BAN vs NZ 1st ODI: Shere Bangla National Stadium Dhaka Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, Average Score

Bangladesh are all set to host New Zealand for a three-match ODI series. The first game will be played on Thursday at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka at 1:30 PM IST.

New Zealand have not arrived with all first-team players but a few of them will get accustomed to the conditions in the Indian subcontinent ahead of the World Cup 2023. On the other hand, Bangladesh are coming off a disappointing campaign in the Asia Cup 2023.

However, Bangladesh got a big boost after a win over India in their last game. They will be eager to look to gain some momentum ahead of the World Cup 2023. In this post, we will take a closer look at the Shere Bangla National Stadium Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, and Average Score ahead of the 1st ODI game between Bangladesh vs New Zealand.

Shere Bangla National Stadium’s Pitch Report

It is a slow wicket and the spinners are likely to dominate the proceedings here. The batters will have to be technically correct to score runs here. The batting might get easier under lights and hence, the team winning the toss is likely to field first.

Last Three Results at the Venue:

• England (326/7 in 50 overs) defeated Bangladesh (194/10 in 44.4 overs) by 132 runs – 3 March 2023
• Bangladesh (209/10 in 47.2 overs) lost to England (212/7 in 48.4 overs) by 3 wickets – 1 March 2023
• Bangladesh (271/7 in 50 overs) defeated India (266/9 in 50 overs) by 5 runs – 7 December 2022

Bangladesh ODI record in Shere Bangla National Stadium Dhaka

Shere Bangla National Stadium is a happy hunting ground for Bangladesh. They have played a total of 100 ODI matches here and won 50. Meanwhile, they have lost 49 matches and one game ended without any result.

Bangladesh’s Highest Total at the venue: 329/6 in 50 overs vs Pakistan in 2015
Bangladesh’s Lowest Total at the venue: 58/10 in 18.5 overs vs West Indies in 2011

New Zealand ODI record in Shere Bangla National Stadium Dhaka

The Kiwis have played a total of 9 matches here. They have won only two ODIs here and lost seven.

New Zealand’s Highest Total at the venue: 232/10 in 49.3 overs vs Bangladesh in 2010
New Zealand’s Lowest Total at the venue: 162/10 in 29.5 overs vs Bangladesh in 2013

Bangladesh vs New Zealand ODI Head-to-Head

Matches: 38
Bangladesh Won: 10
New Zealand Won: 28
No Result: 0
Tied: 0
Highest Total For Bangladesh: 309/6 in 49.2 overs in 2013
Lowest Total For Bangladesh: 77/10 in 19.3 overs in 2002
Highest Total For New Zealand: 341/7 in 50 overs in 2016
Lowest Total For New Zealand: 162/10 in 29.5 overs in 2013

Shere Bangla National Stadium Dhaka Ground Info

Seating Capacity: 25000
Number of matches hosted: 26 Tests, 117 ODIs, and 61 T20Is.

Shere Bangla National Stadium Dhaka ODI Stats and Records

Total Matches Played: 117
Home Team (Bangladesh) Won: 50
Visiting Team Won: 49
Neutral Side Won: 17
No Result: 1
Match Tied: 0

Average 1st Innings Score: 227
Matches Won Batting 1st: 55
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 61
Highest Team Total: 370/4 by India vs Bangladesh in 2011
Lowest Team Total: 58/10 by Bangladesh vs West Indies in 2011
Highest Run Chase: 330/4 by India vs Pakistan in 2012

Highest Individual Score: 185* by Shane Watson (Australia) vs Bangladesh in 2011
Best Bowling Figures: 6/4 by Stuart Binny (India) vs Bangladesh in 2014
Most Runs: Tamim Iqbal (Bangladesh) – 2853 runs in 85 matches
Most Wickets: Shakib Al Hasan – 131 wickets in 89 matches
Most Sixes in ODIs at the venue: Tamim Iqbal (Bangladesh) – 35 Sixes