COV vs RAN BPL 2024: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium Pitch Report and T20 Records & Stats

COV vs RAN BPL 2024: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium Pitch Report and T20 Records & Stats

COV vs RAN BPL 2024: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium Pitch Report and T20 Records & Stats

In the 40th match of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024, the Comilla Victorians (COV) will face off against the Rangpur Riders (RAN) at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Tuesday, February 20. This encounter promises to be a thrilling showdown between two top contenders.

The Comilla Victorians, currently in second place, have secured seven wins out of nine games, accumulating 14 points. Meanwhile, the Rangpur Riders, leading the pack, have notched up eight victories in 10 matches, amassing 16 points. Both teams will be eager to showcase their best performances in this high-stakes match.

COV vs RAN BPL 2024: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium Pitch Report Today Match

The pitch at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium is known to favor batsmen, suggesting a high-scoring game. With limited assistance for bowlers, teams winning the toss might opt to bat first, aiming to set a formidable target and capitalize on the favorable conditions for batting.

COV vs RAN BPL 2024: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium T20 Records & Stats

The Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, located in Chittagong, Bangladesh, has hosted 24 T20 international matches. It was previously known as the Chittagong Divisional Stadium. The stadium witnessed its first T20 match on December 2, 2014, and the last one on March 31, 2023.

Among these matches, the home side won 6 games (25%), while touring teams clinched victory in 4 matches (16.67%). Matches played between neutral teams resulted in 14 wins (58.33%). Batting first or second seems evenly advantageous, with both scenarios resulting in 12 wins each (50%). Teams winning the toss won 9 matches (37.50%), while those losing the toss triumphed in 15 matches (62.50%).

There were no tied matches or matches with no result. The highest individual innings record belongs to A D Hales from England with an unbeaten 116 runs scored against Sri Lanka on March 27, 2014. The best bowling figures were achieved by H M R K B Herath from Sri Lanka, who took 5 wickets for 3 runs against New Zealand on March 31, 2014.

The highest team innings was posted by Bangladesh, scoring 207/5 against Ireland on March 27, 2023. Conversely, the lowest team innings was 39 runs, scored by the Netherlands against Sri Lanka on March 24, 2014. The highest successful run chase was achieved by England, scoring 190/4 against Sri Lanka on March 27, 2014. On average, each wicket fell at 21.26 runs, with an average of 7.67 runs per over. The average score while batting first was 150 runs.

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CityChittagong
CountryBangladesh
Also or previously Known asChittagong Divisional Stadium
First T20 Match12/02/2014
Last T20 Match31/03/2023
Matches Played24
Matches Won by Home Side6 (25.00%)
Matches Won by Touring Side4 (16.67%)
Matches Won by Neutral Side14 (58.33%)
Matches Won Batting First12 (50.00%)
Matches Won Batting Second12 (50.00%)
Matches Won Winning Toss9 (37.50%)
Matches Won Losing Toss15 (62.50%)
Matches Tied0 (0.00%)
Matches with No Result0 (0.00%)
Highest Individual Innings116*A D Hales (England)27/03/2014 v Sri Lanka
Best Bowling5/3H M R K B Herath (Sri Lanka)31/03/2014 v New Zealand
Highest Team Innings207/5 (Bangladesh)27/03/2023 v Ireland
Lowest Team Innings39 (Netherlands)24/03/2014 v Sri Lanka
Highest Run Chase Achieved190/4 (England)27/03/2014 v Sri Lanka
Average Runs per Wicket21.26
Average Runs per Over7.67
Average Score Batting First150
IPL 2024

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