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R Premadasa Stadium ODI average score and records
Data through 27 January 2026Last updated 27 January 2026
Across 88 matches at R Premadasa Stadium from 2004 to 2026, sides batting first made 248.1 on average in completed innings (75 innings). For comparison, the average across every ODI ground in the data is 250.4, so R Premadasa Stadium is 2.2 runs below it. Of the 83 decided matches, 33 were won by the side batting second (40%) and 50 by the side batting first. The toss winner went on to win 48 of 83 decided matches (58%).
Matches
88
2004–2026
Avg 1st innings
248.1
75 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
202.5
75 innings
Won chasing
40%
33 of 83 results
Toss winner won
58%
48 of 83
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 208.8 |
| 2007 | 188.8 |
| 2008 | 247.5 |
| 2009 | 286.8 |
| 2011 | 196.0 |
| 2012 | 256.8 |
| 2013 | 313.5 |
| 2014 | 274.6 |
| 2015 | 286.0 |
| 2016 | 257.5 |
| 2017 | 306.5 |
| 2019 | 282.0 |
| 2021 | 260.0 |
| 2022 | 236.3 |
| 2023 | 228.2 |
| 2024 | 231.5 |
| 2025 | 246.8 |
| 2026 | 282.3 |
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 | 150 | 49.0 | 1.60 | 4.92 |
| Middle overs | 149 | 133.6 | 4.01 | 4.67 |
| Death overs | 121 | 54.1 | 2.85 | 6.86 |
ODI phases: overs 1–10, 11–40, 41–50. Run rate is runs per six legal balls.
Highest and lowest totals at R Premadasa Stadium (ODI)
Most runs at R Premadasa Stadium in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kumar Sangakkara | 39 | 1,672 | 49.18 | 80.5 | 169 | 2 | 13 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | 43 | 1,448 | 36.20 | 86.6 | 108 | 2 | 6 |
| Kusal Mendis | 28 | 1,261 | 52.54 | 87.4 | 101 | 1 | 11 |
| Charith Asalanka | 25 | 1,083 | 49.23 | 88.8 | 127 | 4 | 4 |
| Angelo Mathews | 30 | 977 | 42.48 | 85.4 | 97 | 0 | 10 |
| Mahela Jayawardene | 38 | 943 | 26.19 | 72.8 | 94 | 0 | 7 |
| Virat Kohli | 13 | 702 | 78.00 | 97.1 | 131 | 4 | 1 |
| Sanath Jayasuriya | 21 | 658 | 32.90 | 94.7 | 130 | 2 | 2 |
| Upul Tharanga | 23 | 610 | 29.05 | 74.9 | 102 | 1 | 3 |
| Lahiru Thirimanne | 16 | 584 | 44.92 | 74.6 | 90 | 0 | 5 |
Most wickets at R Premadasa Stadium in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lasith Malinga | 31 | 52 | 24.31 | 5.05 | 6/38 |
| Ajantha Mendis | 23 | 40 | 24.27 | 4.96 | 4/10 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 16 | 32 | 19.94 | 5.15 | 7/19 |
| Nuwan Kulasekara | 20 | 28 | 26.93 | 4.72 | 4/40 |
| DN Wellalage | 16 | 27 | 21.74 | 4.57 | 5/27 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 14 | 24 | 20.75 | 4.20 | 4/31 |
| Thisara Perera | 18 | 21 | 29.86 | 5.96 | 4/42 |
| JDF Vandersay | 9 | 20 | 20.45 | 5.02 | 6/33 |
| Akila Dananjaya | 11 | 20 | 24.85 | 4.86 | 6/29 |
| Angelo Mathews | 29 | 20 | 36.80 | 4.64 | 6/20 |
Recent matches at R Premadasa Stadium
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan 2026 | England 357/3 (50 ov) Sri Lanka 304 (46.4 ov) | England won by 53 runs |
| 24 Jan 2026 | Sri Lanka 219 (49.3 ov) England 223/5 (46.2 ov) | England won by 5 wickets |
| 22 Jan 2026 | Sri Lanka 271/6 (50 ov) England 252 (49.2 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 19 runs |
| 5 Jul 2025 | Bangladesh 248 (45.5 ov) Sri Lanka 232 (48.5 ov) | Bangladesh won by 16 runs |
| 2 Jul 2025 | Sri Lanka 244 (49.2 ov) Bangladesh 167 (35.5 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 77 runs |
| 14 Feb 2025 | Sri Lanka 281/4 (50 ov) Australia 107 (24.2 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 174 runs |
| 12 Feb 2025 | Sri Lanka 214 (46 ov) Australia 165 (33.5 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 49 runs |
| 7 Aug 2024 | Sri Lanka 248/7 (50 ov) India 138 (26.1 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 110 runs |
| 4 Aug 2024 | Sri Lanka 240/9 (50 ov) India 208 (42.2 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 32 runs |
| 2 Aug 2024 | Sri Lanka 230/8 (50 ov) India 230 (47.5 ov) | Match tied |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at R Premadasa Stadium in ODI matches?
The average completed first-innings score at R Premadasa Stadium in ODI matches is 248.1 runs, from 75 innings between 2004 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at R Premadasa Stadium in ODI matches?
The highest total in the data is 375/5 by India against Sri Lanka on 31 August 2017.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at R Premadasa Stadium in ODI matches?
In the 83 matches with a result, teams batting first won 50 (60%) and teams batting second won 33 (40%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at R Premadasa Stadium in ODI matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 50 by Sri Lanka against India on 17 September 2023.
What is the highest successful run chase at R Premadasa Stadium in ODI matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 292.
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.