RSA Palliyaguruge
Cricket umpire Active
- 457 matches officiated
- 2009–2026 on record
- 75 grounds
- 78 teams
- #28 of 1,539 by experience
Career by year
- On-field
- TV umpire
- Reserve
By format
| Test | 31 |
|---|---|
| ODI | 166 |
| T20I | 96 |
| First-class | 6 |
| List A | 7 |
| T20 | 151 |
| Women's matches | 29 |
By role
| On-field | 258 |
|---|---|
| TV umpire | 128 |
| Reserve | 71 |
A match can appear under two roles — standing in one innings and sitting as third umpire is one match, counted once in the total above.
Decision reviews
- 261reviews against his calls
- 69upheld
- 192overturned
- 26%upheld rate
Counted from ball-by-ball records, which name the umpire whose decision was reviewed. This is not an accuracy rating. It covers only the decisions a side chose to challenge — a small and deliberately unrepresentative sample of the calls made in a match.
| Format | Reviews | Upheld |
|---|---|---|
| ODI | 109 | 31 (28%) |
| T20 | 64 | 16 (25%) |
| T20I | 30 | 7 (23%) |
| Test | 58 | 15 (26%) |
First and most recent
| First on record | Sri Lanka v New ZealandT20I2 Sep 2009R Premadasa Stadium |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Rajshahi Warriors v Chattogram RoyalsT2023 Jan 2026Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur |
Stood with most often
- HDPK Dharmasena 17
- RR Wimalasiri 16
- REJ Martinesz 14
- AG Wharf 11
- Aleem Dar 11
- RMPJ Rambukwella 10
- Akbar Ali 10
- NJ Llong 7
Grounds
- R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo57
- Pallekele International Cricket Stadium50
- Dubai International Cricket Stadium33
- Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Sooriyawewa, Hambantota23
- Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Sooriyawewa19
- R Premadasa Stadium19
- Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium18
- Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi17
- Galle International Stadium15
- Sharjah Cricket Stadium14
- Shere Bangla National Stadium12
- Sylhet International Cricket Stadium11
Teams
- Sri Lanka158
- India63
- Bangladesh58
- Pakistan55
- New Zealand41
- England41
- West Indies37
- Australia35
- South Africa27
- Jaffna Kings26
- MI Emirates19
- Desert Vipers18
Competitions
- Lanka Premier League62
- International League T2050
- Asia Cup20
- India tour of Sri Lanka19
- Bangladesh Premier League15
- Pakistan Super League13
- ICC Women's World Cup13
- ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier13
- Major Clubs T20 Tournament10
- Australia tour of Sri Lanka10
- World Cup10
- West Indies tour of Sri Lanka9
Milestones
| 50th match | Singapore v Malaysia28 Jun 2014 |
|---|---|
| 100th match | Pakistan v United Arab Emirates29 Feb 2016 |
| 200th match | West Indies v Ireland7 Jan 2020 |
| 300th match | Karachi Kings v Islamabad United16 Feb 2023 |
| 400th match | Burgher Recreation Club v Nondescripts Cricket Club3 Jan 2025 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Format | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2026 | Rajshahi Warriors v Chattogram RoyalsShere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur | T20 | On-field |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Rajshahi Warriors v Chattogram RoyalsShere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur | T20 | On-field |
| 18 Jan 2026 | Noakhali Express v Rangpur RidersShere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur | T20 | On-field |
| 17 Jan 2026 | Chattogram Royals v Rajshahi WarriorsShere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur | T20 | TV umpire |
| 16 Jan 2026 | Rajshahi Warriors v Sylhet TitansShere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur | T20 | On-field |
| 12 Jan 2026 | Rangpur Riders v Sylhet TitansSylhet International Cricket Stadium | T20 | On-field |
| 11 Jan 2026 | Rangpur Riders v Rajshahi WarriorsSylhet International Cricket Stadium | T20 | On-field |
| 9 Jan 2026 | Rajshahi Warriors v Chattogram RoyalsSylhet International Cricket Stadium | T20 | On-field |
| 8 Jan 2026 | Sylhet Titans v Dhaka CapitalsSylhet International Cricket Stadium | T20 | On-field |
| 7 Jan 2026 | Noakhali Express v Dhaka CapitalsSylhet International Cricket Stadium | T20 | On-field |
| 5 Jan 2026 | Noakhali Express v Sylhet TitansSylhet International Cricket Stadium | T20 | On-field |
| 4 Jan 2026 | Rangpur Riders v Dhaka CapitalsSylhet International Cricket Stadium | T20 | On-field |
| 29 Dec 2025 | Noakhali Express v Rajshahi WarriorsSylhet International Cricket Stadium | T20 | TV umpire |
| 27 Dec 2025 | Rajshahi Warriors v Dhaka CapitalsSylhet International Cricket Stadium | T20 | On-field |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Sylhet Titans v Rajshahi WarriorsSylhet International Cricket Stadium | T20 | TV umpire |
| 12 Dec 2025 | Chilaw Marians Cricket Club v Nugegoda Sports Welfare ClubNondescripts Cricket Club Ground, Colombo | First-class | On-field |
| 6 Dec 2025 | Moors Sports Club v Burgher Recreation ClubColts Cricket Club Ground, Colombo | First-class | On-field |
| 24 Sep 2025 | India v BangladeshDubai International Cricket Stadium | T20I | On-field |
| 21 Sep 2025 | Pakistan v IndiaDubai International Cricket Stadium | T20I | TV umpire |
| 17 Sep 2025 | Pakistan v United Arab EmiratesDubai International Cricket Stadium | T20I | On-field |
Questions
- How many matches has RSA Palliyaguruge officiated?
- RSA Palliyaguruge has officiated 457 recorded matches, between 2009 and 2026.
- How many Test matches has RSA Palliyaguruge stood in?
- RSA Palliyaguruge appears in 31 Tests on record.
- How many ODIs has RSA Palliyaguruge stood in?
- RSA Palliyaguruge appears in 166 ODIs on record.
- How often are RSA Palliyaguruge's decisions upheld on review?
- Of 261 player reviews recorded against his decisions, 69 were upheld -- 26 per cent. This counts only decisions a side chose to review, so it is not an overall accuracy figure.
- Which ground has RSA Palliyaguruge officiated at most often?
- R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, with 57 matches on record.