Bangladesh takes on Australia for a 5-match T20 series starting from August 3. This is the first occasion when both the teams come face-to-face in a bilateral series. Considering the Covid conditions, all the matches are scheduled to be held at the same venue. Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka, will host all the matches of the series. Hence, here are the T20 Records & Pitch Report of the Shere Bangla National Stadium Dhaka.
Both the teams have faced each other 4 times in the T20 World Cup and Australia has been on the winning side each time. Australia would like to continue the winning streak whereas the Bangladesh side would open its account against the Oz. Both the teams are into their final preparations ahead of the T20 World Cup 2021.
Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka, T20 Records
The T20 records of Dhaka National stadium suggest that high-scoring T20 matches are rarely seen here. Though the highest total recorded here is 211, the average 1st and 2nd innings scores are 152 and 130 respectively. Out of the 44 matches played here, the teams batting first and second have won 22 times each.
The scoring pattern of Dhaka suggests that mostly the teams are unable to cross the 150-run mark here. Here’s the scoring pattern and the T20 Records of the Dhaka National stadium :
Scoring Pattern
Below Score 150: 22
Score between 150 and 169: 8
Score between 170 and 189: 5
Above Score 190: 9
STATS
| Total matches | 44 |
| Matches won batting first | 22 |
| Matches won bowling first | 22 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 152 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 130 |
| Highest total recorded | 211/4 (20 Ov) by BAN vs WI |
| Lowest total recorded | 72/10 (17.1 Ov) by AFG vs BAN |
| Highest score chased | 194/4 (16.4 Ov) by SL vs BAN |
| Lowest score defended | 129/8 (20 Ov) by SL vs UAE |
Pitch Report and Weather during BAN vs AUS series
Though the T20 records of the stadium say otherwise, the pitch here at Dhaka, is reported to be easy to bat on. Though it’s seen that as the match progress, the pitch starts offering some help to the spinners. In fact, spinners dominate in the list of the best bowling figures in Dhaka with as many as 5 spinners. Considering these facts, any captain must look to bat first after winning the toss.
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There are chances of thunderstorms throughout the week with 70% chances of rain. With Southeast Asia experiencing monsoon season currently, the series might be affected due to rain.
