Record Of India At R. Premadasa Stadium: The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 features a great contest between India and Pakistan, as well as all the other marquee contests being played in each Group (Groups A/B/C), being hosted in Colombo at R/ Premadasa Stadium. However, there is little doubt that this is the venue for many Indian successes over the years.
While Suryakumar Yadav’s Indian side takes on Salman Ali Agha’s Pakistan, momentum, conditions, and past records all point towards a thrilling contest, however, before we head into the match, let’s take a closer look at India’s past record at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, and what it might mean for the match.
India’s Momentum in T20 World Cup 2026
India go into this game on an unbeaten run and in high spirits. Win over USA, thanks to Suryakumar Yadav’s winning performance. A comprehensive 93-run win over Namibia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, India’s highest winning margin by runs in T20 WC history.
Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya scored half-centuries to set up this comprehensive win for India, as their spinners finished off the game for them. Pakistan had a close call against the Netherlands, but they bounced back strongly against USA, winning in a more convincing fashion.
India’s Performance at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo
The reputation that India has developed at this venue has proven to be strong over time. India has had a successful history playing in T20 matches in Colombo (started in 2009).
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They have played 15 matches and have won 11 of those matches and lost 4. India’s overall history demonstrates their ability to adapt to conditions in Sri Lanka.
India won four out of their five games played in Sri Lanka during the 2012 T20 World Cup, losing to only one country (Australia). In addition to Sri Lanka, no nation except Australia has defeated India in a T20 International at this location. All of which demonstrate how strong the Indian T20 cricket team is.
Batting Trends: What Score Is Enough in Colombo?
The Premadasa surface has traditionally provided a fair contest between bat and ball.
Venue Statistics Overall T20Is
Average Score: 152 (Matches Played: 51)
Successful Chases: 28
In this tournament, however, chasing has been a problem for teams, as they have lost all three games. The tournament’s average has increased to 158.
Key Insight for India
India has won five out of six games when they score 150+ while batting first in Colombo. A score of 165 or a little above will be a winning score. An effective mixture of strategy, execution, and finishing is vital when facing Pakistan on the field.
Record Of India At R. Premadasa Stadium, Sri Lanka
Best Performance: 176/3 vs Bangladesh (March 2018)
Worst Performance: 81/8 vs Sri Lanka (July 2021)
Average Performance: 157 runs scored (15 games)
These statistics show India how well they have done at this ground(Sri Lanka) for scores over 150+ which have proven to be competitive scores.
Spin to Win or Pace to Dominate?
The Premadasa pitch has been conducive to both pacers and spinners in the past.
Wicket Breakdown at the Venue
Pacers: 323 wickets
Spinners: 282 wickets
Even in the ongoing T20 World Cup, the spinners and pacers at the Premadasa Stadium have been successful. Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana are the spinners who have made a mark in the tournament so far, whereas Adam Zampa and Nathan Ellis are the pacers who have excelled in the competition.
For India, the inclusion of Jasprit Bumrah will be a boost to the pace attack. For the opposition, Pakistan, the mystery spinner Usman Tariq under the captaincy of Salman Ali Agha will be a key factor in the match played on Sunday. The Sunday match may not be decided by the spinners alone, but the pace of the spinners could be a key factor in the match.
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