BAN vs NZ 2nd ODI: Shere Bangla National Stadium Dhaka Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, Average Score
Published on: Sep 22, 2023 1:44 pm IST|Updated on: Sep 22, 2023 1:44 pm IST
Bangladesh are all set to square off against New Zealand in the second one-day game on Saturday. The game will be held at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka at 1:30 PM IST.
The first game of the three-match series was washed out because of rain. However, Bangladesh bowlers managed to impress within the short spell of play. They reduced the Kiwis to 136/5 in 33.4 overs before the rain interrupted the game.
Bangladesh will take a lot of confidence from the last game as they managed to dominate the proceedings in the first ODI. New Zealand, on the other hand, will try to improve and work on their batting in the tough and slow surfaces while walking into the second game.
In this post, we will take a look at the Shere Bangla National Stadium Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, and Average Score ahead of the 2nd one-day match between Bangladesh vs New Zealand.
Shere Bangla National Stadium’s Pitch Report
The surface is on the sluggish side and the batting won’t be easy on this track. While the spinners are likely to get some turn off the surface, the pacers’ bowl will stop at the batters. Hence, the shot-making will be difficult. The batting might get easier under the lights; therefore, the team winning the toss might opt to bowl first.
Last Three Results at the Venue:
- New Zealand (136/5 in 33.4 overs) could not get any result against Bangladesh because of rain – 21 September 2023
- 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 ODI record in Shere Bangla National Stadium Dhaka
The Bangla Tigers have played 101 ODI matches at this venue. They have won 50 and lost 49 one-day matches here. Meanwhile, two matches 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 Blackcaps have participated in 10 ODI matches at this venue and have won only two of them. Meanwhile, they have lost 7 matches and one game ended without any result.
New Zealand’s Highest Total at the venue:Â 232/10 in 49.3 overs vs Bangladesh in 2010
New Zealand’s Lowest Total at the venue:Â 162/10 in 29.5 overs vs Bangladesh in 2013
Bangladesh vs New Zealand ODI Head-to-Head
Matches:Â 39
Bangladesh Won: 10
New Zealand Won: 28
No Result:Â 1
Tied:Â 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, 118 ODIs, and 61 T20Is.
Shere Bangla National Stadium Dhaka ODI Stats and Records
Total Matches Played: 118
Home Team (Bangladesh) Won: 50
Visiting Team Won: 49
Neutral Side Won: 17
No Result: 2
Match Tied:Â 0
Average 1st Innings Score: 226
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