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Galle International Stadium Test average score and records
Data through 15 August 2026Last updated 15 August 2026
The average first-innings score at Galle International Stadium is 383.1, based on 40 completed first innings across 40 matches played between 2004 and 2026. That is 39.4 runs higher than the Test average of 343.7 across all grounds in the data. In 36 matches with a winner, batting first came out ahead more often: 24 wins batting first against 12 batting second. Captains who won the toss chose to field 10% of the time, and the toss winner won 64% of decided matches.
Matches
40
2004–2026
Avg 1st innings
383.1
40 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
304.0
40 innings
Won chasing
33%
12 of 36 results
Toss winner won
64%
23 of 36
Average first-innings score by year
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| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 372.0 |
| 2010 | 550.0 |
| 2012 | 337.0 |
| 2014 | 453.0 |
| 2015 | 322.3 |
| 2017 | 547.0 |
| 2018 | 314.5 |
| 2021 | 276.5 |
| 2022 | 294.0 |
| 2023 | 465.0 |
| 2024 | 453.5 |
| 2025 | 468.7 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Highest and lowest totals at Galle International Stadium (Test)
| 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 | |
| Sri Lanka | 602/5 | New Zealand | 2024-09-26 | Won | |
| India | 600 | Sri Lanka | 2017-07-26 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 73 | Sri Lanka | 2018-07-12 | Lost | |
| England | 81 | Sri Lanka | 2007-12-18 | Drawn | |
| New Zealand | 88 | Sri Lanka | 2024-09-26 | Lost | |
| Pakistan | 100 | Sri Lanka | 2012-06-22 | Lost | |
| Sri Lanka | 105 | Australia | 2011-08-31 | Lost |
Most runs at Galle International Stadium in Test matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelo Mathews | 59 | 2,253 | 44.18 | 51.4 | 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 | 33 | 1,508 | 48.65 | 64.2 | 245 | 4 | 7 |
| 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 | 33 | 1,083 | 37.34 | 56.9 | 155 | 3 | 3 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | 21 | 1,008 | 53.05 | 76.0 | 126 | 4 | 6 |
| Niroshan Dickwella | 23 | 680 | 29.57 | 68.5 | 92 | 0 | 7 |
| Lahiru Thirimanne | 17 | 586 | 39.07 | 45.0 | 155 | 2 | 1 |
Most wickets at Galle International Stadium in Test matches
| 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 |
| Ajantha Mendis | 9 | 23 | 34.96 | 3.21 | 6/117 |
| Mitchell Starc | 9 | 22 | 14.68 | 3.18 | 6/50 |
| Asitha Fernando | 18 | 22 | 30.27 | 3.37 | 4/31 |
Recent matches at Galle International Stadium
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 2026 | India 462 & 193 Sri Lanka 284 & 206 | India won by 165 runs |
| 17 Jun 2025 | Bangladesh 495 & 285/6d Sri Lanka 485 & 72/4 | Match drawn |
| 6 Feb 2025 | Sri Lanka 257 & 231 Australia 414 & 75/1 | Australia won by 9 wickets |
| 29 Jan 2025 | Australia 654/6d Sri Lanka 165 & 247 | Australia won by an innings and 242 runs |
| 26 Sep 2024 | Sri Lanka 602/5d New Zealand 88 & 360 | Sri Lanka won by an innings and 154 runs |
| 18 Sep 2024 | Sri Lanka 305 & 309 New Zealand 340 & 211 | Sri Lanka won by 63 runs |
| 16 Jul 2023 | Sri Lanka 312 & 279 Pakistan 461 & 133/6 | Pakistan won by 4 wickets |
| 24 Apr 2023 | Ireland 492 & 202 Sri Lanka 704/3d | Sri Lanka won by an innings and 10 runs |
| 16 Apr 2023 | Sri Lanka 591/6d Ireland 143 & 168 | Sri Lanka won by an innings and 280 runs |
| 24 Jul 2022 | Sri Lanka 378 & 360/8d Pakistan 231 & 261 | Sri Lanka won by 246 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Galle International Stadium in Test matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Galle International Stadium in Test matches is 383.1 runs, from 40 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 in Test matches?
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 Test matches?
In the 36 matches with a result, teams batting first won 24 (67%) and teams batting second won 12 (33%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Galle International Stadium in Test matches?
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.