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R Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report and stats ahead of SL vs AUS 2nd ODI

R Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report and stats ahead of SL vs AUS 2nd ODI

It’s now or never for Australia in the ongoing series against Sri Lanka, as the latter are 1-0 up. The Kangaroos need to fight back in the upcoming ODI. Take a look at the R. Premadasa Stadium pitch report ahead of SL vs AUS 2nd ODI.

After witnessing not much of a fight from Australia in the first game, the Kangaroos now need to step up when they meet Sri Lanka once again in the crucial last ODI. Australia is currently facing several challenges due to key superstars being ruled out of the Champions Trophy, primarily due to injuries. From Josh Hazlewood to Pat Cummins, there’s no question that issues are mounting. And now, just before the Champions Trophy, this ODI series isn’t going well for them.

Yes, they performed incredibly well in Test cricket, but in the 50-over format, they still need to figure out the key to making quick adjustments. The next game is crucial and is once again set to take place at the R. Premadasa Stadium, where Charith Asalanka’s century played a significant role in Sri Lanka’s victory in the first game.

What can we expect in the second match? Take a look at the R. Premadasa Stadium pitch report ahead of Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd ODI.

Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report

We saw in the last game as well that crossing 200 runs became difficult again at the R. Premadasa Stadium. It is never known for blockbuster batting but is renowned for being a spinner’s heaven. The pitch here provides sharp turns and unpredictable bounce, especially in the latter stages of the game. In the early overs, batting is relatively comfortable, thanks to consistent bounce and minimal cracks on the surface.

However, as the game advances, the pitch starts to deteriorate. The average first-innings score at this venue is 231, highlighting the advantage for teams batting first. Historically, teams setting a target have had more success. In the last game, Australia failed to chase down the 214 runs set by Sri Lanka, underlining how tough it can be. This makes the toss a crucial factor.

Premadasa Stadium Stats

FormatTotal MatchesMatches Won Batting FirstMatches Won Bowling FirstAverage 1st Innings ScoreAverage 2nd Innings ScoreHighest Total RecordedLowest Total RecordedHighest Score ChasedLowest Score Defended
Test823319385952/6 (271 Ovs) By SL vs IND86/10 (27.4 Ovs) By BAN vs SL391/6 (114.5 Ovs) By SL vs ZIM297/10 (131.5 Ovs) By SL vs NZ
ODI1689165231189375/5 (50 Ovs) By IND vs SL50/10 (15.2 Ovs) By SL vs IND292/4 (48.3 Ovs) By SL vs AUS170/10 (49.2 Ovs) By WIW vs SLW
T20582334142128215/5 (19.4 Ovs) By BAN vs SL80/10 (17.2 Ovs) By AFG vs ENG215/5 (19.4 Ovs) By BAN vs SL115/6 (20 Ovs) By RSA vs SL


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