The Sri Lankan team is all set to host its neighbors and reigning T20 World Cup champions India when they lock horns at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy, for the three-match T20I series, starting 27 July, 2024.
The visitors have already stamped their authority on the bilateral series, winning the tournament with one game to spare. The Men in Blue have beaten the Lankan Lions in both of the games preceding the final encounter.
After the penultimate T20I on Sunday, the two neighbours are set to meet for one final time in T20Is on Tuesday, July 30. The dead-rubber match will have no say on the final result of the series, with Suryakumar Yadav & Co. already been announced as champions.
Ahead of the third T20I match at Pallekele Cricket Stadium between the two sides, The Sporting News takes a look at the pitch report and previous records at this venue.
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How many T20I matches has Pallekele International Cricket Stadium hosted?
The Pallekele Stadium has hosted a total of 25 T20Is so far. 13 of these matches have been won by the team batting first, while nine have been won by the team batting second. Two matches ended in a 'Tie' and one ended with 'No Result'.
How many spectators can Pallekele International Cricket Stadium hold?
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium has a seating capacity of about 35,000 spectators.
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium: Pitch Report
The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is known for its competitive scores, with the ball coming nicely on to the bat.
The pitch generally favours the quicker bowlers, particularly early on in the powerplay but as the match progresses the spinners might start to get some advantage from the surface.
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium: Average scores and toss results in T20Is
| Average first innings score in Pallekele | 161 |
| Matches won after batting first | 13 |
| Matches won by chasing team | 9 |
What happened in the previous T20I at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium?
The last T20I match at Pallekele was played between Sri Lanka and India in the second game of the ongoing bilateral series.
Batting first, Sri Lanka posted a score of 161/9, courtesy of a half-century from the bat of Kusal Perera (53). Opener Pathum Nissanka impressed yet again, with his 24-ball 32.
The rain gods decided to get into the act with the resumption of the second half. Men in Blue emerged victorious on DLS, scoring 81/3 in 6.3 overs, with the game being reduced to eight overs. India chased the 78-run target with nine balls to spare, courtesy of valuable contributions from Shubman Gill (30), Suryakumar Yadav (26), and Hardik Pandya (22*).
What is the highest score by a team at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in T20Is?
During 2016's Australia tour of Sri Lanka, the visitors recorded the highest score at the Pallekele in T20Is by scoring 263/3 in 20 overs.
Glenn Maxwell, who opened the batting smashed a record-breaking 145 runs off just 65 balls, with Travis Head providing a finish touch with 45 runs off just 16 balls.
What is the lowest score by a team at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in T20Is?
In the 2022 Zimbabwe tour of Sri Lanka, the visitors were bundled out for 70 runs in the second innings, while chasing a target of 254.
What is the highest individual score at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in T20Is?
Glenn Maxwell's unbeaten score of 145 runs off 65 balls is the highest individual score ever recorded at Pallekele in T20Is. His explosive innings helped Australia post a total of 263 for 3. Maxwell hit 9 sixes and 14 fours in his record innings.
What is the best bowling figure at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in T20Is?
Ajanta Mendis's 6 for 16 is the best bowling figures ever recorded at Pallekele. The performance came against Australia in a bilateral series in 2011.
Mendis bagged the wickets of Shane Watson, David Warner, Shaun Marsh, Steven Smith, Brad Haddin and Mithcell Johnson, helping his team to successfully defend a target of 158, as they won by 8 runs.
Which batter has the most runs at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in T20Is?
Sri Lanka's Kusal Perera has the most runs at Pallekle in T20 internationals. He has scored a total of 344 runs in just 11 innings, averaging 31.27 with a strike rate of 138. Perera has a high score of 66 at this ground.
Which bowler has the most wickets at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in T20Is?
Sri Lanka's Lasith Malinga has taken most at Pallekele in T20 internationals. He has picked up 18 wickets in 12 matches at an average of 19.33 and an economy of 7.40 at this ground.
India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I: Betting odds
According to Dafabet, India are the favorites to win the 1st T20I match against Sri Lanka.
| Team | Betting odds |
| India | 1.35 |
| Sri Lanka | 3.20 |
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