The Kandy stadium you are referring to is the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium , located about 15 kilometers east of Kandy city in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. It is situated on the A26 highway and has a seating capacity of 35,000. The stadium was established in 2009 and officially opened on 27 November 2009. It is owned by Sri Lanka Cricket and is one of the main cricket venues in the region, hosting international matches including Tests, ODIs, and T20s
. Coordinates for Pallekele International Cricket Stadium are approximately 7°16′49″N 80°43′20″E. The stadium was built to replace the older Asgiriya Stadium in Kandy, which was historically significant but smaller in capacity
. In summary:
- Name: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
- Location: Pallekele, about 15 km east of Kandy, Sri Lanka
- Capacity: 35,000
- Established: 2009
- Owner: Sri Lanka Cricket
- Coordinates: 7.28028°N, 80.72222°E
This stadium is the primary international cricket venue associated with Kandy today
