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Established in 2000, Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is one of the most beautiful stadiums located near Dambulla, famous for its historic Buddhist Cave Temples. It is one of the newest stadiums with a capacity of 16,800 seats for spectators.
It is built on 60-acre leased land from the Rangiri Dambulla Temple. The longest boundary of the stadium is 72 meters long and the shortest one is 66 meters long.
About Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
The table shows an overview of Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium-
| Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium | |||
| Location | Dambulla, Sri Lanka | ||
| Opened | 2000 | ||
| Capacity | 16800 approx | ||
| Shortest Boundary Distance | 66 meters | ||
| Longest Boundary Distance | 72 meters | ||
| Flood Lights | Yes | ||
| Pitch | Grass | ||
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium T20 Records
So far Rangiri International Stadium has hosted a total 3 games in the T20 I Cricket format. The winning percentage is higher for the team that chooses to bat first. The highest total of 209 for 5 wickets was recorded by Afghanistan against Sri Lanka in 2024. Surprisingly, Afghanistan also holds the lowest innings total of 115 against Sri Lanka at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Sri Lanka.
The table below shows all of Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium Lanka Premier League records and stats-
Pitch and Conditions at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
| Statistic | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 16 |
| Matches won batting first | 8 |
| Matches won bowling first | 8 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 143 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 117 |
| Highest total recorded | 209/5 (20 Ovs) by AFG vs SL |
| Lowest total recorded | 40/10 (19.5 Ov) by MLYW vs SLW |
| Highest score chased | 141/3 (17 Ov) by SLW vs INDW |
| Lowest score defended | 133/6 (20 Ov) by THAIW vs MLYW |
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium Pitch Report: Batting or Bowling?
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium’s pitch stands somewhere in the middle of the batter and bowlers favor both parties. The Stadium is located in a tropical area which makes the pitch’s surface dry and favors the batters when the ball is new in the first innings. However, due to the high water table of Ibbankatuwa Lake and the humidity in the morning, seamers get all the benefits from the pitch. As the match progresses further, and the ball gets beaten, finally spinners get their chance to showcase their skills on this pitch.
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium Weather Report
The biggest reason to choose Dambulla to build a cricket ground is to have a stadium that can provide appropriate weather to host games throughout the year. Dambulla is a dry place where normal temperature hovers between 30°C and 34°C. According to the weather report, on Friday the temperature will be 32°C and 70% humidity. The winds will blow at a speed of 24 km/h with a partly cloudy sky of 10 % precipitation. There are chances of patchy rain here and there in Dambulla.
FAQs
Q1. Is Rangiri Dambulla a batting or bowling pitch?
Ans Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium has a balanced pitch. However, the pitch is more bowler-friendly and supports seamers and spinners as the match progresses further.
Q2. How many seats are in Rangiri Dambulla Stadium?
Ans The Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium was established in 2000 and has approximately 16,800 seats for spectators.
Q3. How many T20 International Cricket games were hosted by the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium?
Ans Only 16 T20 International games are hosted by the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.
Q4. Where is Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium located?
Ans The Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is located in one of the driest places near Dambulla town. It is built on 60-acre land, leased by the Rangiri Dambulla Temple. It is also famous for its Buddhist cave temples preserved by UNESCO.
