BAN vs NZ 1st ODI: Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium Pitch Report, Stats, and ODI Records

Bangladesh will lock horns with New Zealand in the first ODI of the three-match series on Thursday, September 21 at the iconic Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka.

With the ICC World Cup 2023 right around the corner, just two weeks away, this series becomes a pivotal rehearsal for both teams. Let’s take a look at the pitch report, and stats of Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka.

Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka Pitch Report

Mirpur’s Sher-e-Bangla Stadium is famous for its spin-friendly track. Batting here is not a walk in the park. Expect the ball to skid and spin all day long, so the batters need to grind it out in the middle to put runs on the board.

Since chasing teams at this venue have a knack for winning in 50-over matches. So, the toss winner might just choose to follow that tried-and-true path. Anything around 270-290 will be the challenging total.

Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka Pitch Stats

• Total matches played: 127
• Matches won batting first: 58
• Matches won bowling first: 67

• Average 1st Inns scores: 223
• Average 2nd Inns scores: 192

• Highest total recorded: 370/4 (50 Ov) by IND vs BAN
• Lowest total recorded: 58/10 (17.4 Ov) by BAN vs IND
• Highest score chased: 330/4 (47.5 Ov) by IND vs PAK
• Lowest score defended: 105/10 (25.3 Ov) by IND vs BAN