Sri Lanka vs West Indies 2024 ODI series: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele pitch history and ODI records

We are just a few hours away from the commencement of the much-anticipated Sri Lanka vs West Indies ODI series. This three-match rubber will be played entirely at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

These two teams recently partook in a three-match T20I series, where Sri Lanka's top-order guided them to a 2-1 win. It is important to note that neither Sri Lanka or West Indies have qualified for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

Ahead of the first Sri Lanka vs West Indies ODI, here are some important numbers you need to know from previous one day internationals played at the venue.

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Pallekele International Cricket Stadium ODI stats & records

ODI matches played: 39

Matches won by Sri Lanka: 19

Matches won by visiting teams: 15

Matches with no-result: 2

Highest team score: 381/3 - Sri Lanka vs. Afghanistan, 2024

Lowest team score: 103 - Zimbabwe vs. Sri Lanka, 2022

Highest individual score: 210* - Pathum Nissanka (SL) vs. Afghanistan, 2024

Best bowling figures: 6/31 - Mitchell Johnson (AUS) vs. Sri Lanka, 2011

Highest successful run-chase: 314/6 - Sri Lanka vs. Afghanistan, 2022

Average run-rate: 5.50

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Pallekele International Cricket Stadium pitch report

The straight boundary at Pallekele is around 70 meters. However, batters could find it easier while hitting across the line as the square boundaries are just 65 meters. Batsmen usually get value for their shots at this venue. However, pacers will find some movement, especially under the lights. A great cricket wicket overall.

Average first-innings score: 251

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Pallekele International Cricket Stadium last ODI

The last time ODI cricket was played at this venue was also during a three-match series. It was in February this year, with Afghanistan getting decimated by the hosts, Sri Lanka.

In the third and last ODI, Afghanistan made 266, courtesy of Rahmat Shah's 65. Azmatullah Omarzai also clubbed a fifty later in the innings. Pacer Pramod Madushan claimed a three-wicket haul.

In the run-chase, Pathum Nissanka continued his red-hot form as he smashed another century, making a 101-ball 118. Avishka Fernando also decimated the Afghani bowling attack with 91 runs at a strike rate of 137.8.