Situated in Colombo, Sri Lanka, the R Premadasa Stadium has hosted countless international as well as domestic matches, thus witnessing gripping run-chases under some challenging conditions. Especially known for its slow pitches and turning tracks, the stadium has made some successful high chases a true test of technique and temperament.
Although chasing daunting totals requires smart planning, factors like the pitch, weather and the influence of bowlers, especially spinners, play a decisive role. While some of the successful chases at this venue have underlined how teams quickly adapt to conditions, rotate strike and build partnerships, thus becoming one of Asia’s most demanding venues.
Highest successful chase at R Premadasa Stadium across formats
Speaking of the highest successful chases, the R Premadasa Stadium has seen only one successful chase in Test cricket when Sri Lanka chased down a mammoth 388-run target against Zimbabwe in in 2017.
Highest successful chase at R Premadasa Stadium in Test
| Team | Score | Target | Opposition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 391/6 | 388 | Zimbabwe | 14 Jul 2017 |
| Sri Lanka | 160/3 | 160 | Bangladesh | 16 Mar 2013 |
Highest successful chase at R Premadasa Stadium in ODI
In ODIs, Sri Lanka recorded the highest successful run chase against the mighty Australia in 2022. Sri Lanka chased down 292-run target. India’s highest successful run-chase is 287 against Sri Lanka.
| Team | Score | Target | Opposition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 292/4 | 292 | Australia | 19 Jun 2022 |
| India | 288/5 | 287 | Sri Lanka | 28 Jul 2012 |
| India | 277/7 | 276 | Sri Lanka | 20 Jul 2021 |
| India | 271/2 | 270 | England | 22 Sep 2002 |
| Sri Lanka | 267/4 | 266 | England | 7 Dec 2014 |
| Sri Lanka | 265/7 | 264 | South Africa | 20 Aug 2004 |
| India | 263/3 | 263 | Sri Lanka | 18 Jul 2021 |
| Pakistan | 257/3 | 257 | Sri Lanka | 22 Jul 2015 |
| India | 255/4 | 252 | Sri Lanka | 31 Jul 2012 |
| Sri Lanka | 252/8 | 252 | Pakistan | 14 Sep 2023 |
| Sri Lanka | 248/8 | 248 | Pakistan | 18 Jun 2012 |
Highest successful chase at R Premadasa Stadium in T20I
There have been numerous chases in the shortest format. While the host nation in Sri Lanka have registered two successful chases, India have done it thrice at this venue in T20Is. But the record of the highest successful run chase at R Premadasa Stadium in T20I belongs to Bangladesh. They chased down a 215-run target against Sri Lanka back in 2018. That remains the onky successful 200+ run chase at this venue.
| Team | Score | Target | Opposition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 215/5 | 215 | Sri Lanka | 10 Mar 2018 |
| Zimbabwe | 178/6 | 174 | Sri Lanka | 16 Jan 2024 |
| Sri Lanka | 175/5 | 175 | India | 6 Mar 2018 |
| India | 174/7 | 172 | Sri Lanka | 10 Feb 2009 |
| India | 174/3 | 171 | Sri Lanka | 6 Sep 2017 |
| Pakistan | 174/9 | 173 | Sri Lanka | 1 Aug 2015 |
| India | 168/6 | 167 | Bangladesh | 18 Mar 2018 |
| Bangladesh | 160/8 | 160 | Sri Lanka | 16 Mar 2018 |
| Sri Lanka | 158/4 | 156 | Bangladesh | 4 Apr 2017 |
| India | 153/4 | 153 | Sri Lanka | 12 Mar 2018 |
