Galle International Stadium
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Updated 15 August 2026, after Sri Lanka vs India
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About Galle International Stadium
Galle International Stadium averages 366 in the first innings across its last 19 Test matches, rain-affected ones left out, and sides batting first have won 50% of those with a result. Pace bowlers take 23% of the wickets here and spinners 74%.
Galle International Stadium is located in Galle, Sri Lanka. Across the last 19 All Test Cricket matches at this venue (since Jul 2018, rain-affected matches excluded), the average total match score is 1,044.2 runs.
Scoring trends at Galle International Stadium
In the last 19 games at Galle International Stadium, first innings scores average 365.9 runs, while second innings average 316.8 runs. Teams batting first have won 50% of matches at this ground. Matches produce an average of 10.5 sixes and 98.7 fours per game.
Pace vs Spin at Galle International Stadium
Pace bowlers concede 3.27 runs per over at this ground, compared to 3.23 for spinners. Seam bowlers account for 23% of wickets, while spin takes 74%. The boundary percentage at this venue is 43.8%.
Galle International Stadium Questions
What is the average first-innings score in Test matches at Galle International Stadium?
The average first-innings score in Test matches at Galle International Stadium is 365.9 runs, based on the last 19 completed games since Jul 2018, rain-affected matches excluded. Sides batting second average 316.8, and the average match score is 1,044.2 runs with 10.5 sixes and 98.7 fours.
Is it better to bat first at Galle International Stadium?
There is little between batting first and batting second at Galle International Stadium: sides batting first have won 50% of 18 decided matches and sides batting second 50%, based on the last 19 completed games since Jul 2018, rain-affected matches excluded. The average first-innings score is 365.9.
Do captains bat or bowl first after winning the toss at Galle International Stadium?
Captains winning the toss at Galle International Stadium chose to bowl first in 0 of the last 19 matches with the toss on record, and to bat first in 19. The side that won the toss went on to win 9 of the 18 with a result (50%).
What are the highest and lowest totals at Galle International Stadium?
The highest first-innings total at Galle International Stadium is 654 and the lowest is 135, based on the last 19 completed games since Jul 2018, rain-affected matches excluded. Sides batting first average 365.9 here, and the average match score is 1,044.2 runs.
Is Galle International Stadium a batting or bowling pitch?
Galle International Stadium plays as a balanced pitch: first innings average 365.9 runs, based on the last 19 completed games since Jul 2018, rain-affected matches excluded. Pace bowlers take 23% of the wickets and spinners 74%.
How many matches have been played at Galle International Stadium?
19 completed All Test Cricket matches have been played at Galle International Stadium, Galle, Sri Lanka in our records. This pitch report reads the last 19 matches, rain-affected games left out, and updates after every match here.