Colombo Cricket Club Ground Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
High Turn
Win Bat First
Win Bowl First
Colombo Cricket Club Ground is one of Sri Lanka’s most compact and traditional cricket venues, nestled at Maitland Crescent alongside the SSC and Nondescripts grounds.
Renowned for its tight playing area and intimate setting, it hosted three Test matches during the 1980s and regularly stages warm-up games for touring teams.
With a capacity of around 6,000, it will also serve as one of the host venues for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches, offering classic old-school cricket conditions.
Stadium Details
| Stadium Name | Colombo Cricket Club Ground | |
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| Place, Country | Colombo, Sri Lanka | |
| Established | 1927 | |
| Home Team | Colombo CC | |
| End Names | Press Box End, Pavilion End | |
| Seating Capacity | 6,000 |
Colombo Cricket Club Ground Pitch Report
The pitch Colombo Cricket Club Ground traditionally offers a balanced but spin-friendly Colombo surface. With an average first-innings score close to 130, an ideal par total in T20 cricket sits around 140–150, especially batting first.
As the match progresses, the wicket tends to slow down, bringing spinners into play with grip and subtle turn, while cutters and back-of-the-hand slower balls from seamers are also effective.
Chasing sides have enjoyed more success, indicating the pitch generally remains playable, but batters must rotate strike well rather than rely purely on power hitting.
Colombo Cricket Club Ground Stats
T20 Stats
- Matches Played: 99
- Batting 1st Won: 38
- Batting 2nd Won: 52
- Tied: 3
- No Results: 6
- Average 1st innings score: 130
WT20I Stats
- Matches Played: 2
- Batting 1st Won: 0
- Batting 2nd Won: 2
- Average 1st innings score: 133
FAQ's
1. Colombo Cricket Club Ground Pitch Report?
The pitch at Colombo Cricket Club Ground offers a balanced track, with a bit more assistance to the bowlers than batters. It is a moderate scoring ground where total's around 140 make the match competitive.
2. Average 1st innings score in T20 matches at Colombo CC Ground?
The average 1st innings score in T20 matches at Colombo CC Ground is around 130 runs.
Recent Games played at Colombo Cricket Club Ground, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Upcoming Games on Colombo Cricket Club Ground, Colombo, Sri Lanka
| Date | Time (IST) | Teams | Match number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.05.2026 | 09:45 | Nugegoda Sports Welfare Club vs Badureliya Sports Club | 2nd Match | t20 |
| 17.05.2026 | 14:00 | Sinhalese Sports Club vs Ace Capital Cricket Club | 5th Match | t20 |
| 19.05.2026 | 09:45 | Burgher Recreation Club vs Badureliya Sports Club | 9th Match | t20 |
| 19.05.2026 | 14:00 | Colts Cricket Club vs Sinhalese Sports Club | 12th Match | t20 |
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