FBA vs RAN BPL 2024: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium Pitch Report and T20 Records & Stats
In the 38th match of the ongoing BPL 2024, Fortune Barishal (FBA) will face off against Rangpur Riders (RAN) at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Monday, February 19. Rangpur Riders have showcased outstanding form in the tournament, securing eight victories out of the ten matches played this season.
Fortune Barishal occupies the third spot in the standings, accumulating 12 points from 10 matches. With six victories under their belt, they aim to clinch their seventh win of the season.
FBA vs RAN BPL 2024: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium Pitch Report Today Match
The Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium surface is known to favor batsmen, suggesting a potential high-scoring match with limited assistance for bowlers. Choosing to bat first and setting a substantial total could be a strategic move in such conditions.
FBA vs RAN BPL 2024: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium T20 Records & Stats
The Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, located in Chittagong, Bangladesh, has been a prominent venue for T20 International cricket matches. Formerly known as the Chittagong Divisional Stadium, it hosted its first T20 match on February 12, 2014, and the last one took place on March 31, 2023. Over the course of its history, a total of 24 T20 matches have been played at this venue.
In terms of home advantage, the statistics show that the home side has won 25% of the matches played here, while touring sides have clinched victory in 16.67% of the matches. However, the majority of matches, 58.33%, have been won by neutral teams, indicating that the pitch doesn’t heavily favor the home team.
Interestingly, the stats regarding batting first and second are evenly balanced, with both scenarios resulting in victories for teams on 50% of occasions. This suggests that the pitch conditions at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium do not significantly favor one strategy over the other.
When it comes to the influence of the toss, teams winning it have won 37.50% of matches, while those losing the toss have emerged victorious in 62.50% of matches, indicating that the pitch conditions remain relatively consistent throughout the game.
Noteworthy individual performances include a stunning 116* by A D Hales of England against Sri Lanka on March 27, 2014, marking the highest individual innings at the stadium. Meanwhile, the best bowling figures belong to H M R K B Herath of Sri Lanka, who took 5 wickets for 3 runs against New Zealand on March 31, 2014.
The highest team innings record is held by Bangladesh, who scored 207/5 against Ireland on March 27, 2023, while the lowest team innings saw the Netherlands being bundled out for just 39 runs by Sri Lanka on March 24, 2014.
Overall, the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium has witnessed thrilling T20 encounters, with an average runs per wicket of 21.26 and an average runs per over of 7.67, making it an exciting venue for both players and spectators alike.
| 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 | ||
