What is highest successful run chase in a Test in Colombo before SL vs IND series?
Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC), Colombo, has hosted many memorable Test matches.
Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo is a traditional cricket venue in Sri Lanka. It was established back in 1952, and the first international match was played here in March 1984.
It has hosted many incredible cricket matches in the past. Especially in Test cricket, this venue has a long and rich history. Mahela Jayawardene recorded the highest score (374) by a Sri Lankan at this venue.
India‘s highest Test score at this venue is 707. This has been a highly successful venue for batsmen, with scores of 600 or more runs recorded on over 30 occasions. However, the situation is completely the opposite in the fourth innings.
Because of the conditions, it becomes tough to chase. Here we will talk about the highest successful run chase in a Test at Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo.
What is the successful run chase in a Test match at Sinhalese Sports Club?
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The first test at Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo was played between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in March 1984. It has an average first-innings score of 323, which drops to 182 in the fourth innings.
That shows how tough it becomes in the final innings on Days 4 and 5. Sri Lanka have recorded the highest successful run chase in a Test in Colombo. It came against Zimbabwe back in January 1998.
It was the second and final test of the series, and Sri Lanka were given a target of 326 runs to win. Sri Lanka had a horrible start, and Marvan Atapattu, Roshan Mahanama, and Hashan Tillakaratne were out for ducks. But despite three ducks among the top five batters, Sri Lanka produced a special effort.
Sanath Jayasuriya scored 68 runs at the top, while Aravinda de Silva scored an unbeaten 143 runs to take his team home. He was supported by captain Arjuna Ranatunga, who scored an unbeaten 87 runs.
The duo scored 189 runs for the sixth wicket and recorded the highest chase at SSC. Back then, this was the highest successful chase for Sri Lanka. India have played nine games at this venue and won three. Interestingly, they have been in a chasing situation only once in 9 tests, and it ended in a draw.
When was the first Test played at Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo?
The first Test at Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo was played between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in March 1984.
What is the highest successful run chase in Tests at Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo?
The highest successful run chase here is recorded by Sri Lanka against Zimbabwe in January 1998
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