Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium in Delawar Khan has hosted T20I cricket since 2016, serving as a venue for Bangladesh's international fixtures.
The stadium's T20I records are defined by a small sample size of two matches played in February 2016, featuring Oman and Hong Kong.
Overview
Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium in Delawar Khan, Bangladesh, has hosted T20 International cricket matches, with its T20I history concentrated in the year 2016. The venue recorded a total of 2 T20I matches during this period, marking it as a specific location for international fixtures in the early development of the format in the region. The first match at the stadium took place on 2016-02-19, and the most recent match occurred on 2016-02-21, indicating a short span of activity for T20I play at this ground.
Among the teams that have played at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium, Hong Kong is the most active team, having participated in 2 matches at the venue. This frequency highlights Hong Kong's presence in the T20I fixtures held in Delawar Khan during the 2016 window. The stadium's record for the highest team total is 180/5, achieved by Oman on 2016-02-19. This performance stands as the benchmark for batting output at the ground in T20I cricket.
Conversely, the lowest team total recorded at the venue is 146/7, posted by Hong Kong on 2016-02-21. These figures define the range of team performances at the stadium during its T20I history. In terms of individual achievements, the highest individual batting score at the venue is 122, scored by Babar Hayat on 2016-02-19. This innings contributed to the highest team total recorded at the ground. On the bowling front, the best bowling figures at the stadium are 3/12, achieved by Mohammad Naveed on 2016-02-21. These records represent the key statistical milestones from the T20I matches played at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium.
What is the highest team total at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium?
The highest team total recorded at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium is 180/5, set by Oman against Hong Kong on 19 February 2016. This innings stands as the venue's peak scoring performance in T20I cricket. The match took place during the early phase of the stadium's international usage, which began in 2016. Oman's total of 180 runs provided a competitive target for the opposing side in that fixture.
Conversely, the lowest team total at the venue is 146/7, achieved by Hong Kong against the UAE on 21 February 2016. This score occurred just two days after Oman's high-scoring effort, highlighting the variability of conditions or match situations at the ground. The Hong Kong innings of 146 runs represents the floor for team totals in the limited T20I history at this location.
These two matches, played on 19 and 21 February 2016, constitute the entire T20I record for Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium. With only two matches played, the statistical range at the venue is defined by these specific performances. Oman's 180/5 and Hong Kong's 146/7 bookend the scoring records for the stadium. No other team totals have been recorded at this venue in T20I cricket as of the current data.
Individual batting and bowling records
Individual batting and bowling records
Babar Hayat produced the highest individual batting performance at the venue, scoring 122 runs during the match on 2016-02-19. This innings formed the backbone of Oman's highest team total of 180/5, establishing a significant benchmark for individual contributions in the limited T20I history at this ground. The score of 122 remains the standout batting achievement recorded in the two matches played between February 19 and February 21, 2016.
On the bowling front, Mohammad Naveed recorded the best figures at the stadium with 3 wickets for 12 runs. These performances were delivered during the encounter on 2016-02-21, contributing to Hong Kong's victory in that fixture. Naveed's spell of 3/12 stands as the most economical and impactful bowling display among the two games held at the Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium. The combination of Hayat's century and Naveed's three-wicket haul defines the individual statistical peaks for this venue in T20I cricket.
Team performance at the venue
Hong Kong stands as the most active team at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium, having contested both T20I matches held at the venue. The team's presence defines the limited statistical record for Delawar Khan, with appearances on 19 February 2016 and 21 February 2016. These two fixtures represent the entirety of Hong Kong's history at this specific ground, making them the sole repeat visitor in the stadium's T20I log.
The first encounter on 19 February 2016 saw Hong Kong face Oman. This match contributed to the venue's highest team total record, which was set by Oman with a score of 180/5. Hong Kong's performance in this opening game is part of the broader context that established the stadium's early T20I identity. The second match, played on 21 February 2016, featured Hong Kong again, this time posting the lowest team total recorded at the venue. Hong Kong scored 146/7 in that contest, a figure that remains the benchmark for the lowest aggregate at the ground.
With only two matches played, the sample size for team performance is small but definitive. Hong Kong's two appearances account for 100% of the team-level activity at the stadium. No other franchise or national side has matched this frequency of visits. The data from Cricsheet confirms that Hong Kong is the most active team, with exactly two matches to their name at this location. This dominance in terms of frequency is unique to Hong Kong within the current T20I records for Delawar Khan.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest team total at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium?
The highest team total at the venue is 180/5, set by Oman on 19 February 2016.
When did the first T20I take place at this stadium?
The first T20I match at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium was played on 19 February 2016.
Who has the highest individual batting score at this venue?
Babar Hayat holds the record for the highest individual score with 122 runs, scored on 19 February 2016.
What are the best bowling figures at this stadium?
Mohammad Naveed recorded the best bowling figures of 3/12 on 21 February 2016.
Which team has played the most matches at this venue?
Hong Kong is the most active team at the venue, having played 2 matches.
Summary
Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium has hosted 2 T20I matches, with the most recent taking place on 21 February 2016. The venue's records include Oman's highest total of 180/5 and Hong Kong's lowest total of 146/7.