Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium Records: Check out BAN vs AFG records at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram ahead of Bangladesh vs Afghanistan 1st ODI

Bangladesh are all set to lock horns with the visiting Afghanistan team in a three-match ODI series and two-match T20I series. The first ODI game between Bangladesh and Afghanistan will be taking place at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on 5 July, 2023. Hosts Bangladesh have managed to win as many as three ODI matches in the recent while and Afghanistan have witnessed just a single victory during their last 5 ODI games.

BAN vs AFG 1st ODI: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium Records

The Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium has witnessed the surpassing of the 300-run mark in only three out of 50 ODI innings. Among the matches played here, 10 have been won by the team batting first, while 15 have been won by the team batting second.

Bangladesh holds an impressive record at this venue ahead of the BAN vs AFG 1st ODI, having successfully chased down the target in 11 out of 15 ODI matches. They also hold the record for the highest successful run-chase in Chattogram ODIs, which coincidentally happens to be the fifth-highest innings total achieved at this ground.

In terms of ODIs, Bangladesh has participated in all 25 matches played at this stadium. With 16 victories and nine losses, they have established a commendable record as the host team. On the other hand, Afghanistan had a less successful stint in the city last year, winning only one match out of the three ODIs they played here.

Based on historical records, the average score on this ground has been 208 runs, indicating a strong influence of the bowling units in restricting scoring. Furthermore, statistical data supports the notion that teams bowling second at this venue have a greater chance of winning. The conditions tend to favor the bowlers during the second innings, posing challenges for the chasing team to successfully reach their target.