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The 50th ODI at the ground was held on 28 March 2017, between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, which was washed out by the rain and ended in no result. The match was also the 200th ODI for Sri Lankan opener
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Situated in the dry zone, the original rationale behind the project was that it provided Sri Lanka with the potential to host one-day matches throughout the year. Construction was funded by the
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The pitch is bowler friendly. Seamers benefit in the morning because of the high water table and heavy sweating. Spinners benefit in the afternoon when the pitch can crumble.
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opened a facility with a hydrotherapy unit and a state-of-the-art medical centre and also inaugurated the modern LED lighting system of the ground.
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and the contractors. International cricket finally returned in May 2003, the venue staging all seven matches of the tournament because of
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The lowest ODI total is 88 by England against Sri Lanka on November 18, 2003, and by India against New Zealand on August 10, 2010.
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Despite hosting over 30 day/night matches, the floodlights were not considered fit for ICC Standards, until upgrading in 2016.
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The highest ODI total at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is 385/7 by Pakistan against Bangladesh on June 21, 2010.
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The stadium returned to international cricket in November 2013 after a three-year period due to its highly criticised
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has scored 1148 runs and is the highest by a single player at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.
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with 42 scalps has captured the most number of wickets at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.
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after upgrading floodlights to ICC Standards. This match was the final ODI for Sri Lankan great
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In 2015, plans were undertaken to replace the outdated 8 floodlight towers with four
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During match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan ODI on 30 August 2014
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On 5 February 2024, under the ‘Centre of Excellence’, President
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The first day-night ODI was held on 28 August 2016, during the
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The stadium hosted only day matches from 2013 until late 2016.
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The best bowling figures recorded at the stadium is 6/42 by
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The highest individual score at stadium is 132 not out by
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