BPL 2024: Shere Bangla National Stadium Dhaka Pitch Report, T20 Stats and Last BPL Match Scorecard

Six matches of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League season have concluded. The Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka is hosting the opening phase of the league. The first 8 matches of the season are scheduled to be played at this venue before the league moves to Sylhet. On January 23, the match number 7 and 8 of the BPL 2024 will take place. As this date approaches, let’s take a look at the previous 6 matches and analyze the pitch report of the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.

Dhaka Cricket Stadium will host a total of 22 matches of BPL 2024 season including the playoffs stage and the final. The venue has been Bangladesh’s premium cricket venue. It’s the home of the cricket in the country.

Dhaka Cricket Stadium BPL 2024 T20 Records

Dhaka has hosted six BPL matches this season, and thus far, no team has successfully defended a total at this venue. In all six previous matches, the scores have been successfully chased down here.

• Matches Played: 6
• Won by the team batting first: 0
• Won by the team batting second: 6
• No Result: 0
• Biggest score while batting first: Fortune Barishal – 187/4 (20) vs Khulna Tigers
• Lowest score while batting first: Chattogram Challengers – 121/10 (19.5) vs Khulna Tigers
• Biggest total chased: Khulna Tigers chased 187 vs Fortune Barishal
• Lowest Score Defended: No score defended here
• Dhaka Cricket Stadium average 1st innings score in men’s BPL: 150
• Dhaka Cricket Stadium average 2nd innings score in men’s BPL: 152
• Best figures for a Pacer: Khaled Ahmed (Fortune Barishal) – 4/31 vs Rangpur Riders
• Best figures for a Spinner: Nahidul Islam (Khulna Tigers) – 4/12 vs Chattogram Challengers
• Highest score by a Batter: Zakir Hasan (Sylhet Strikers) – 70*(43) vs Chattogram Challengers

Shere Bangla National Stadium Dhaka Pitch Report for BPL 2024

A typical Dhaka pitch is known for its slow nature. The innings start with a good surface to bat on, but as the match progresses, the surface tends to slow down, which makes the role of spinners crucial. If playing steadily the run can be scored here.

The chasing sides have found success at this venue. Interestingly, in all six BPL matches this season, the toss winner chose to bowl first, and on all six occasions, the team bowling first emerged winner. It wouldn’t be surprising if the toss winner in the upcoming matches at Dhaka opts to bowl first as well.

Dhaka Stadium Last T20 Match Scorecard (Last BPL 2024 Match)

On January 22, the match between Fortune Barishal and Khulna Tigers took place. Thanks to Mushfiqur Rahim’s knock of 68 and Tamim Iqbal’s contribution of 40 runs, Barishal posted the highest first-innings total of BPL 2024. However, the Khulna Tigers successfully chased the 187-run total.