The focus from Kirsten on pitch conditions comes directly after the recent series against India where seamers from both sides claimed 24 of the 67 wickets that fell to bowlers.

Key Statistic from the Series

Across the entire series, a total of 67 wickets were taken by bowlers. Out of these, seamers accounted for exactly 24 dismissals. This figure highlights the contribution of pace bowling in the matches played.

The breakdown shows seamers playing a noticeable role even as the majority of wickets went to other bowling types. The numbers provide a clear picture of how the surfaces behaved during the India series.

Impact on Sri Lanka Seamers

Kirsten has expressed the need for surfaces where Sri Lanka seamers can also win games. This statement follows the observed wicket tally in which seamers overall took 24 wickets out of 67.

The request centers on creating conditions that give Sri Lanka pace bowlers similar opportunities to influence results. The current series statistics serve as the reference point for this requirement.

The emphasis remains on allowing seamers to have a greater say in match outcomes through appropriate pitch preparation.

Understanding the Wicket Distribution

The 24 wickets taken by seamers represent a specific portion of the total 67. This distribution across both teams offers insight into bowling patterns during the series.

• Total wickets by bowlers: 67
• Wickets by seamers: 24
• Proportion of seamer wickets: part of the overall count

These numbers stand as the factual record from the series. They form the basis for discussions on future surface preparation for Sri Lanka matches.

Kirsten’s comments link directly to these results, stressing the importance of balanced opportunities for seam bowlers on the Sri Lanka side.