Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium ODI records: The Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, also known as the Sooriyawewa International Cricket Stadium, is a big cricket place in Hambantota, Sri Lanka.
It started in 2009 and is the second-largest stadium in Sri Lanka. It can hold 35,000 people.
It was built before the 2011 ODI World Cup, and the first important game here was between Sri Lanka and Canada in February 2011.
During the 2011 ODI World Cup, there were two matches played at this stadium. Also, in 2012, three T20 World Cup matches happened here.
In 2020, the first Lanka Premier League (LPL) took place here. In 2021, playoff matches for the LPL were also held at this stadium.
Let’s now look at all the stats and records of One Day International (ODI) matches played at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium.
Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium ODI records and stats
here are some of the ODI records and stats at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium:
- Matches played: 26
- Matches won batting first: 11
- Matches won bowling first: 13
- Average first innings score: 251 runs
- Average second innings score: 217 runs
- Highest total: 325 runs by Sri Lanka against Zimbabwe in 2016
- Lowest total: 117 runs by Bangladesh against Sri Lanka in 2018
- Most runs: Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) – 721 runs in 13 innings
- Highest individual score: Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) – 133 runs against India in 2012
- Most wickets: Thisara Perera (Sri Lanka) – 18 wickets in 12 matches
- Best bowling figures: Ajantha Mendis (Sri Lanka) – 5/29 against India in 2012
- Highest successful run chase: 289 runs by Sri Lanka against Pakistan in 2015
As you can see, the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium is a good batting wicket, with plenty of runs on offer. However, the bowlers can also get some assistance from the pitch, especially in the early overs. The average score at the stadium is 251 runs, and the highest total is 325 runs. The lowest total is 117 runs.
The most successful batsman at the stadium is Kumar Sangakkara, who has scored 721 runs in 13 innings. He also has the highest individual score, 133 runs. The most successful bowler at the stadium is Thisara Perera, who has taken 18 wickets in 12 matches. He also has the best bowling figures, 5/29.
The stadium has hosted some memorable matches, including Sri Lanka’s victory over India in the 2012 Asia Cup final. The stadium is also expected to host some important matches in the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
