Comilla Victorians (COV) are set to clash with Khulna Tigers (KHT) in match 32 of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL 2024) at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Wednesday, February 14th.
COV vs KHT BPL 2024: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram Pitch Report Today Match
Game 32 marks the fourth match of the ongoing BPL 2024 to grace Chattogram’s Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium. In the previous BPL edition, the venue witnessed the highest team total, with Fortune Barishal posting 238/4 against Rangpur Riders. Despite this, most matches here were low-scoring affairs, with an average first-innings score of 162. Chasing teams won seven matches, while five were clinched by sides batting first. Expect a batting-friendly pitch with some grass cover, favoring pacers to exploit bounce in the middle overs.
Winning the toss and batting first could be advantageous, allowing teams to set a target. Meanwhile, chasing sides will need to gauge the pitch and tailor their approach accordingly. Weather-wise, expect temperatures around 24 degrees Celsius with slightly high humidity at 57%, but no rainfall interruptions anticipated.
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COV vs KHT BPL 2024: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram T20 Records & Stats
The Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, located in Chittagong, Bangladesh, has hosted T20 International matches under various names, including the Chittagong Divisional Stadium. It hosted its first T20 match on 12/02/2014 and its last on 31/03/2023. In total, 24 matches were played at this venue.
Home sides won 6 matches (25.00%), while touring sides clinched 4 victories (16.67%). Neutral sides dominated with 14 wins (58.33%). Matches were evenly split between those won batting first and second, with 12 victories each (50.00%). Teams winning the toss won 9 matches (37.50%), while those losing the toss secured 15 wins (62.50%).
There were no tied matches or no-result games recorded. The highest individual innings was 116* by A D Hales (England) on 27/03/2014 against Sri Lanka. The best bowling figures were 5/3 by H M R K B Herath (Sri Lanka) on 31/03/2014 against New Zealand.
The highest team innings was 207/5 by Bangladesh on 27/03/2023 against Ireland, while the lowest team innings was 39 by Netherlands on 24/03/2014 against Sri Lanka. The highest successful run chase was 190/4 by England on 27/03/2014 against Sri Lanka.
On average, there were 21.26 runs per wicket and 7.67 runs per over. The average score batting first was 150.
| City | Chittagong | ||
| Country | Bangladesh | ||
| Also or previously Known as | Chittagong Divisional Stadium | ||
| First T20 Match | 12/02/2014 | ||
| Last T20 Match | 31/03/2023 | ||
| Matches Played | 24 | ||
| Matches Won by Home Side | 6 (25.00%) | ||
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 4 (16.67%) | ||
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 14 (58.33%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 12 (50.00%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 12 (50.00%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 9 (37.50%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 15 (62.50%) | ||
| Matches Tied | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Highest Individual Innings | 116* | A D Hales (England) | 27/03/2014 v Sri Lanka |
| Best Bowling | 5/3 | H M R K B Herath (Sri Lanka) | 31/03/2014 v New Zealand |
| Highest Team Innings | 207/5 (Bangladesh) | 27/03/2023 v Ireland | |
| Lowest Team Innings | 39 (Netherlands) | 24/03/2014 v Sri Lanka | |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 190/4 (England) | 27/03/2014 v Sri Lanka | |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 21.26 | ||
| Average Runs per Over | 7.67 | ||
| Average Score Batting First | 150 | ||
