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Sylhet International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report: Batting or Bowling Pitch, Records & Weather Updates

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Sylhet International Cricket Stadium

Summary

The Sylhet International Cricket Stadium pitch generally favors spinners with some early assistance for pacers. Batting becomes easier as the game progresses, making it a balanced surface offering competitive contests.

Sylhet International Cricket Stadium pitch report suggests that it keeps both batters and bowlers interested throughout the game. Early on, there’s a bit in it for the pacers, the ball tends to nip around just enough to test the openers, but it’s also true that batting isn’t too difficult once players settle in. As the innings progress, especially in the middle overs, the surface tends to slow down and starts offering help to the spinners.

In T20s, the average first innings score sits around 130–132, though recent matches suggest scores are starting to creep up. Overall, the pitch leans slightly towards batting, but it’s far from a flat track. It’s a surface that suits balanced sides, especially those with good all-round options and the ability to adapt as conditions change. It is among the most beautiful cricket stadiums in the world.

Pitch TypeHard Pitch
Early OversOffers pace support, with seamers able to exploit some movement. Batting is generally easier early on.
Middle OversTransition towards being spin-friendly, with low bounce
Average ScoreTest: 270, ODI: 235, T20: 121
Average 1st Innings Score Test: 271, ODI: 278, T20: 133
Batting‑ or Bowling‑FriendlyBatting Friendly
Pace or Spin FriendlyInitially pacer-friendly, then increasingly spin-friendly in the middle to later overs.
Best Suited ForBatters and Spinners

Sylhet International Cricket Stadium Overview

Sylhet International Cricket Stadium
Sylhet International Cricket Stadium (Image via Official X Account of Bangladesh Cricket/@BCBtigers)
Stadium NameSylhet International Cricket Stadium
LocationSylhet, Bangladesh
Established2007
Seating CapacityApproximately 18,500.
Boundary Size - StraightStraight boundaries are on the longer side. Dimensions vary between 62 m to 71 m, depending on configuration.
Weather ImpactSylhet has a tropical monsoon climate. Summers are hot and humid (up to 35 °C), the monsoon (June–September) brings frequent heavy rainfall, and winters (Nov–Feb) are mild and relatively dry.

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Sylhet International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

According to the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report, it is a balanced track and is suited for limited-overs cricket, providing an exciting balance between bat and ball. It has something in it for everyone, as even the pacers get slight help in the early overs and the spinners come into play as the game progresses.

Pitch BehaviorBest Suited To
Generally batting‑friendly, though it can become slow and spin‑friendly later in matches. Ideal for technically sound batsmen and spinners. Pace bowlers can make an early impact.

Sylhet International Cricket Stadium Record

The T20I records at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium include the highest total record of 210/4, the highest score chased of 193/4 and the lowest score defended of 83/5.

Record TypeScore
Highest Total Recorded (T20I)210/4
Highest Score Chased (T20I)193/4
Lowest Score Defended (T20I)83/5

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Sylhet Cricket Stadium Average Score (Overall T20I)

Average First Innings Score133
Average Second Innings Score108
Highest Successful Chase193/4
Chasing Win Percentage40.62%

Sylhet International Cricket Stadium Last 5 T20I Matches Records

Average First Innings Score154
Average Second Innings Score128
Highest Successful Chase193/4
Chasing Win Percentage72.7%

Sylhet International Cricket Stadium Stadium Weather

The Sylhet weather is expected to be mostly cloudy, with temperatures ranging between 25/32°C, and there is high humidity of around 75% which makes the playing conditions more challenging. There is a chance of rain with moderate winds. The pitch here usually favours bowlers, and teams often choose to bowl first to avoid any trouble later if the weather causes delays.

ConditionMostly Cloudy
Temperature25/32°C
Humidity75%
Rain ProbabilityLow to Moderate
Wind SpeedModerate

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Sylhet International Cricket Stadium ODI & T20 Stats

The Sylhet Cricket Stadium scorecard has seen a bunch of totals, including many high as well as low-scoring thrillers. This stadium has hosted many shorter-format matches, out of which there are 7 ODIs and 64 T20s. Almost every match being played here has been thrilling one, offering great game of cricket.

ParameterODIT20
Total Matches764
Matches Won Batting First438
Matches Won Bowling First226
Average 1st Innings Score278133
Average 2nd Innings Score 191108
Highest Total Recorded349/6210/4
Lowest Total Recorded101/1033/10
Highest Score Chased 202/2193/4
Lowest Score Defended 322/883/5

Sylhet International Cricket Stadium Test Stats & Records

Total Matches6
Matches Won Batting First4
Matches Won Bowling First2
Average 1st Innings Score271
Average 2nd Innings Score290
Average 3rd Innings Score306
Average 4th Innings Score212
Highest Total Recorded587/8 (141 Ovs) By BAN vs IRE
Lowest Total Recorded143/10 (51 Ovs) By BAN vs ZIM
Highest Score Chased 174/7 (50.1 Ovs) By ZIM vs BAN
Lowest Score Defended 169/10 (63.1 Ovs) By BAN vs ZIM

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sylhet International Stadium for batting or bowling?

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Sylhet International Stadium is generally a batting wicket offering help to batters.

Who owns Sylhet International Stadium?

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Sylhet International Cricket Stadium is owned and operated by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).

In which city is the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium?

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The Sylhet International Cricket Stadium is located in the city of Sylhet, Bangladesh.

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