 756/5 by Sri Lanka against South Africa on 27 July 2006.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Test matches?
In the 13 matches with a result, teams batting first won 8 (62%) and teams batting second won 5 (38%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Test matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 89 by Bangladesh against Sri Lanka on 25 June 2007.
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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.