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It is the largest stadium in Sri Lanka with a capacity of 35,000 spectators. It has hosted the 2012 ICC World Twenty20 final between Sri Lanka and West Indies; the 2002 ICC Champions Trophy final between Sri Lanka and India and first semi-final of the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup between Sri Lanka and New Zealand.
The R. Premadasa International Stadium (known prior to June 1994 as the Khetterama Cricket Stadium, after the area of Colombo it stands in) was the brainchild of the late Sri Lanka President...
- Khettarama Stadium (until June 1994)
- 1986
- 35,000
The R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, which was built under Premadasa's supervision in 1986, still remains named after him. The Sri Lankabhimanya Ranasinghe Premadasa Memorial is a statue depicting Premadasa, which stands in Hulftsdorp, Colombo.
The stadium is named after Ranasinghe Premadasa, the third president of Sri Lanka, who wanted to build the largest cricket stadium in the country, complete with world-class amenities. Originally a 14,000-seater concrete bowl, the stadium was built by sand-filling a swamp used by monks to ferry across to the Khettarama temple.
The R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium (RPS), also known as Khettarama Stadium, Ranasinghe Premadasa Stadium, or simply as the Premadasa Stadium, is a magnificent cricket destination located on Khettarama Road in the heart of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Its strategic location makes it easily accessible and an ideal venue for thrilling matches ...
Aug 23, 2018 · The Ranasinghe Premadasa Stadium is a cricket ground in Sri Lanka. It is named after the former Sri Lankan president Ranasinghe Premadasa, whose vision helped in the construction of this...
Jan 13, 2024 · Also known as Khettarama Stadium or Ranasinghe Premadasa Stadium, the R Premadasa Stadium has a seating capacity of 35,000. It has hosted several marquee ICC tournaments including the ICC Champions Trophy 2002, the ICC World Cup 2011 and the ICC World T20 2012.
