BAN Vs SA 2nd Test: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium Chattogram Pitch Report

Debashis Sarangi

Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium [Source: @sudharshansrid1/X]Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium [Source: @sudharshansrid1/X]

On Tuesday, Bangladesh will take on South Africa in the second Test of the ongoing two-match series. Led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, the Tigers had a torrid start to the series, losing the first match by seven wickets. 

Bangladesh were miserable with the bat, particularly in the first innings, as the Proteas pace battery dismantled their lineup on the opening day. Despite showing grit and determination in the second innings, the home side could only set a paltry target, which the visitors chased with seven wickets in hand. 

So, moving on to the decider, Bangladesh would be desperate to secure a victory and restore parity. Meanwhile, South Africa will be eyeing a historic series victory to stay alive in the WTC final race. 

As the stage is set for a cracking contest, let's see how the surface at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram will behave throughout the match. 

Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium Ground Stats In Tests

Criterion
Data
Matches Played24
Matches won batting first10
Matches won batting second7
Average 1st innings score418
Average 2nd innings score268
Average 3rd innings score211
Average 4th innings score248

Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium Chattogram Pitch Report: Batters Or Bowlers, Who Will Be More Successful?

The surface at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram might offer a hint of seam movement and extra bounce to the fast bowlers early on with the new ball. However, as the game progresses, the spinners will be the most valuable assets at the venue, getting significant turn off the pitch. The batters will toil hard for runs, with batting getting trickier with each passing day. Considering the track's nature, the toss-winning side will bat first. 

Players To Watch Out For At Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium

Mominul Haque

Experienced Bangladesh batter Mominul Haque didn't have a game worth remembering in Mirpur. However, he has enjoyed stellar success in Chattogram, amassing 1288 runs at an outstanding average of 61.33. Therefore, he could be a player to watch out for in the second Test. 

Kagiso Rabada

Kagiso Rabada looked lethal in Mirpur, troubling the host batters with his hostile spells. With Chattogram's pitch expected to offer some extra zip and carry, Rabada could once again be South Africa's go-to pacer, especially if they bowl first. 

Mehidy Hasan Miraz

The experienced Bangladesh cricketer might be handy with his all-round abilities in Chattogram. Mehidy has 35 wickets in nine Tests in Chattogram and will be a threat to the visiting batters.