Stats: Numbers behind the ODIs played at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Best Bowling figures:

Angelo Mathews appealing for a wicket

Angelo Mathews, the former skipper of Sri Lanka, who was dropped for the ongoing five-match ODI series between Sri Lanka and England, had registered the best bowling figures at this venue. He picked up 6 wickets while conceding just 20 runs against India in the year 2009.

As many as five 6-wicket hauls have been registered at this venue, out of which, four were by the Sri Lankans. India’s Ashish Nehra is the only overseas bowler to pick up a 6-wicket haul at this venue. Sri Lanka’s Akila Dananjaya registered bowling figures of 6 for 29 in the last ODI match that was played at this venue.

On the other hand, England do not have much to boast about their bowling records at this venue. None of their bowlers have picked up a five-wicket haul. Ronnie Irani picked up 4 for 37 in his 10 overs against Zimbabwe in the year 2002, which are the best bowling figures for an England player at this venue.

A total of 15 five-wicket hauls have been registered at this venue. Sri Lanka have picked up 7, while India and Pakistan have picked up 3 each. Australia and West Indies have a five-wicket haul each at this venue.