SINHALESE SPORTS CLUB, COLOMBO, SRI LANKA

SINHALESE SPORTS CLUB (COLOMBO)

The Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground (SSC Cricket Ground) is one of the most famous cricket grounds in Sri Lanka, and the headquarters of Sri Lanka Cricket, the controlling body of cricket in Sri Lanka. The ground is sometimes described as "the Lord's of Sri Lanka",It hosts the most domestic finals and is an important international cricket venue. The ground staged its first Test in 1984 against New Zealand and its first One Day International in 1982 against England. The Sri Lankan team has an impressive record here. Out of 38 Tests played at the SSC as of January 2015, Sri Lanka has won 18 matches, and drawn 14, with only 6 losses.

SINHALESE SPORTS CLUB (COLOMBO)Pitch Report

The Sinhalese Sports Club Ground provides a batsman-friendly pitch, where spinners can play a significant role by extracting turns and bounce. Batters capable of handling spin effectively have an advantage of scoring big runs at this venue. Captain winning the toss usually prefers to bat first, and the average first innings team total on this ground is 278.

SINHALESE SPORTS CLUB (COLOMBO)Pitch Report

Test Match Pitch Report and Toss Factor:

The Sinhalese Sports Club pitch in Colombo is anticipated to heavily favor the spinners, presenting a formidable challenge for the batsman. As the match unfolds, the pitch is expected to deteriorate further, providing additional turn and unpredictable bounce, adding to the difficulty for the players. In such conditions, shot selection will prove to be of utmost importance, as any loose stroke could spell trouble for the batsman, potentially leading to dismissals. Captains who win the toss prefers to bat first and set a target, recognizing that batting last on this tricky surface could be an arduous and nerve-wracking task. As seen in the last 8 test matches held here the team batting first has won 5 of them and the team batting second has won 3 matches.

Here are last tests matches average scores of all Innings at Sinhalese Club ground:

Test Matches 1st Innings Average Score – 322 runs

Test Matches 2nd Innings Average Score – 325 runs

Test Matches 3rd Innings Average Score – 266 Runs

Test Matches 4th Innings Average Score – 212 runs

LAST 10 YEARS OUTCOME

SINHALESE SPORTS CLUB (COLOMBO)Pitch Report

ODI Match Pitch Report and Toss Factor:

Sri Lanka recorded their first ever ODI win, here, against a Test-playing country during the Asia Cup 1986, when they defeated Pakistan by five wickets. The ground has been a happy hunting ground for Muttiah Muralitharan and Chaminda Vaas (a one-day world record 8 for 19 against Zimbabwe and 14 for 191 against the West Indies in a Test). As seen in the last games the pitch seemed to be equal for both the teams. Toss doesn’t play a vital role here at this pitch. So far in the last 10 years only 2 ODI matches has been played at this ground so it’s hard to conclude on the basis of just 2 matches that how the pitch may react in upcoming matches. The home team Sri Lanka is still unbeaten in this format at this ground. The Lankans last played against West Indies and Bangladesh at this ground. As of now 2 matches held at this ground as said above where the team batting first has won 1 and the team chasing has won another.

Here are last 2 ODI matches average scores of both Innings at Sinhalese Club ground:

ODI Matches 1st Innings Average Score – 285 runs

ODI Matches 2nd Innings Average Score – 250 runs