Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium in Khulna, Bangladesh, is a T20I venue that has hosted 41 matches between 2010 and 2019. The ground, also known as the Khulna Divisional Stadium, features a capacity of 15,600 spectators.
Scotland posted the highest team total at the venue with 189/3, while Nigeria recorded the lowest with 66/9. Shaiman Anwar holds the record for the highest individual score with 117 runs, and Rohan Mustafa achieved the best bowling figures with 6/18.
Overview
Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium is a cricket venue located in Khulna, Bangladesh. The stadium has a capacity of 15600 spectators. It hosted its first T20I match on 28 November 2006, featuring a contest between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe. This fixture marked the first T20I played in Bangladesh. The venue has since served as a regular stop for international T20 cricket, with ball-by-ball records indicating 41 matches played between 26 October 2010 and 27 October 2019.
Among the highest team totals recorded at the ground is 189/3 by Scotland on 14 January 2017. At the other end of the spectrum, Nigeria posted the lowest team total of 66/9 on 26 October 2019. Individual performances have also stood out during this period. Shaiman Anwar scored the highest individual batting score of 117 on 14 April 2017. In the bowling department, Rohan Mustafa achieved the best bowling figures of 6/18 on 19 October 2019.
Oman is the most active team at the venue, having played 10 matches there during the recorded period. The stadium continues to be a key location for T20I fixtures in the Khulna region, providing a compact yet competitive environment for international sides.
Venue profile
Khulna Divisional Stadium, also known as Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium, is a cricket venue in Khulna, Bangladesh. The ground features field dimensions of 183 m by 137 m and has a capacity of 15,600 spectators. It was one of five grounds constructed for the 2004 Under-19 World Cup. The stadium gained ODI status in January 2006 and Test status in November 2012. It serves as the home ground for the Khulna Titans in the Bangladesh Premier League.
The venue hosted its first T20 match in 2006. According to Cricsheet data, the first recorded match at the venue took place on 2010-10-26. The most recent match listed in the dataset occurred on 2019-10-27. A total of 41 matches have been played at this venue within the recorded period.
Scotland posted the highest team total at the stadium, scoring 189/3 on 2017-01-14. In contrast, Nigeria recorded the lowest team total, managing 66/9 on 2019-10-26. Shaiman Anwar holds the record for the highest individual batting score with 117 runs, achieved on 2017-04-14. Rohan Mustafa recorded the best bowling figures with 6/18 on 2019-10-19. Oman is the most active team at the venue, having played 10 matches.
What are the T20I records at Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium?
T20I Records at Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium
Statistical data from Cricsheet covers 41 T20I matches played at this venue between 26 October 2010 and 27 October 2019. The dataset provides definitive records for team totals and individual performances during this period.
Scotland set the benchmark for the highest team total at the ground, scoring 189/3 in their match against Hong Kong on 14 January 2017. This innings remains the highest score recorded in the available statistics for the venue.
At the other end of the spectrum, Nigeria posted the lowest team total of 66/9. This collapse occurred during their encounter with Ireland on 26 October 2019, just one day before the final recorded match in the dataset.
Shaiman Anwar holds the record for the highest individual batting score at the stadium. Representing the UAE, he scored 117 runs on 14 April 2017. His century stands out as the premier individual batting performance in the venue's T20I history.
Rohan Mustafa achieved the best bowling figures at the ground with 6/18. He recorded these numbers on 19 October 2019, delivering a dominant spell that remains the statistical high point for bowlers at the venue.
Oman emerges as the most active team at the stadium, having played 10 matches there during the recorded period. This frequency highlights the venue's significance for the Asian side in their T20I campaigns.
Format-wise records
Khulna Divisional Stadium, also known as Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium, has hosted a variety of international cricket formats. Up to 8 October 2018, the venue recorded 3 Test matches, 4 ODIs, and 5 T20Is. Bangladesh demonstrated strong performance in the ODI format, winning all 4 matches played at the ground. In Test cricket, the host nation lost to West Indies in 2012, defeated Zimbabwe in 2014, and drew with Pakistan in 2015.
Notable matches and individual feats
Shaiman Anwar holds the record for the highest individual batting score at Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium, registering 117 runs on 2017-04-14. This performance stands as the benchmark for individual batting excellence in the 41 T20I matches covered by Cricsheet data at this venue. The score reflects the scoring potential available to top-order batsmen during the period between 2010 and 2019.
On the bowling front, Rohan Mustafa achieved the best bowling figures at the ground, taking 6 wickets for 18 runs on 2019-10-19. These figures represent the most dominant spell recorded in the statistical dataset for the stadium. The performance highlights the impact a single bowler can have on a T20I contest in Khulna.
Bangladesh Premier League history
The venue hosted Bangladesh Premier League fixtures starting in 2013, marking the first time the competition utilized the Khulna ground. Eight matches were contested between 22 and 25 January 2013 during this inaugural BPL stint. Khulna Royal Bengals served as a primary franchise, playing three games at the stadium during that period. The team secured victories in their final two outings, establishing an early competitive presence in the domestic T20 landscape.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest team total at Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium?
The highest team total is 189/3 by Scotland, set on 14 January 2017.
What is the lowest team total at Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium?
The lowest team total is 66/9 by Nigeria, set on 26 October 2019.
Who has the highest individual batting score at the venue?
Shaiman Anwar has the highest individual score with 117 runs, achieved on 14 April 2017.
Who has the best bowling figures at Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium?
Rohan Mustafa has the best bowling figures with 6/18, achieved on 19 October 2019.
Which team has played the most matches at the venue?
Oman is the most active team at Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium, having played 10 matches.
Summary
Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium has hosted 41 T20I matches from 26 October 2010 to 27 October 2019. Key records include Scotland's highest total of 189/3, Nigeria's lowest total of 66/9, Shaiman Anwar's highest score of 117, and Rohan Mustafa's best bowling figures of 6/18. Oman is the most frequent visitor with 10 matches.