Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium Dhaka Ground Stats For BAN vs SA 1st Test

Sakshi Sharma

Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium Dhaka (Source: @ArfaSays_/x.com)Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium Dhaka (Source: @ArfaSays_/x.com)

Bangladesh and South Africa will face in the first Test of their two-match series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka. Both sides come into the game with points to prove, having experienced recent setbacks.  

After a disappointing tour of India, Bangladesh will be eager to put on a better display in familiar conditions. Led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, Bangladesh were soundly defeated in their two-match series against India. Despite their earlier success in Pakistan, where they surprised the cricketing world with a 2-0 series victory, Bangladesh found themselves outclassed against the top-tier Indian side.

South Africa enters the series amid a rough patch across formats. The Proteas have recently suffered losses in the ODI series against Afghanistan and Ireland, signalling more profound challenges within the squad. Their form in limited-overs cricket has been far from ideal, and the team now returns to Test cricket after a hiatus since August.

As both teams aim to reset after recent difficulties, the first Test in Dhaka promises to be a compelling contest. Bangladesh will be banking on home advantage, while South Africa is determined to reassert themselves in Test cricket after a series of setbacks in limited-overs matches. 

Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium Ground Stats

The first match between Bangladesh and South Africa will also take at the historic Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium Dhaka. It has hosted 27 Test matches, where the results indicate that both batting first and second offer equal opportunities for success. Teams batting first have secured 13 wins, while teams chasing have won 11 matches. Additionally, three matches have ended in a draw.

One of the key features of this venue is its diverse pitch, which often strikes a balance between batting and bowling, though the conditions can favour spinners as the match progresses. The highest team total recorded here is a staggering 730 runs. On the other hand, the lowest team total is just 84, which illustrates that the pitch can also turn challenging for batters, especially if spin-friendly conditions prevail.

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Total Matches27
Matches won batting first13
Matches won batting second11
Matches Drawn3
Highest team total 730/6 dec (Sri Lanka Vs BAN)
Lowest team innings
87 (Bangladesh Vs PAK)
Average score batting first 328
Highest Run Chase Achieved209/1 (England Vs BAN)

The average first-innings score at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium is 328, making it a favourable ground for batters to build significant innings. However, bowlers, particularly spinners, tend to come into play as the game progresses, with the pitch offering more turn and grip. Spinners have historically been more effective here, especially in the second innings when the surface breaks down.