The R. Premadasa Stadium (RPS) is one of the most renowned cricket venues in Sri Lanka. Fans even call it the ‘Home of Sri Lankan Cricket’! It’s that famous.
And so the venue located in Khettarama, Colombo, often hosts international cricket fixtures. Sri Lanka have played plenty of matches here, scripting some mighty records.
Remember the historic Test total of 952 for 6 by Sri Lanka? Yes, that marathon total unfolded at this venue. This and many such records have been recorded at the Colombo venue.
This article will look at R. Premadasa Stadium’s records and stats in women’s ODIs and T20Is.
R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo: Venue Details
| Location | Khettarama, Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Opened | 1986 |
| Capacity | 35,000 |
| Bowling Ends | Khettarama End, Maligawatte End |
| Floodlights | Yes |
| Home to | Sri Lanka |
| First International Match | Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, ODI – 5 April 1986 |
R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo: Women’s ODI Stats
| Matches Played | 30 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 16 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 14 |
| Matches Won After Winning Toss | 14 |
| Matches Won After Losing Toss | 16 |
| Matches Tied | 0 |
| Matches With No Result | 0 |
| Highest Individual Score | 123 by Jemimah Rodrigues (IND-W) vs SA-W |
| Best Bowling Figures | 5/34 by Chloe Tryon (SA-W) vs SL-W |
| Highest Team Total | 342/7 by India-W vs Sri Lanka-W |
| Lowest Team Total | 78 by Sri Lanka-W vs England-W |
| Average First Innings Score | 216 |
The R. Premadasa has hosted a decent number of women’s ODI matches, though not much regularly.
The venue seems to prefer teams batting first, with 14 times teams successfully defending their totals. And that’s partly due to the slow nature of the surface in the second half.
Spinners dictate the terms in the second innings on a slow surface, making chases slightly difficult. A total of above 216 in the first innings puts a team in the driver’s seat.
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R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo: Women’s T20I Stats
| Matches Played | 11 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 4 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 7 |
| Matches Won After Winning Toss | 11 |
| Matches Won After Losing Toss | 0 |
| Matches Tied | 0 |
| Matches With No Result | 0 |
| Highest Individual Score | 75 by Stafanie Taylor (WI-W) vs SL-W |
| Best Bowling Figures | 5/15 by Shanel Daley (WI-W) vs SL-W |
| Highest Team Total | 145/6 by West Indies-W vs Sri Lanka-W |
| Lowest Team Total | 73/8 by Sri Lanka-W vs West Indies-W |
| Average First Innings Score | 107 |
The picture is completely opposite in women’s T20Is. Teams have won more matches while chasing targets than batting first.
Since Colombo (RPS) is not a high-scoring venue, teams have hardly put up 140-plus totals. Chasing anything below 140 would be much easier.
And the toss plays a massive role, as toss winners have never lost a women’s T20I here.
R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo: Memorable Records
- India recorded the first 300-plus total (337/9 vs SA-W) in a women’s ODI innings at Colombo (RPS).
- India’s Jemimah Rodrigues contributed 123 off 101 balls, which is the highest individual score in women’s ODIs here.
- India have also registered the highest women’s ODI total at this venue – 342/7 vs SL-W.
- South Africa’s Chloe Tryon has picked up the best bowling figures of 5/34 in women’s ODIs.
- In women’s T20Is, the West Indies’ Shanel Daley has claimed the best figures of 5 for 15.
- Stafanie Taylor’s 75 against SL-W is the highest individual score in T20Is here.
R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo: Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Matches
Colombo (RPS) is set to stage a total of 11 matches in the Women’s World Cup 2025. Sri Lanka and Pakistan will play most of their fixtures here, with other teams also making brief visits.
| Date | Match | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2 | Bangladesh Women vs Pakistan Women | 3:00 PM |
| Oct 4 | Sri Lanka Women vs Australia Women | 3:00 PM |
| Oct 5 | India Women vs Pakistan Women | 3:00 PM |
| Oct 8 | Australia Women vs Pakistan Women | 3:00 PM |
| Oct 11 | Sri Lanka Women vs England Women | 3:00 PM |
| Oct 14 | Sri Lanka Women vs New Zealand Women | 3:00 PM |
| Oct 15 | England Women vs Pakistan Women | 3:00 PM |
| Oct 17 | Sri Lanka Women vs South Africa Women | 3:00 PM |
| Oct 18 | New Zealand Women vs Pakistan Women | 3:00 PM |
| Oct 21 | Pakistan Women vs South Africa Women | 3:00 PM |
| Oct 24 | Sri Lanka Women vs Pakistan Women | 3:00 PM |
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The R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo continues to be a pivotal venue for women’s international cricket, combining history, spin-friendly conditions, and memorable performances. With the Women’s World Cup 2025 set to bring 11 matches here, fans can expect thrilling contests where every run and wicket will matter. From Jemimah Rodrigues’ heroics to Shanel Daley’s match-winning spells, the ground has seen remarkable moments — and more are sure to unfold as the world’s best cricketers battle it out under the Colombo lights.
