Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium facts for kids
| Mirpur Cricket Stadium | |
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| Location | Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Capacity | 25,416 |
| Owner | National Sports Council |
| Operator | Bangladesh Cricket Board |
| Tenants | Bangladesh cricket team, Dhaka Capitals |
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| International information | |
| First Test | 25–27 May 2007: Bangladesh v  India |
| Last Test | 21–25 October 2024: Bangladesh v  South Africa |
| First ODI | 8 December 2006: Bangladesh v  Zimbabwe |
| Last ODI | 26 September 2023: Bangladesh v  New Zealand |
| First T20I | 11 October 2011: Bangladesh v  West Indies |
| Last T20I | 24 July 2025: Bangladesh v  Pakistan |
| First WODI | 17 February 2009: Pakistan v  Sri Lanka |
| Last WODI | 27 March 2024: Bangladesh v  Australia |
| First WT20I | 11 September 2012: Bangladesh v South Africa |
| Last WT20I | 4 April 2024: Bangladesh v Australia |
| As of 21 October 2024 Source: Cricinfo |
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The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS), also known as Mirpur Stadium, is a famous international cricket ground. It is located in Mirpur, Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. This stadium is about 10 kilometers from the city center. It can hold around 25,000 people. The stadium is named after A. K. Fazlul Huq, a respected Bengali leader. He was given the title Sher-e-Bangla, which means "Tiger of Bengal".
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History of the Mirpur Stadium
From Football to Cricket
The stadium was first built in the late 1980s for football games. It hosted its first football matches in 1987 and 1988. In 2004, the Bangladesh Cricket Board took over the stadium. It then became the main home for both the men's and women's national cricket teams. Before this, the Bangabandhu National Stadium was their home ground. The field itself is quite large, measuring 186 meters by 136 meters.
Key Cricket Events and Milestones
The first international cricket match at the newly changed stadium was in December 2006. Since then, it has hosted many important cricket events. These include matches for the 2011 World Cup. It also hosted the 2012, 2014, and 2016 Asia Cup. Most matches of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) are played here too.
The stadium was also the venue for the finals of the 2014 ICC World Twenty20 and the Women's World Twenty20. The first International T20 match here was on October 11, 2011, between Bangladesh and West Indies.
On January 17, 2018, the stadium became the sixth and fastest venue to host 100 One Day Internationals (ODIs). For the 2019–20 Bangabandhu BPL Final, a record 27,725 fans attended. This was even more than its official seating capacity!
On March 3, 2023, the stadium hosted its 200th men's international match. This was also the 100th ODI played by the Bangladesh men's team at this venue. During a Test match in June 2023, Najmul Hossain Shanto scored a century. This was the 100th century scored at this stadium across all three international cricket formats.
Stadium Facilities and Upgrades
The stadium was originally built for football and athletics. This meant it had a rectangular shape. To make it perfect for cricket, a lot of work was needed. The athletics tracks were removed. About three feet of soil was dug out to get rid of the red clay. Then, PVC pipes were put in, followed by rock chips, sand, and finally, grass. The ground is very level, with only a 29-inch difference from the middle wicket to the boundary.
In 2009, floodlights were installed. This allowed the stadium to host exciting day/night cricket matches.
First International Matches Played
This stadium has seen many "firsts" in cricket:
- Its first Test match was on May 25, 2007. The home team played against India.
- The first ODI was on December 8, 2006. Bangladesh played against the Zimbabwe.
- The first T20I match was on October 11, 2011. It was between Bangladesh and West Indies.
Stadium Statistics and Records
Match Statistics
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| Format | P | H | T | N | D/N/T | Inaugural Match | Latest Match | Refs | |
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| Test | 26 | 8 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 25 May 2007 | 14 June 2023 | ||
| ODIs | 117 | 50 | 50 | 17 | 1 | 8 December 2006 | 3 March 2023 | ||
| T20Is | 61 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 0 | 11 October 2011 | 14 March 2023 | ||
Last updated: Bangladesh v  Afghanistan 18 June 2023 |
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- The stadium hosted 6 matches during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011. Bangladesh played 4 group matches here. One quarter-final match was also played between Pakistan and West Indies.
- It hosted all Pool A matches of the 2014 ICC World Twenty20. It also hosted the knockout stage matches and the opening match.
- The venue hosted all matches of the 2012 Asia Cup and Asia Cup 2016. The 2016 Asia Cup was the first ever in the T20 format.
Amazing Records Set Here
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- Tamim Iqbal is one of the top players for scoring the most ODI centuries at a single ground. He has scored 5 centuries here!
- On June 17, 2014, Taskin Ahmed became the first Bangladeshi bowler to take 5 wickets in his first ODI match. He was also the youngest player (19 years old) to do this.
- In the same match, Stuart Binny from India took 6 wickets for only 4 runs. These are the best bowling figures ever by an Indian in ODI history.
- On December 1, 2014, Taijul Islam became the first cricketer to take a Hat-Trick in his very first ODI match.
- On April 17, 2015, Bangladesh scored their highest ODI total (329–6) against any team. This happened against Pakistan.
- On June 18, 2015, Mustafizur Rahman became only the second Bangladeshi bowler to take 5 wickets in his first ODI. He achieved this against India at this stadium, just one year and one day after Taskin Ahmed's similar feat.
- Mustafizur Rahman also became only the second bowler to take 5-wicket hauls in his first two matches. He is the only bowler to take 11 wickets in his first two ODIs. He also took 13 wickets in his first three matches, setting a record for a three-match ODI series.
- On July 10, 2015, Kagiso Rabada made his ODI debut and took a Hat-trick. He also achieved the best bowling figures (6/16) in an ODI debut.
- On January 23, 2018, Tamim Iqbal became the first Bangladeshi batsman to reach 6,000 runs in ODIs. He also became the highest run-scorer at a single venue in ODIs, passing Sanath Jayasuriya's record.
- On November 3, 2018, Mushfiqur Rahim became the first wicket-keeper batsman to score two double centuries in Test cricket history.
- In March 2023, Mushfiqur Rahim became the only cricketer to play 150 matches at a single venue.
- During a Test match in June 2023, Bangladesh achieved their biggest win margin in Tests by runs. It was also the third biggest win in Test history by runs, and the biggest in the 21st century.
- In the same Test match, Najmul Hossain Shanto became the second Bangladeshi batter to score centuries in both innings of a Test match.
Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Matches
The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium has been a central hub for the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). Up until the 2019-20 BPL season, it hosted most of the matches, totaling 198 games. This includes all the important playoff matches and the finals.
2011 Cricket World Cup Matches
The stadium was one of the venues for the 2011 Cricket World Cup. This big tournament was held from February 19 to April 2, and was co-hosted by Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and India. The Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium hosted 4 group matches and 2 quarter-final matches.
Stadium Renovations for the World Cup
Before the 2011 World Cup, the stadium went through many big changes. A huge screen and an electronic scoreboard were put in. The old sight-screens were replaced with new electronic ones. The floodlights were made better. A special hover cover was bought from the UK to protect the pitch from rain. New plastic seats were installed all around the ground. A new media center was built for about 200 journalists. The dressing rooms also got a fresh new look. Next to the main ground, a new Cricket Academy was created with a new training ground. This added to the existing indoor training facility.
Group Stage Matches
| 19 February 2011 14:30 (D/N) Scorecard |
India 370/4 (50 overs) |
v | Bangladesh 283/9 (50 overs) |
India won by 87 runs Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka Umpires: Steve Davis (Aus) and Kumar Dharmasena (SL) Player of the match: Virender Sehwag (Ind) |
| Virender Sehwag 175 (140) Shakib Al Hasan 1/61 (10 overs) |
Tamim Iqbal 70 (86) Munaf Patel 4/48 (10 overs) |
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| 25 February 2011 14:30 (D/N) Scorecard |
Bangladesh 205 (49.2 overs) |
v |  Ireland178 (45 overs) |
Bangladesh won by 27 runs Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka Umpires: Aleem Dar (Pak) and Rod Tucker (Aus) Player of the match: Tamim Iqbal (Ban) |
| Tamim Iqbal 44 (43) Andre Botha 3/32 (9 overs) |
Niall O'Brien 38 (52) Shafiul Islam 4/21 (8 overs) |
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| 4 March 2011 14:30 (D/N) Scorecard |
Bangladesh 58 (18.5 overs) |
v | West Indies 59/1 (12.2 overs) |
West Indies won by 9 wickets Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka Umpires: Steve Davis (Aus) and Kumar Dharmasena (SL) Player of the match: Kemar Roach (WI) |
| Junaid Siddique 25 (27) Sulieman Benn 4/18 (5.5 overs) |
Chris Gayle 37* (36) Naeem Islam 1/14 (6 overs) |
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| 19 March 2011 09:30 Scorecard |
South Africa 284/8 (50 overs) |
v | Bangladesh 78 (28 overs) |
South Africa won by 206 runs Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka Umpires: Aleem Dar (Pak) and Daryl Harper (Aus) Player of the match: Lonwabo Tsotsobe (SA) |
| Jacques Kallis 69 (76) Rubel Hossain 3/56 (8 overs) |
Shakib Al Hasan 30 (49) Robin Peterson 4/12 (7 overs) |
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Quarter-Final Matches
| 23 March 2011 14:30 (D/N) Scorecard |
West Indies 112 (43.3 overs) |
v | Pakistan 113/0 (20.5 overs) |
Pakistan won by 10 wickets Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka Umpires: Billy Bowden (NZ) and Steve Davis (Aus) Player of the match: Mohammad Hafeez (Pak) |
| Shivnarine Chanderpaul 44* (106) Shahid Afridi 4/30 (9.3 overs) |
Mohammad Hafeez 61* (64) | |||
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| 25 March 2011 14:30 (D/N) Scorecard |
New Zealand 221/8 (50 overs) |
v | South Africa 172 (43.2 overs) |
New Zealand won by 49 runs Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka Umpires: Aleem Dar (Pak) and Rod Tucker (Aus) Player of the match: Jacob Oram (NZ) |
| Jesse Ryder 83 (121) Morné Morkel 3/46 (8 overs) |
Jacques Kallis 47 (75) Jacob Oram 4/39 (9 overs) |
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More About Cricket Stadiums
- List of international cricket five-wicket hauls at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium
- List of international cricket centuries at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium
- List of international cricket grounds in Bangladesh
- Stadiums in Bangladesh
See also
In Spanish: Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium para niños
