Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
Pallekele, Sri Lanka
Pitch Overview
87
Total Matches
217
Avg 1st Innings
N/A
Avg Wickets/Match
Balanced
Pitch Character
Average Scores by Format
Test
Matches played9
Avg 1st innings score323
Avg 2nd innings score317
Highest total648
Lowest total117
Bat first win %80.0%
Chase win %20.0%
ODI
Matches played42
Avg 1st innings score238
Avg 2nd innings score202
Highest total363
Lowest total70
Bat first win %37.5%
Chase win %62.5%
T20
Matches played36
Avg 1st innings score167
Avg 2nd innings score147
Highest total263
Lowest total6
Bat first win %53.1%
Chase win %46.9%
Toss Statistics
The toss winner has gone on to win the match in 46.0% of games at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
| Format | Matches | Chose Bat | Chose Field | Toss Winner Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 42 | 26 (62%) | 16 (38%) | 21 (50%) |
| T20 | 36 | 14 (39%) | 22 (61%) | 14 (39%) |
| TEST | 9 | 6 (67%) | 3 (33%) | 5 (56%) |
First Innings Score Distribution
ODI
150-24920 (48%)
250-34919 (45%)
350+1 (2%)
Under 1502 (5%)
T20
150-24924 (67%)
250-3491 (3%)
Under 15011 (31%)
TEST
150-2492 (22%)
250-3493 (33%)
350+3 (33%)
Under 1501 (11%)
Scoring Trends by Season
| Season | Format | Matches | Avg 1st Innings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | T20 | 9 | 165 |
| 2024/25 | ODI | 5 | 170 |
| 2024 | T20 | 3 | 170 |
| 2023 | ODI | 3 | 220 |
| 2022 | ODI | 5 | 224 |
| 2021/22 | ODI | 3 | 284 |
| 2021 | TEST | 2 | 517 |
| 2019/20 | T20 | 2 | 176 |
| 2019 | T20 | 3 | 153 |
| 2018/19 | ODI | 2 | 212 |
Betting Insight
Test Matches: Teams batting first have a historical advantage at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium with a 80.0% win rate. Consider backing the toss winner if they choose to bat.
Run Lines: With an average first innings score of 217 across all formats, this ground produces balanced contests. Look for value in match-specific conditions.
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