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Galle International Stadium cricket stats and records
Data through 15 August 2026Last updated 15 August 2026
The average first-innings score at Galle International Stadium is 327.8, based on 67 completed first innings across 72 matches played between 2004 and 2026. Of the 56 decided matches, 25 were won by the side batting second (45%) and 31 by the side batting first. The toss winner went on to win 31 of 56 decided matches (55%).
Matches
72
2004–2026
Avg 1st innings
327.8
67 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
263.6
67 innings
Won chasing
45%
25 of 56 results
Toss winner won
55%
31 of 56
Galle International Stadium average scores by format
| Format | Matches | Avg 1st inns | Won batting first | Won chasing | Highest total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 40 | 383.1 | 24 | 12 | 704 |
| Women's T20I | 12 | 110.1 | 5 | 7 | 151 |
| First-class | 11 | 388.9 | 0 | 0 | 631 |
| Women's ODI | 5 | 215.3 | 2 | 3 | 329 |
| List A | 2 | 141.0 | 0 | 1 | 157 |
| ODI | 2 | 235.5 | 0 | 2 | 322 |
Highest and lowest totals at Galle International Stadium
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 704/3 | Ireland | 2023-04-24 | Won | |
| Australia | 654/6 | Sri Lanka | 2025-01-29 | Won | |
| Bangladesh | 638 | Sri Lanka | 2013-03-08 | Drawn | |
| Nondescripts Cricket Club | 631/9 | Police Sports Club | 2026-03-13 | Drawn | |
| Sri Lanka | 602/5 | New Zealand | 2024-09-26 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 73 | Sri Lanka | 2018-07-12 | Lost | |
| Sri Lanka Women | 79 | 20 | South Africa Women | 2012-09-26 | Lost |
| England | 81 | Sri Lanka | 2007-12-18 | Drawn | |
| New Zealand | 88 | Sri Lanka | 2024-09-26 | Lost | |
| Sri Lanka Women | 89 | 17.4 | New Zealand Women | 2012-09-30 | Lost |
Most runs at Galle International Stadium
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelo Mathews | 61 | 2,324 | 44.69 | 52.3 | 110 | 2 | 17 |
| Dimuth Karunaratne | 43 | 2,040 | 49.76 | 56.2 | 186 | 6 | 8 |
| Dinesh Chandimal | 45 | 1,983 | 53.59 | 55.1 | 206 | 6 | 10 |
| Kusal Mendis | 35 | 1,594 | 48.30 | 65.6 | 245 | 4 | 8 |
| Kumar Sangakkara | 29 | 1,349 | 48.18 | 55.1 | 221 | 5 | 4 |
| Mahela Jayawardene | 23 | 1,295 | 58.86 | 51.8 | 213 | 4 | 7 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 34 | 1,123 | 37.43 | 56.6 | 155 | 3 | 3 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | 21 | 1,008 | 53.05 | 76.0 | 126 | 4 | 6 |
| Niroshan Dickwella | 26 | 760 | 29.23 | 69.4 | 92 | 0 | 7 |
| KNM Fernando | 10 | 614 | 68.22 | 57.2 | 205 | 2 | 3 |
Most wickets at Galle International Stadium
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangana Herath | 34 | 98 | 23.80 | 2.73 | 7/48 |
| NGRP Jayasuriya | 23 | 88 | 26.24 | 3.05 | 7/52 |
| Ramesh Mendis | 24 | 64 | 26.44 | 3.19 | 6/70 |
| Dilruwan Perera | 20 | 57 | 26.82 | 3.22 | 6/32 |
| Muttiah Muralitharan | 10 | 35 | 24.60 | 2.79 | 6/59 |
| Nathan Lyon | 11 | 35 | 25.57 | 3.28 | 5/34 |
| Lasith Embuldeniya | 11 | 32 | 28.44 | 2.94 | 7/137 |
| Asitha Fernando | 20 | 24 | 31.38 | 3.22 | 4/31 |
| Ajantha Mendis | 9 | 23 | 34.96 | 3.21 | 6/117 |
| Mitchell Starc | 9 | 22 | 14.68 | 3.18 | 6/50 |
Recent matches at Galle International Stadium
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 2026 | India 462 & 193 Sri Lanka 284 & 206 | India won by 165 runs |
| 28 Mar 2026 | Burgher Recreation Club 475 Bloomfield Cricket and Athletic Club 240 & 254/4 | Match drawn |
| 13 Mar 2026 | Nondescripts Cricket Club 631/9d Police Sports Club 237 & 206/6 | Match drawn |
| 5 Feb 2026 | Badureliya Sports Club 297 Panadura Sports Club 312 | Match drawn |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club 365 & 137/8d Nugegoda Sports Welfare Club 282 & 59/4 | Match drawn |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club 469 Chilaw Marians Cricket Club 505/6 | Match drawn |
| 16 Jan 2026 | Bloomfield Cricket and Athletic Club 312 & 165/3 Chilaw Marians Cricket Club 402 | Match drawn |
| 9 Jan 2026 | Colombo Cricket Club 309 & 276/7 Panadura Sports Club 271 | Match drawn |
| 2 Jan 2026 | Police Sports Club 347 & 184/4d Nugegoda Sports Welfare Club 228 & 113/6 | Match drawn |
| 12 Dec 2025 | Colombo Cricket Club 404/9d & 57/2d Bloomfield Cricket and Athletic Club 202 | Match drawn |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Galle International Stadium?
The average completed first-innings score at Galle International Stadium is 327.8 runs, from 67 innings between 2004 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Galle International Stadium?
The highest total in the data is 704/3 by Sri Lanka against Ireland on 24 April 2023.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Galle International Stadium?
In the 56 matches with a result, teams batting first won 31 (55%) and teams batting second won 25 (45%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Galle International Stadium?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 73 by South Africa against Sri Lanka on 12 July 2018.
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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.