FBA vs COV BPL 2024: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka Pitch Report, T20 Records & Stats
In the ongoing BPL 2024, Fortune Barishal (FBA) and Comilla Victorians (COV) clash in match 8 at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Tuesday, January 23. Both teams have had their share of action, with Fortune Barishal triumphing in their opening game, while Comilla Victorians faced a defeat in their opener. Barishal’s convincing win against Rangpur Riders has set the stage for them to maintain their winning streak.
Litton Das leads Comilla, guiding a formidable batting order featuring Imrul Kayes, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, and Mahidul Islam Ankon. The key all-rounder, Roston Chase, is supported by a pace attack led by Mustafizur Rahman and Tanvir Islam, as they aim for a robust performance against Fortune Barishal.
Under the captaincy of Tamim Iqbal, Fortune Barishal showcases a star-studded lineup, including Ibrahim Zadran, Soumya Sarkar, Shoaib Malik, and the experienced Mushfiqur Rahim. The bowling unit, featuring Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Dunith Wellalage, and Mohammad Imran, ensures a well-balanced combination for a competitive encounter.
FBA vs COV BPL 2024: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka Pitch Report
The Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka provides consistently balanced pitches. Initial assistance for pacers is expected with the new ball, while as the match advances, spinners become influential. Batsmen may find the conditions challenging, but with patience at the crease, scoring runs should not be excessively difficult. Fortunately, no rain is expected to impact the game, bringing positive news for cricket enthusiasts. The temperature is forecasted to remain in the early 20s.
FBA vs COV BPL 2024: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka T20 Records & Stats
The Shere Bangla National Stadium, situated in Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh, has hosted 61 T20 International matches. The first T20 took place on November 10, 2011, and the most recent on March 14, 2023. In these contests, the home side won 21 matches (34.43%), the touring side claimed victory in 22 matches (36.07%), and neutral sides triumphed in 18 matches (29.51%).
Teams batting first secured 30 wins (48.39%), while those batting second won 31 matches (50.00%). The team winning the toss also won 30 matches (48.39%), and interestingly, the team losing the toss won an equal number of matches, making it 50.00% for both scenarios. Notably, there were no tied matches or instances with no result.
The highest individual innings was an unbeaten 111 by Ahmed Shehzad (Pakistan) on March 30, 2014, against Bangladesh. The best bowling performance was recorded by K M A Paul (West Indies), who took 5/15 on December 22, 2018, against Bangladesh.
The highest team innings was 211/4 by Bangladesh on December 20, 2018, against West Indies. On the other end, the lowest team innings was 60 by New Zealand on September 1, 2021, against Bangladesh.
The highest successful run chase was 194/4 by Sri Lanka on February 15, 2018, against Bangladesh. The average runs per wicket at the stadium stand at 20.97, and the average runs per over is 7.09. The average score when batting first is 142.
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| 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 | ||