Sri Lanka is going to face Afghanistan in the 1st ODI of the Series at the Pallekele International Stadium on 9 February 2024.
SL vs AFG 1st ODI: Pallekele International Stadium Pitch Report Today Match 2024
The Pallekele Cricket Stadium is celebrated for its exceptional batting pitch, offering little support to fast bowlers. This fosters graceful stroke play and a delightful batting experience. Batsmen, once finding their groove, exploit ample scoring chances. Moreover, as the match progresses, the pitch typically becomes more conducive to spin bowling. Hence, winning the toss holds significance for captains, who often choose to bat first to leverage the favorable conditions.
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SL vs AFG 1st ODI Today Match 2024: Pallekele International Stadium ODI Stats
- Total matches: 39
- Matches won batting first: 15
- Matches won bowling first: 22
- Average first innings scores: 248
- Average second innings scores: 200
- Highest total recorded: 363/7 (50 Overs) by South Africa vs Sri Lanka
- Lowest total recorded: 170/10 (24.4 Overs) by Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka
- Highest score chased: 314/6 (49.4 Overs) by Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan
- Lowest score defended: 209/9 (36 Overs) by West Indies vs Sri Lanka
