Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report (Batting or Bowling), SL vs AFG 2023: Sri Lanka and Afghanistan are going to play their 2nd ODI match at Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium, Hambantota. Afghanistan is Leading the series by 1-0.
Afghanistan Defeated Sri Lanka in the First ODI Match by six wickets at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota. Ibrahim Zadran played a fantastic knock of 98 runs, and Fareed and Fazalhaq took two wickets each.
Sri Lanka has been struggling in the last two years in cricket as They failed to Qualify for The ICC World Cup 2023 through Super League, which will be played in India. They are on the verge of Losing the ODI Series Against Afghanistan in their Home Ground. In the Last Match, Charith Asalanka and Kasun Rajitha played good cricket but also needed other player’s support.
Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:
The Pitch of Mahinda Rajapaksa cricket Stadium in the summer is good for batting, as we saw in the last match, but due to the Coastal Areas, The Pitches are pretty Wet, So Seam Bowlers get bounce and swing from the wicket.
Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report Batting Or Bowling?
If we look at the present conditions of the Pitch, then Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium has batting-friendly Pitches, and Seamers are also more effective than spin bowlers. If we look at Past Records, Then The Pitch is Historically helpful for Spinners, and Low scoring matches are common on this venue.
Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium ODI Records:
Total Matches Played: 23
Matches Won Batting 1st: 9
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 11
Highest Team Score: 368/4 (Sri Lanka)
Lowest Team Score: 112/10 (Kenya)
Average Score: 250
Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium Details:
- Lord’s Stadium is located at Sooriyawewa, Hambantota Sri Lanka and it was established in year 2009.
- This Stadium has a seating capacity of around 35,000 spectators and It is the Second Largest Cricket Stadium in Sri Lanka.
- Some Matches of ICC ODI World Cup 2011 are held at this stadium and also hosted three matches of ICC T20 World Cup 2012.
Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium Hambantota Weather Forecast:
In the day Time, The Weather at Hambantota will be sunny but heavy cloud is expected in the night and the temperature will be around 30 degrees Celsius. The Humidity will be approx. 75% at this venue, and there is good chances of rain during the second Inning of the match.
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