Simonds Stadium in South Geelong has hosted seven T20I matches between 2017 and 2022, producing some of the competition's most notable statistical extremes.
The venue recorded the highest team total of 176/8 by Sri Lanka and the lowest of 73/10 by the United Arab Emirates, with DAS Gunaratne and KMDN Kulasekara leading individual batting and bowling records.
Overview
Simonds Stadium in South Geelong served as a venue for international T20 cricket during a five-year window. The ground hosted a total of 7 T20I matches between 2017 and 2022. The first match at the venue took place on 2017-02-19, while the most recent fixture was recorded on 2022-10-20. Sri Lanka was the most active team at this location, playing 4 matches during this period.
What is the highest team total at Simonds Stadium?
The highest team total recorded at Simonds Stadium in South Geelong is 176/8, set by Sri Lanka against Australia on 19 February 2017. This innings stands as the venue's peak scoring performance across its seven T20I matches. The lowest team total at the ground is 73/10, posted by the United Arab Emirates in their encounter with Sri Lanka on 18 October 2022. These figures define the scoring range observed at the venue since its first T20I match in 2017.
Individual records at Simonds Stadium
Individual records at Simonds Stadium
Batting performances at Simonds Stadium have been highlighted by a single standout innings in the seven-match T20I history of the venue. The highest individual score recorded is 84 runs, achieved by DAS Gunaratne of Sri Lanka. This performance occurred during the inaugural T20I match at the ground on 2017-02-19. Gunaratne's 84-run knock contributed to Sri Lanka's highest team total of 176/8, setting a benchmark for individual batting output at the South Geelong venue. No other batsman has surpassed this mark in the subsequent six matches played between 2017 and 2022.
On the bowling front, the best figures at Simonds Stadium also date back to the venue's first recorded T20I encounter. KMDN Kulasekara claimed 4 wickets for 29 runs for Sri Lanka against the United Arab Emirates on 2017-02-19. These figures remain the best bowling performance in the seven matches held at the stadium. Kulasekara's spell was instrumental in restricting the opposition, contrasting with the high-scoring nature of the same match where Gunaratne scored 84. The consistency of these records from the opening match underscores the significance of the 2017 fixture in defining the statistical profile of Simonds Stadium for T20I cricket.
Team participation at Simonds Stadium
Sri Lanka holds the record for the most T20I appearances at Simonds Stadium, having played four matches at the venue in South Geelong. This participation places them ahead of other frequent visitors in the ground's seven-match history. The team's presence is anchored by their debut match on 2017-02-19, which also marked the first T20I contest held at the stadium. That inaugural game produced the venue's highest team total, with Sri Lanka posting 176/8. The same match featured the highest individual batting score at the ground, 84 runs by DAS Gunaratne, and the best bowling figures, 4/29 by KMDN Kulasekara. These statistical milestones from the 2017 encounter remain the defining records for batting and bowling at Simonds Stadium.
Other nations have also contested matches at this venue, contributing to the seven-game sample size. Australia and the United Arab Emirates are among the teams that have featured in the T20I history at South Geelong. The UAE's participation includes the match on 2022-10-18, where they posted the lowest team total recorded at the stadium, 73/10. This low score contrasts sharply with the high-scoring 2017 opener. The most recent T20I at Simonds Stadium took place on 2022-10-20, closing out the current sequence of fixtures. The venue has hosted a diverse range of opponents, with Sri Lanka's four matches forming the core of the statistical record. No other team has matched Sri Lanka's frequency of appearances at this South African T20I venue.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest team total at Simonds Stadium?
The highest team total is 176/8, scored by Sri Lanka on 19 February 2017.
What is the lowest team total at Simonds Stadium?
The lowest team total is 73/10, scored by the United Arab Emirates on 18 October 2022.
Who has the highest individual batting score at Simonds Stadium?
DAS Gunaratne holds the record with 84 runs, scored on 19 February 2017.
Who has the best bowling figures at Simonds Stadium?
KMDN Kulasekara has the best bowling figures of 4/29, achieved on 19 February 2017.
Which team has played the most matches at Simonds Stadium?
Sri Lanka is the most active team, having played four matches at the venue.
Summary
Simonds Stadium hosted seven T20I matches from 19 February 2017 to 20 October 2022. Sri Lanka posted the highest total of 176/8, while the United Arab Emirates recorded the lowest total of 73/10.
DAS Gunaratne scored the highest individual innings of 84 runs, and KMDN Kulasekara took the best bowling figures of 4/29. Sri Lanka was the most frequent participant with four matches.