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R Premadasa Stadium T20 average score and records
Data through 16 September 2026Last updated 16 September 2026
R Premadasa Stadium has hosted 68 T20 matches in the data (2021–2026), and the average completed first-innings score is 156.7 from 57 innings. That is 7.1 runs lower than the T20 average of 163.8 across all grounds in the data. Of the 64 decided matches, 33 were won by the side batting second (52%) and 31 by the side batting first. The toss winner went on to win 36 of 64 decided matches (56%).
Matches
68
2021–2026
Avg 1st innings
156.7
57 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
139.5
57 innings
Won chasing
52%
33 of 64 results
Toss winner won
56%
36 of 64
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 145.1 |
| 2022 | 150.2 |
| 2023 | 151.8 |
| 2024 | 160.8 |
| 2026 | 182.2 |
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 | 124 | 48.0 | 1.94 | 8.00 |
| Middle overs | 123 | 64.1 | 2.67 | 7.34 |
| Death overs | 113 | 37.9 | 2.46 | 9.08 |
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 (T20)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaffna Kings | 242/2 | 20 | Galle Gallants | 2026-08-05 | Won |
| Nondescripts Cricket Club | 232/2 | 20 | Badureliya Sports Club | 2026-08-16 | Won |
| Galle Gallants | 228/8 | 20 | Jaffna Kings | 2026-08-05 | Lost |
| Kandy Falcons | 222/4 | 20 | Dambulla Sixers | 2024-07-15 | Won |
| Jaffna Kings | 207/6 | 18 | Colombo Stars | 2021-12-10 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dambulla Giants | 69 | 14.1 | Jaffna Kings | 2021-12-13 | Lost |
| Colombo Strikers | 74 | 15.4 | Galle Titans | 2023-08-15 | Lost |
| Jaffna Kings | 89 | 20 | Galle Titans | 2023-08-13 | Lost |
| Colombo Stars | 91 | 15.5 | Jaffna Kings | 2021-12-16 | Lost |
| Colombo Strikers | 95 | 18.1 | Dambulla Sixers | 2024-07-16 | Lost |
Most runs at R Premadasa Stadium in T20 matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avishka Fernando | 27 | 708 | 29.50 | 141.6 | 70 | 0 | 6 |
| Kusal Mendis | 25 | 703 | 31.95 | 132.4 | 105 | 1 | 4 |
| Dinesh Chandimal | 24 | 609 | 29.00 | 129.9 | 65 | 0 | 2 |
| Charith Asalanka | 24 | 496 | 21.57 | 129.5 | 64 | 0 | 3 |
| Angelo Mathews | 21 | 474 | 27.88 | 121.9 | 73 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamindu Mendis | 20 | 452 | 25.11 | 120.2 | 54 | 0 | 3 |
| Bhanuka Rajapaksa | 20 | 392 | 21.78 | 149.6 | 82 | 0 | 3 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 22 | 376 | 23.50 | 141.4 | 42 | 0 | 0 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 20 | 356 | 20.94 | 173.7 | 77 | 0 | 1 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 18 | 346 | 20.35 | 135.7 | 69 | 0 | 2 |
Most wickets at R Premadasa Stadium in T20 matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B Fernando | 18 | 30 | 15.23 | 6.79 | 3/15 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 23 | 30 | 18.17 | 6.87 | 6/9 |
| Nuwan Pradeep | 15 | 26 | 19.50 | 10.11 | 3/20 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 19 | 24 | 20.92 | 6.69 | 4/25 |
| V Viyaskanth | 13 | 23 | 14.17 | 6.65 | 4/11 |
| N Thushara | 18 | 21 | 24.52 | 8.61 | 4/40 |
| Noor Ahmad | 16 | 19 | 19.26 | 6.00 | 3/27 |
| M Pathirana | 9 | 18 | 13.61 | 7.58 | 4/20 |
| JDF Vandersay | 11 | 17 | 16.88 | 7.17 | 6/25 |
| Kasun Rajitha | 12 | 16 | 15.12 | 6.31 | 4/20 |
Recent matches at R Premadasa Stadium
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep 2026 | Sinhalese Sports Club 163/8 (20 ov) Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club 164/3 (15.2 ov) | Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club won by 7 wickets |
| 13 Sep 2026 | Sinhalese Sports Club 196/4 (20 ov) Nondescripts Cricket Club 150/9 (19 ov) | Sinhalese Sports Club won by 46 runs |
| 5 Sep 2026 | Ace Capital Cricket Club 193/4 (20 ov) Sinhalese Sports Club 136/8 (20 ov) | Ace Capital Cricket Club won by 57 runs |
| 5 Sep 2026 | Nugegoda Sports Welfare Club 160/6 (20 ov) Police Sports Club 161/5 (19 ov) | Police Sports Club won by 5 wickets |
| 24 Aug 2026 | Bloomfield Cricket and Athletic Club 3/1 (1 ov) Sinhalese Sports Club – | No result |
| 24 Aug 2026 | Police Sports Club 134 (19.3 ov) Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club 135/3 (16 ov) | Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club won by 7 wickets |
| 16 Aug 2026 | Nondescripts Cricket Club 232/2 (20 ov) Badureliya Sports Club 138/7 (20 ov) | Nondescripts Cricket Club won by 94 runs |
| 16 Aug 2026 | Colombo Cricket Club 139/7 (18 ov) Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club 108/2 (11.5 ov) | Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club won by 24 runs (D/L) |
| 8 Aug 2026 | Jaffna Kings 123 (19.3 ov) Galle Gallants 126/5 (15.5 ov) | Galle Gallants won by 5 wickets |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Colombo Kaps 176 (18.5 ov) Galle Gallants 177/4 (18.4 ov) | Galle Gallants won by 6 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at R Premadasa Stadium in T20 matches?
The average completed first-innings score at R Premadasa Stadium in T20 matches is 156.7 runs, from 57 innings between 2021 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at R Premadasa Stadium in T20 matches?
The highest total in the data is 242/2 by Jaffna Kings against Galle Gallants on 5 August 2026.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at R Premadasa Stadium in T20 matches?
In the 64 matches with a result, teams batting first won 31 (48%) and teams batting second won 33 (52%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at R Premadasa Stadium in T20 matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 69 by Dambulla Giants against Jaffna Kings on 13 December 2021.
What is the highest successful run chase at R Premadasa Stadium in T20 matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 185.
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.