The Knockout phase of the Lanka Premier League is about to start and all the games will be played at R Premadasa Stadium. Here is the Lanka Premier League 2022: R Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report, Colombo Weather Forecast, Stats, and more
The first Qualifier will be played between the Kandy Falcons and Jaffna Kings on the 21st of December. The playoffs round will be played entirely at the Srilankan capital. Kandy Falcons, Jaffna Kings, Galle Gladiators, and Colombo Stars are the 4 teams to qualify for the playoffs.
The third edition of the Lanka Premier League will be concluded on the 23rd of December at the R Premadasa Stadium.
R Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report Today, Colombo Weather Forecast, T20 Records, Capacity Lanka Premier League 2022
Lanka Premier League 2022: R Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report
6 league games have been played at this venue this season and the contest has been very even as both batting and bowling first teams have won 3 games each.
The wicket of R Premadasa Stadium has changed a lot after the first few games. Earlier the pitch was favorable for the batters and the stroke makers were enjoying batting on the surface. But after a few games, the wicket has now become more bowler-friendly.
Fast bowlers are making good use of the conditions.
The toss winner should opt to bat first on this wicket as the wicket tends to trouble batters more in the second innings.
Colombo Weather
It is expected to rain on the day of Qualifier 1 between the Jaffna Kings and Kandy Falcons. Apart from qualifier 1, the weather forecast looks promising for the Lanka Premier League 2022.
The chance of precipitation on Wednesday afternoon is 70%.
T20 Records at the R Premadasa Stadium
The pitch of this venue is suitable for the teams chasing the target as the record suggests. Teams bowling first have won 27 games out of 47 T20s played at this venue. The largest stadium in the country, it has a capacity of 35,000.
The ball comes nicely onto the bat after the pitch gets old.
| Total matches | 47 |
| Matches won batting first | 19 |
| Matches won bowling first | 27 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 148 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 132 |
| Highest total recorded | 215/5 (19.4 Ov) by BAN vs SL |
| Lowest total recorded | 80/10 (17.2 Ov) by AFG vs ENG |
| Highest score chased | 215/5 (19.4 Ov) by BAN vs SL |
| Lowest score defended | 115/6 (20 Ov) by RSA vs SL |