The Sylhet International Cricket Stadium hosts the opening T20I between Bangladesh and the Netherlands, marking the visitors’ first-ever bilateral tour of the country. Known for its batting-friendly surface, the venue tends to favour stroke-makers while offering some assistance to spinners.
Chasing has historically been the better option here, with ten of the 13 T20Is won by teams batting second. As both sides prepare for bigger tournaments ahead, conditions in Sylhet are set to play a defining role in the series opener.
How many T20Is has Sylhet Cricket Stadium hosted?
The Sylhet International Cricket Stadium has hosted 13 T20Is so far, establishing itself as a consistent venue in Bangladesh’s cricket calendar.
How many spectators can Sylhet Cricket Stadium hold?
The Sylhet International Cricket Stadium can accommodate 18,000 spectators.
Sylhet Cricket Stadium: Pitch report
The Sylhet International Cricket Stadium is regarded as a batting-friendly venue that has increasingly produced high-scoring contests. While earlier T20s here often saw modest totals, recent matches have witnessed a rise in first-innings scores, averaging just over 150 in 2024 with even higher figures recorded in 2025. The surface allows stroke-makers to play freely, though spinners still find some assistance as the game progresses.
Chasing teams hold a slight edge at this ground, winning 51.7% of matches compared to 48.3% for sides batting first. Fast bowlers have generally been the most effective here, often taking wickets even if their economy rates remain on the higher side. Leg-break bowlers, however, tend to struggle for breakthroughs in these conditions, making the pitch less favourable for that style of bowling.
Sylhet Cricket Stadium: Average scores and toss results in T20Is
Total Matches | 13 |
Matches won batting first | 3 |
Matches won bowling first | 10 |
Average Score | 157 |
What happened in the previous T20I at Sylhet Cricket Stadium?
In the previous T20I at Sylhet Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by 28 runs on March 9, 2024. Batting first, Sri Lanka set a strong total that proved beyond Bangladesh’s reach, sealing a comfortable win and extending their solid record at the venue.
What is the highest score by a team at Sylhet Cricket Stadium in T20Is?
The highest team score in a T20I at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium is 210/4 by Sri Lanka against Bangladesh on February 18, 2018.
What is the lowest score by a team at Sylhet Cricket Stadium in T20Is?
The lowest team score in a T20I at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium is 116/9 by UAE against Zimbabwe on March 21, 2014. Batting first, the UAE struggled to find momentum on a tricky surface, losing wickets at regular intervals and managing only a modest total. Zimbabwe comfortably chased down the target, leaving the UAE with an unwanted record at the venue.
What is the highest individual score at Sylhet Cricket Stadium in T20Is?
The highest individual score in a T20I at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium is 86 runs by Kusal Mendis of Sri Lanka against Bangladesh. He achieved the feat off 55 balls with six fours and six sixes at a strike rate of 156.36.
What is the best bowling figure at Sylhet Cricket Stadium in T20Is?
The best bowling figures in a T20I at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium belong to Nuwan Thushara of Sri Lanka, who took 5 wickets for 20 runs in 4 overs, including a maiden, against Bangladesh.
Which batter has the most runs at Sylhet Cricket Stadium in T20Is?
The batter with the most runs in T20Is at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium is Kusal Mendis of Sri Lanka, who has scored 251 runs in 4 innings at an impressive average of 62.75 and a strike rate of 161.93. His tally includes three half-centuries, with a highest score of 86.
Which bowler has the most wickets at Sylhet Cricket Stadium in T20Is?
The bowler with the most wickets in T20Is at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium is Taskin Ahmed of Bangladesh, who has taken 8 wickets in 5 matches at an average of 20.62 and a strike rate of 15. His best figures at the venue are 3/33.
All stats via ESPN cricinfo
BAN vs. NED betting odds and tips, 1st T20
Parimatch has placed Bangladesh as the clear favorite at 1.21, while the Netherlands are outsiders at 4.09. The odds reflect Bangladesh’s strong home advantage, recent form in T20Is, and a more experienced lineup compared to the Dutch, who enter their first-ever bilateral series in Bangladesh.
Odds* (click here to bet) | |
Bangladesh | 1.21 |
Netherlands | 4.09 |
*odds are correct at the time of publish
TSN’s Top 3 Predictions:
- Bangladesh to win the match comfortably.
- Litton Das to score 30+ runs at the top.
- Mustafizur Rahman to be among the top wicket-takers.
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