PAK vs SL 2023: R. Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report (Batting or Bowling) | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 Super 4, ODI Stats & Records, Colombo Weather Forecast: Pakistan and Sri Lanka are going to play their last match of Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 stage at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka and the match will start from 3:00 PM (IST).
Pakistan lost their last match against India by a huge margin of 228 runs at the same venue. The Pakistani bowlers failed to take wickets of Indian batters as they made 356 runs in 50 overs, whereas Pakistan’s batting department collapsed in that match. They need to improve their game and bounce back in the upcoming matches.
Sri Lanka fought well against India in the last match but failed to chase the target of 214 runs and was defeated by 41 runs. The Youngster Dunith Wellalage showed great intent and temperament against a tough side; he took five wickets, most of which were of Indian top-order batters. Sri Lanka is expected to win the match against Pakistan.
PAK vs SL Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 Match Details:
Match Between: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 5th Match (Super 4)
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Match Timing: 3:00 PM (IST)
R. Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report:
The Pitch at R. Premadasa Stadium has a balanced wicket, which helps both batters and bowlers. The spinners have phenomenal records at this venue, whereas the Pacers are ineffective in the first innings, but they can get a couple of wickets in the second innings. The Average score at R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium in ODI Cricket is around 226 runs.
Is R. Premadasa Stadium batting or bowling Pitch?
If we look at the last few matches at R. Premadasa Stadium, The Pitch supports spinners a lot, whereas batting at this ground is quite difficult, and Pacers will be effective only in starting a few overs and after that, they may get a little expensive.
R. Premadasa Stadium ODI Stats:
Matches Played:- 144
Matches won batting first:- 79 (53.02%)
Matches won Batting Second:- 55 (36.91%)
Matches won Winning Toss:- 77 (51.68%)
Matches won Losing Toss:- 59 (39.40%)
Highest Score:- 375/5 (India)
Lowest Score:- 86 (Netherlands)
Average Score: 226
R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Weather Forecast:
As per the reports, The Weather will be partly cloudy at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, and the chances of rain during the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Super 4 match are quite low, but some drizzle is expected in the match.
There will be a full 50-over match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The Temperature will be around 26 degrees Celsius, and the humidity is expected to be approx. 85%, whereas the Wind speed will be about 17 km/hr.
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