With Bangladesh already having sealed the series, all eyes turn to the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka for the third and final T20I against Pakistan on Thursday, July 24.
The hosts will be eyeing a clean sweep after two dominant performances, the latest of which saw them defend a low total of 134 thanks to a clinical bowling display. Shoriful Islam starred with figures of 3/17, while Tanzim Hasan Sakib chipped in with two key wickets as Pakistan were skittled out for just 125.
As the Tigers aim to wrap up the series on a high, we take a closer look at the pitch conditions in Mirpur, along with key T20I records and the highest scores at this venue.
How many T20Is has Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium hosted?
Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium has hosted 65 T20 International (T20I) matches as of July 2025.
How many spectators can Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium hold?
Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium has a seating capacity of 25,000 spectators.
Sher-e-Bangla national stadium: Pitch report
The pitch at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka is traditionally slow and tends to assist spin bowlers as the match progresses. Composed of black clay, the surface offers a mix of slowness and flatness, demanding patience and adaptability from batters early in their innings. Once settled, strokeplay becomes easier, but the initial challenge lies in negotiating the seam movement and bounce that pacers can extract in the early overs.
Spinners are expected to play a crucial role throughout the game, especially in the middle and latter stages when the pitch starts to grip and turn. The combination of variable pace and turn often makes stroke-making difficult, particularly under lights.
Given these conditions, teams winning the toss typically prefer to bat first to take advantage of the early bounce and to avoid the increasing difficulty of batting against spin later in the innings. Overall, the Sher-e-Bangla surface demands a well-rounded bowling attack and a disciplined batting approach.
Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium: Average scores and toss results in T20Is
Total Matches | 65 |
Matches won batting first | 32 |
Matches won bowling first | 33 |
Average 1st innings Score | 144 |
Average 2nd innings Score | 125 |
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What happened in the previous T20I match at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium?
In the previous T20I at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Bangladesh secured a hard-fought win over Pakistan to take an unassailable 2–0 lead in the series. Batting first, the hosts posted a modest total of 134. Despite the low target, Bangladesh's bowlers delivered a disciplined performance to restrict Pakistan to just 125.
Shoriful Islam was the standout performer with impressive figures of 3/17, while Tanzim Hasan Sakib provided crucial support by picking up two wickets. The Tigers' tight bowling under pressure proved decisive in defending the total and sealing the series.
What is the highest score by a team at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in T20Is?
The highest team score in a T20I at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium is 211/4 by Bangladesh against West Indies on December 20, 2018. Bangladesh won that match convincingly at a run rate of 10.55.
What is the lowest score by a team at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in T20Is?
The lowest team score in a T20I at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium is 60 all out by New Zealand against Bangladesh on September 1, 2021. New Zealand were bowled out in just 16.5 overs and lost the match.
What is the highest individual score at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in T20Is?
The highest individual score in a T20I at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium is 111 off 62 balls* by Ahmed Shehzad for Pakistan against Bangladesh on March 30, 2014. His innings included 10 fours and 5 sixes, with a strike rate of 179.03.
What is the best bowling figure at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in T20Is?
The best bowling figures in a T20I at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium are 5 wickets for 15 runs in 4 overs by Kemar Roach Paul (KMA Paul) of West Indies against Bangladesh on December 22, 2018. He delivered at an impressive economy rate of 3.75.
Which batter has the most runs at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in T20Is?
The batter with the most runs in T20Is at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium is Mahmudullah of Bangladesh, with 804 runs in 36 innings between 2011 and 2024. He has a highest score of 64*, an average of 36.54, and a strike rate of 119.11, including 3 fifties.
Which bowler has the most wickets at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in T20Is?
The bowler with the most wickets in T20Is at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium is Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh, with 45 wickets in 34 matches between 2011 and 2024. His best bowling figures at the venue are 5/20 at an economy rate of 6.47.
All stats via ESPN cricinfo
BAN vs. PAK betting odds and tips, 3rd T20I match
According to Dafabet, Pakistan enter the final T20I as favourites with odds of 1.63, while hosts Bangladesh were priced at 2.27 despite winning the series 2-0.
The odds reflect Pakistan's superior head-to-head record, but recent form clearly favours the Tigers, who have dominated both matches so far.
Odds | |
Bangladesh | 2.27 |
Pakistan | 1.63 |
TSN’s Top 3 Predictions:
- Bangladesh to win the match: With momentum on their side and home conditions in their favour, Bangladesh have the edge to seal a 3-0 sweep.
- Tanzid Hasan to score 30+ runs: The in-form opener has been consistent at the top and is expected to fire again in the final T20I.
- Shoriful Islam to take 2+ wickets: The left-arm quick has been Bangladesh’s standout bowler and is likely to make key breakthroughs once more.
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