Shere Bangla National Stadium facts for kids
| Mirpur Stadium | |
Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium
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| Ground information | |
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| Location | Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Establishment | 2006 |
| Capacity | 26,000 |
| Owner | Dhaka Division |
| Operator | Bangladesh, |
| Tenants | Bangladesh Cricket Team, Dhaka Gladiators |
| End names | |
| Beautiful Bangladesh End Eastern Housing End |
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| International information | |
| First Test | 25–27 May, 2007: Bangladesh v  India |
| Last Test | 13–17 Nov, 2012: Bangladesh v  West Indies |
| First ODI | 8 Dec, 2006: Bangladesh v  Zimbabwe |
| Last ODI | 8 Dec, 2012: Bangladesh v West Indies |
| As of 09 Dec, 2012 Source: Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Cricinfo |
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The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, often called Mirpur Stadium, is a famous cricket ground in Bangladesh. It is located in Mirpur, a part of Dhaka. This stadium can hold up to 26,000 people. It was built in 2006.
This stadium has hosted many important cricket matches. These include first-class, Test, ODI, and Twenty20 games. It also hosts women's cricket matches. Big international events like the ICC World Cup and Asia Cup have been played here.
What Makes This Stadium Special?
The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium is a very modern place. Many people think it is one of the best cricket grounds in South Asia. One of its coolest features is its great drainage system. This helps to quickly remove water if it rains, so games can start again fast.
The stadium was first built for football and athletics. That's why it was first shaped like a rectangle. But when it became a cricket stadium, it was changed to an oval shape. This shape is perfect for cricket.
In 2009, bright floodlights were added to the stadium. This means it can host exciting day-night matches.
Images for kids
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A wide view of Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium
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The practice ground at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium
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Fireworks during the BPL Opening Ceremony in 2015
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Statues of cricketers outside the stadium
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See also
In Spanish: Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium para niños
