Rangpur Riders and Comilla Victorians, finishing first and second respectively in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), earn an extra opportunity to qualify for the finals. Both teams showcased exceptional consistency in the league stage and will face off on February 26 at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. The winner will secure a direct entry into the finals, while the losing team will proceed to play Qualifier 2. Under the leadership of Nurul Hasan, Rangpur has triumphed in nine out of their 12 matches in the league stage. However, they suffered a setback in their last league game against Comilla, enduring a six-wicket defeat. James Neesham played a standout innings, scoring 69* runs off 42 deliveries, but lacked support from other batters as they posted a modest total of 150 runs in the first innings. This raises concerns for their performance. Conversely, Comilla boasts Andre Russell’s phenomenal form. In the last match, the West Indies international blazed 43* runs off 12 deliveries, supported by Mahidul Islam Ankon and Litton Das, who contributed to the team’s victory. With a confident outlook, especially with their bowling department also stepping up, Comilla Victorians are poised for success.
RAN vs COV BPL 2024 Qualifier 1: Shere Bangla National Stadium T20 Records & Stats
The Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh, has hosted 61 T20 International matches from October 11, 2011, to March 14, 2023. In these matches:
- The home side won 21 games (34.43%).
- The touring side won 22 games (36.07%).
- Neutral teams won 18 matches (29.51%).
Teams batting first won 30 matches (48.39%), while teams chasing won 31 matches (50.00%). There were no tied matches or matches with no result recorded.
Some notable records include:
- Highest individual innings: Ahmed Shehzad (Pakistan) scored 111* runs on March 30, 2014, against Bangladesh.
- Best bowling figures: K M A Paul (West Indies) took 5/15 on December 22, 2018, against Bangladesh.
- Highest team innings: Bangladesh scored 211/4 on December 20, 2018, against West Indies.
- Lowest team innings: New Zealand was bowled out for 60 runs on September 1, 2021, against Bangladesh.
- Highest successful run chase: Sri Lanka chased down 194/4 on February 15, 2018, against Bangladesh.
On average, there are 20.97 runs scored per wicket, and the average runs per over is 7.09. The average score batting first is 142 runs.
| 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 | ||