Asia Cup 2023 Super 4, SL vs BAN: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Pitch Report, Stats, ODI Records, and Weather Report

Sri Lanka will face Bangladesh in the Super 4 encounter of the Asia Cup 2023 on Friday, September 08 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

Sri Lanka has been on fire in the tournament, kicking things off with a solid five-wicket win against Bangladesh and then squeaking by Afghanistan with a nail-biting two-run victory to secure a place in the Super 4. Even with some big names missing, they have made it to this point and are determined to maintain their winning streak.

On the other hand, when it comes to the Asia Cup 2023, Bangladesh has not had the best season. They stumbled in their opener against Sri Lanka but then came back strong, crushing Afghanistan by 89 runs. However, they faltered once more in the Super 4 clash against Pakistan, losing by seven wickets. The big issue seems to be that they are just not gelling as a team.

However, before we get into this game, let’s take a look at the pitch, the history of this place, and get the lowdown on the weather at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo:

SL vs BAN R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Pitch Report

The pitch at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo has usually been a spinners’ paradise, but with two days of rain, we might see some assistance for the fast bowlers too. As the game unfolds, the track tends to slow down, making it tough for batters to rack up runs. However, spending quality time at the crease can lead to some big totals.

SL vs BAN R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Pitch Stats, & Records

• Total matches: 155
• Matches won batting first: 84
• Matches won bowling first: 61
• Average 1st Inns scores: 232
• Average 2nd Inns scores: 191
• Highest total recorded: 375/5 (50 Ov) by IND vs SL
• Lowest total recorded: 78/10 (33.1 Ov) by SLW vs ENGW
• Highest score chased: 292/4 (48.3 Ov) by SL vs AUS
• Lowest score defended: 170/10 (49.2 Ov) by WIW vs SLW

SL vs BAN R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Weather Report

Colombo’s weather for Friday is a real downer, with a whopping 90% chance of rain. It’s like the game won’t even get started, and if it does, expect those pesky rain interruptions. Humidity is gonna be sky-high at 94%, and the wind’s just at a lazy 14 km/h.