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SL vs ENG 3rd T20 Match: Sri Lanka and England are currently playing a T20 series ahead of the T20 World Cup. The final match of the series between the two teams is scheduled to be played on February 3rd at the Pallekele International Stadium.
This is the last match for both teams before the T20 World Cup, so they will be eager to win it to carry momentum into the tournament. Let's take a look at the kind of pitch we can expect for this match.
SL vs ENG: Pallekele Cricket Stadium stats and records
| Description | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 29 |
| Matches won batting first | 14 |
| Matches won bowling first | 12 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 167 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 147 |
| Highest total recorded | 263/3 (20 Ovs) By AUS vs SL |
| Lowest total recorded | 88/10 (16 Ovs) By NZ vs SL |
| Highest score chased | 178/2 (18.4 Ovs) By PAK vs BAN |
| Lowest score defended | 133/10 (16.2 Ovs) By SL vs ENG |
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SL vs ENG Pitch Report: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
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SL vs ENG 3rd T20I Pitch Report: The pitch at the Pallekele International Stadium is generally a good batting wicket, where big shots can be played easily with the new ball. While hitting big shots becomes slightly more difficult as the ball gets older, high scores are still common because the boundaries are relatively short and the ball travels quickly.
Dew comes into play during the chase, which gives the batsmen a slight advantage as the ball skids on. However, the pitch tends to slow down in the second innings, bringing spinners and slower bowlers into the game. Their cutters and slower deliveries grip the surface, making chasing targets difficult for the batting team.
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