The three-match T20 series between Sri Lanka and Australia kicks off this Tuesday with the first T20 to be played at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium. The first two T20Is will be played at the same venue while the teams will be moving to the Pallekele Cricket Stadium in Kandy for the third and final T20. In this space, we’ll be discussing the pitch report of the R Premadasa Colombo Cricket Stadium along with the T20 records of the venue.

The Australian side is touring Sri Lanka for the first time in 6 years hence the hosts will be eying a series win. Earlier this year, Australia defeated Sri Lanka 4-1 in a T20 series down under. The Australian side will be missing the services of Pat Cummins in the series, whereas Sri Lanka will see star leg spinner Wanindu Hasaranga making a comeback into the side.

Colombo T20 records

The teams chasing a total here generally have a slight edge over the teams setting a total. A total of 42 matches have been played in the R. Premadasa Stadium Colombo, out of which 22 have been won by the teams batting second. The teams batting first have won on 19 occasions.

Average 1st Inns scores: 153

Average 2nd Inns scores: 135

Highest total recorded: 215/5 (19.4 Ov) by BAN vs SL

Lowest total recorded: 80/10 (17.2 Ov) by AFG vs ENG

Highest score chased: 215/5 (19.4 Ov) by BAN vs SL

Lowest score defended: 115/6 (20 Ov) by RSA vs SL

R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium Colombo Pitch Report

The R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium has a flat pitch which offers a fair bit of assistance to batters. The ball remains low here and the spinners often tend to change the course of the game in the middle overs. The pacers will have to bowl in tight areas in order to contain the batters. Matches here generally tend to be high-scoring encounters. The dew factor plays an important role here and can affect the outcome of the games. Batting second here often tends to be the right decision.

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