SL vs BAN Super 4 | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Pitch Report

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The high-voltage action of Asia Cup 2023 continues as Sri Lanka are set to lock horns with Bangladesh in Match 2 of Super Fours on Saturday, September 9. The R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo is set to host this high-voltage clash, and all eyes are on what the pitch has to offer.

SL vs BAN: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Pitch Report

Rejuvenated after their nail-biting two-run victory against Afghanistan, the Lankans will be brimming with confidence. Meanwhile, Bangladesh, recovering from a seven-wicket setback against Pakistan in the first Super-Fours clash, find themselves in a must-win scenario to keep their final hopes alive.

As teams gear up for this encounter, the pitch report emerges as a key talking point. Here’s a look at the Colombo pitch report.

The R. Premadasa Stadium, hosting its first Asia Cup 2023 match, offers a new surface for the teams to battle. With 141 ODIs being played at the venue, teams batting first at this venue have often found the upper hand, registering wins in 76 instances compared to the 55 by the chasing teams whereas eight games have ended in no results.


Pitch behaviour

Known for maintaining a balanced equilibrium between bat and ball, the Colombo pitch demands both technique and patience. An average score of 225 is proof of the patience required by the batters before they can shift gears. 

That said, the highest score of 375 at this ground also hints at the explosive potential awaiting those who can weather the initial storm. On the other, the lowest score of 86 reflects the challenges this surface can create.

Spinners have held the reins at R. Premadasa, often dictating the flow of the game during middle overs. Batsmen would do well to exercise caution against the turning ball before unleashing their shots. Despite statistics favouring batting first, looming overcast conditions might sway captains into considering a bowling-first strategy.