LPL 2023 stands for Lanka Premiere League. It follows the format of T20 matches. LPL is a franchise of cricket league in which various tournaments like T20 take place. Following the format of T20 five teams participate which are named after the different cities of Sri Lanka. There are many more things you as a cricket fan would like to know about LPL.
LPL 2023 LOCATION
LPL 2023 was held at R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium (RPS). RPS is located in Colombo Sri Lanka, Before June 1994 this stadium was known as Khettarama Cricket Stadium as it is located on Khettarama Road, Maligawatta, Colombo. This is one of the most popular stadiums in Sri Lanka and a series of matches has been played in this stadium. Here are some information about RPS: –
- CAPACITY –35000 people
- RECORDS
| MATCHES | YEAR | PLAYER 1 | PLAYER 2 |
| First ODI | 5 April 1986 | Sri Lanka | New Zealand |
| Last ODI | 26 August 2023 | Afghanistan | Pakistan |
| First T20I | 10 February 2009 | Sri Lanka | India |
| Last T20I | 8 June 2022 | Sri Lanka | Australia |
| First WODI | 29 March 1999 | Sri Lanka | Netherlands |
| Last WODI | 17 November 2016 | Sri Lanka | England |
WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Condition in RPS stadium Colombo was Normal Sunny day. The LPL matches were not at all interrupted due to weather conditions. The weather in Colombo from July 30 to August 20 (Duration of LPL) was between 80- 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
The matches were played in all good weather conditions as there was no sign of rainfall.
PITCH REPORT AT R. PREMADASA INTERNATIONAL CRICKET STADIUM.
LPL match at R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium offers for challenges between the batsman and the bowlers. The pitch of this venue is known for its diverse behavior. Because of the good weather, the pitch is in excellent condition. It provides the opportunity for the spinners to get to the wicket quickly.
The pitch seemed to provide assistance to the bowlers especially the spinners as the game progressed. The pitches at the venue are flat and have a slow pace and low bounce. It would be a wonderful opportunity for the toss winner to bowl first due to the excellent pitch report.
T20 Records
Twenty-20 international matches are played at R. PREMADASA International Cricket Stadium. The list of T20 international matches played at this stadium is as follows:
- The first T20 match played in this stadium was on 10 February 2009. The match was played between Sri Lanka and India.
- Total matches played were 34.
- Highest Team Total is 215/5 by Bangladesh against Sri Lanka.
- Lowest Total at this stadium is 80 by Afghanistan against England.
SOME T20 DATA
MATCH WON (BATTING FIRST) = 18
MATCH WON (BATTING SECOND) = 16
TIE MATCH= 0
AVERAGE SCORE IN 1st BAT = 149 Lanka Premiere League (LPL) at R. Premadasa Stadium is one of the best choices as this venue is the largest stadium in Sri Lanka with a capacity of 35000 spectators. Watching a match at this stadium is in itself a treat for the Cricket Fans.
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