Dambulla International Cricket Stadium is the newest cricket venue in Sri Lanka. The Stadium is situated in the North Central Province, close to Dambulla, an agricultural trading town also famous for its ancient UNESCO protected Buddhist Cave Temples which date back to 85 B.C. Built in a stunning location, looking out over the Dambulla Tank (reservoir) and the Dambulla Rock, the 30,000-seater stadium was constructed in just 167 days with the inaugural one-day international match being played between Sri Lanka and England in March 2000.

Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium is a 16,800 seat cricket stadium in Sri Lanka. It is situated in the Central Province, close to Dambulla on a 60-acre site leased from the Rangiri Dambulla Temple, is the first and only International cricket ground in dry zone of Sri Lanka.

One of the biggest cricket stadiums in Sri Lanka located at Dambulla. I have been here to watch Sri Lanka Vs India 01st ODI Series. One big stadium with VIP Box seat facilities. Very good parking space too.

Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is a 30,000 seat cricket stadium in Sri Lanka. The Stadium is situated in the Central Province, close to Dambulla on a 60-acre (240,000 m²) site leased from the Rangiri Dambulla Temple, is the first and only International cricket ground in dry zone of Sri Lanka. The stadium is built overlooking the Dambulla Tank (reservoir) and the Dambulla Rock. The ground 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 Board of Control for Cricket in Sri Lanka (BCCSL) and championed by the then BCCSL President, Thilanga Sumathipala. Construction took only 167 days. After construction and the inaugural match it sat idle due to complications with the lease and the contractors. International cricket finally returned in May 2003, the venue staging all seven matches of the tournament because of monsoon rains in the south. 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. After 6 years since 2010, the first day-night ODI was held on 28 August 2016, during the ODI series against Australia after upgrading floodlights to ICC Standards.This match was the final ODI for Sri Lankan great The inaugural One Day International (ODI) match was played between Sri Lanka and England in March 2001. Floodlights were installed in 2003. The stadium returned to international cricket on November 2013 after 3-year period due to its highly criticized floodlightsystem. The stadium hosted only Day matches from 2013 until late 2016. In 2015, plans were underwtaken to replace the outdated 8 floodlight towers with 4 LEDones. One Day International The highest ODI total at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is 385/7 by Pakistan against Bangladesh on June 21, 2010. 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. Mahela Jayawardene has scored 1076 runs and is the highest by a single player at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. The highest individual score at stadium is 132 not out by Shikhar Dhawan against Sri Lanka in 2017. Muttiah Muralitharan with 42 scalps has captured the most number of wickets at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. The best bowling figures recorded at the stadium is 5/23 by Muttiah Muralitharan. Farveez Maharoof (Sri Lanka) and Taskin Ahmed (Bangladesh) have both taken hat-tricks at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. The 50th ODI at the ground was held in 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 Upul Tharanga as well. On 20 August 2017, Lasith Malinga played his 200th ODI match for Sri Lanka against India.

The Stadium is situated in the North Central Province, close to Dambulla town, an agricultural trading town also famous for its ancient UNESCO protected Buddhist Cave Temples and Sigiriya Lion Rock which date back to 85 B.C. Built in a stunning location, looking out over the Dambulla Tank (reservoir) and the Dambulla Rock. This monastery was built in the year 2000 Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is a 30,000 seat cricket stadium in Sri Lanka. The Stadium is situated in the Central Province, close to Dambulla on a 60-acre (240,000 m²) site leased from the Rangiri Dambulla Temple, is the first and only International cricket ground in dry zone of Sri Lanka. The ground 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 Board of Control for Cricket in Sri Lanka (BCCSL) and championed by the then BCCSL President, Construction took only 167 days. After construction and the inaugural match it sat idle due to complications with the lease and the contractors. International cricket finally returned in May 2003, the venue staging all seven matches of the tournament because of monsoon rains in the south. 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 crumbs. The inaugural One Day International (ODI) match was played between Sri Lanka and England in March 2001. #strikers bay #53 div #araliya cafe #araliya holiday banglow #cricket

Nice cricket stadium. This is historical place.

Nice cricket stadium very near to dambulla city.lot of international cricket matches are played here .this is the one of main cricket ground in Sri Lanka.

The Stadium is situated in the North Central Province, close to Dambulla, an agricultural trading town also famous for its ancient UNESCO protected Buddhist Cave Temples which date back to 85 B.C. Built in a stunning location, looking out over the Dambulla Tank (reservoir) and the Dambulla Rock.This monastery was built in the year 2000

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Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium is a 30,000 seat cricket stadium in Sri Lanka. It is situated in the Central Province, close to Dambulla on a 60-acre site leased from the Rangiri Dambulla Temple, is the first and only International cricket ground in dry zone of Sri Lanka.

Experienced in many exiting world of Sri Lankan Cricket from the day of inception of this beautiful international cricket ground.

🏟️ Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium is the first and only international cricket ground in the dry zone of Sri Lanka. Situated close to Dambulla, it offers a seating capacity of 16,800 and is located on a 60-acre site leased from the Rangiri Dambulla Temple. It's truly an outstanding place to enjoy cricket, with warm and sunny conditions typically expected and lush green outfields surrounding the stadium. For the best view of the action, the Grand Stand L3 is recommended. 🏏 The grandstand L3 provides an excellent view of the middle, ensuring a great viewing experience for spectators. During my visit to the stadium for the last ODI match of the 2016 Australia tour of Sri Lanka, I had the opportunity to witness TM Dilshan's farewell innings. 👀Dilshan, who scored 42 runs in that match, received a heartfelt dedication from skipper Angelo Mathews. It was a memorable moment. 📸 The following photos were taken during that match, serving as a memorable resource capturing the experience at Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium. It's incredible how photographs can preserve the special moments and allow us to relive them in the future. 🚗 The parking area is spacious, and I suggest bringing your own food instead of purchasing from inside the stadium, as the prices can be high. Additionally, it's a good idea to have an umbrella or a raincoat with you to stay protected during heavy rain. 🚮 Lastly, let's remember to take back whatever we bring with us and keep the stadium clean. Respecting the environment is crucial for preserving this wonderful sporting venue. ✅ If you found this review helpful, please mark it as such to encourage more elaborate reviews that help others discover and enjoy experiences at Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium!

I have been this stadium to witness cricket match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh Hero Cup one day international Tournament.this match ticket gifted by one of my batch mate ( who Works as a Regional Manager). One of the largest cricket Stadium in Dambulla region and property belongs to Dambulla Rajamaha viharaya. And managed by Sri Lanka cricket

Most Busy Crowded Cricket stadium in srilanka. Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium (Sinhala: රංගිරි දඹුලු ජාත්‍යන්තර ක්‍රීඩාංගනය, Tamil: தம்புள்ள சர்வதேச கிரிக்கெட் விளையாட்டு மைதானம்) is a 16,800[1] seat cricket stadium in Sri Lanka. It is situated in the Central Province, close to Dambulla on a 60-acre (240,000 m2) site leased from the Rangiri Dambulla Temple, is the first and only International cricket ground in dry zone of Sri Lanka. The stadium is built overlooking the Dambulla Tank (reservoir) and the Dambulla Rock.

Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is a 30,000 seat cricket stadium in Sri Lanka.

This play ground well maintained cricket ground pavilion should be renewable one large international cricket ground in Sri lanka

One of the Best International cricket stadium in Sri Lanka