In the 23rd match of the 2024 Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), Comilla Victorians (COV) will face off against Khulna Tigers (KHT) at the Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on February 7. With the league progressing, teams are working to finalize their best XI, aiming for balance and depth while accumulating crucial points. The competition is fierce, with only one win separating the top five contenders.
Khulna Tigers, previously on a four-match winning streak, encountered a setback in their recent loss and are determined to regain momentum. Meanwhile, Comilla Victorians have enjoyed three victories and suffered only one defeat in their last four matches, eager to continue their winning streak in this encounter. As both teams strive for dominance, cricket enthusiasts anticipate an exhilarating battle on the field.
COV vs KHT BPL 2024: Shere Bangla National Stadium Pitch Report Today Match
On the upcoming match day in Dhaka, teams can anticipate a relatively calm pitch with a slight tendency to offer turn and support for bowlers. Batsmen may encounter a pitch with varying pace, necessitating careful play to accumulate runs, particularly in the later stages of the innings. The weather forecast for Dhaka indicates hot and sunny conditions, ensuring uninterrupted play during the match.
COV vs KHT BPL 2024: Shere Bangla National Stadium T20 Records & Stats
The Shere Bangla National Stadium, located in Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh, has been host to T20 International cricket matches since November 10, 2011, until its last T20 match on March 14, 2023. With a total of 61 matches played at the venue, the statistics reveal a relatively balanced record between home and touring sides, with each winning approximately one-third of the matches. Matches won by the team batting first and second are evenly distributed, showcasing a competitive environment for both scenarios.
Notable individual performances include Ahmed Shehzad’s unbeaten 111 runs for Pakistan against Bangladesh on March 30, 2014, and K M A Paul’s impressive bowling figures of 5/15 for the West Indies against Bangladesh on December 22, 2018. The highest team innings recorded at the venue is 211/4 by Bangladesh against the West Indies on December 20, 2018, while the lowest team innings stands at 60 runs, scored by New Zealand against Bangladesh on September 1, 2021.
Sri Lanka holds the record for the highest successful run chase at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, achieving 194/4 against Bangladesh on February 15, 2018. On average, teams score around 142 runs batting first, with an average of 20.97 runs per wicket and 7.09 runs per over. These statistics provide insight into the dynamics of T20 cricket matches held at the venue, highlighting the competitive nature of contests and the potential for high-scoring encounters.
Also read: COV vs KHT Head to Head BPL Records- BPL Today Match 2024
| City | Mirpur, Dhaka | ||
| Country | Bangladesh | ||
| First T20 Match | 11/10/2011 | ||
| Last T20 Match | 14/03/2023 | ||
| Matches Played | 61 | ||
| Matches Won by Home Side | 21 (34.43%) | ||
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 22 (36.07%) | ||
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 18 (29.51%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 30 (48.39%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 31 (50.00%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 30 (48.39%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 31 (50.00%) | ||
| Matches Tied | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Highest Individual Innings | 111* | Ahmed Shehzad (Pakistan) | 30/03/2014 v Bangladesh |
| Best Bowling | 5/15 | K M A Paul (West Indies) | 22/12/2018 v Bangladesh |
| Highest Team Innings | 211/4 (Bangladesh) | 20/12/2018 v West Indies | |
| Lowest Team Innings | 60 (New Zealand) | 01/09/2021 v Bangladesh | |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 194/4 (Sri Lanka) | 15/02/2018 v Bangladesh | |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 20.97 | ||
| Average Runs per Over | 7.09 | ||
| Average Score Batting First | 142 | ||