Bangladesh have won seven and lost six in 13 one-day international at Zahur Ahmed Chowdury Stadium Chittagong where they play the third and final match of the series against Pakistan on Tuesday (December 6). This day/night match will start at 12.30 (PST). This will be the first ODI between Pakistan and Bangladesh at this ground. Pakistan beat Bangladesh in both matches played in Chittangong but these two matches were played at MA Aziz Stadium which was not in use since January 26, 2005. Situated about half-an-hour outside the city centre, Zahur Ahmed Chowdury Stadium, formerly know as the Chittagong Divisional Stadium, was one of the five purpose-built cricket grounds established in the run-up to the 2004 Under-19 World Cup. It was finally granted full international status in January 2006, ahead of Sri Lanka’s visit to the country. The stadium itself is an unremarkable concrete bowl set in acres of prime agricultural land, with a three-tier pavilion providing the focal point.
HIGHEST INNINGS TOTALS: Sri Lanka holds the record of making the highest ever score at this ground. They made 309 for seven in 50 overs against Bangladesh on February 25, 2006. Bangladesh’s 239 for nine in 50 overs against England on March 5, 2010 is the highest by hosts.
LOWEST INNINGS TOTALS: Zimbabwe were bowled out for 44 in 24.5 overs against Bangladesh on November 3, 2009 which is the lowest ever total at this ground. Bangladesh’s lowest at this ground is 170 for eight in 50 overs on October 14, 2008.
HIGHEST INDIVIDUAL SCORES: The record of highest individual score is held by Zimbabwean Brendon Taylor who made an unbeaten 118 against Bangladesh on November 5, 2009. Tamim Iqbal’s 95 against Zimbabwe on December 12, 2010 is the highest score by a Bangladeshi batsman.
BEST BOWLING PERFORMANCE: Shakib Al Hasan’s four for 16 against the West Indies on October 18, 2011, is best bowling here. The record of best bowling by a visiting bowler is held by England’s Tim Bresnan who took four wickets for 28 runs against Bangladesh on March 5, 2010.
