Overview
The Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, also known as SICS or Sylhet Stadium, is a cricket venue located in Sylhet, Bangladesh. Previously referred to as the Sylhet Divisional Stadium, the ground is distinguished by its natural surroundings, being encircled by hills that provide a scenic backdrop for matches. It is the only cricket stadium in the region featuring a green gallery. The venue underwent significant expansion in 2013 to prepare for international fixtures, specifically to host matches for the 2014 ICC World Twenty20 and the 2014 ICC Women's World Twenty20.
The stadium hosted its first international match on 17 March 2014, featuring a contest between Ireland and Zimbabwe. This debut marked the beginning of the venue's tenure in international cricket. The ground has continued to host significant tournaments, including the 2022 Women's Twenty20 Asia Cup. As a key venue in Bangladesh, it serves as a primary location for T20I matches, contributing to the country's infrastructure for the shortest format of the game.
T20I Team Records
The Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, located in Sylhet, Bangladesh, has served as a venue for T20I cricket since 2014. A total of 14 T20I matches have been hosted at this ground between 2014-03-17 and 2025-09-03. The stadium was significantly expanded in 2013 to host matches for the 2014 ICC World Twenty20 and the 2014 ICC Women's World Twenty20. It also hosted the 2022 Women's Twenty20 Asia Cup.
T20I Team Records
The following records represent the highest and lowest team totals recorded in T20I matches at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, based on available Cricsheet data.
| Record | Score | Team | Opponent | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highest Team Total | 210/4 | Sri Lanka | Bangladesh | 2018-02-18 |
| Lowest Team Total | 103/4 | Ireland | United Arab Emirates | 2014-03-19 |
The highest team total of 210/4 was achieved by Sri Lanka against Bangladesh on 2018-02-18. The lowest team total of 103/4 was recorded by Ireland against the United Arab Emirates on 2014-03-19. These figures reflect the scoring dynamics observed during the 14 T20I fixtures held at the venue up to September 2025.
T20I Individual Records
T20I Individual Records
The Sylhet International Cricket Stadium has hosted T20I matches since 2014. The following records are based on available Cricsheet data for the venue.
Highest Individual Score
The highest individual score recorded at the Sylhet Stadium in T20I cricket is 86 runs. This performance was achieved by BKG Mendis of Sri Lanka. The innings took place on 2024-03-09.
Best Bowling Figures
The best bowling figures at the venue are 5/18. These figures were recorded by N Thushara. The performance occurred on 2024-03-09, the same date as the highest individual score mentioned above.
What is the history of Sylhet Stadium?
The Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, also known as Sylhet Stadium, is located in Sylhet, Bangladesh. The venue was originally established as the Sylhet Divisional Stadium in 2007. A significant expansion project was completed in mid-November 2013 to prepare the ground for international fixtures. This renovation added floodlights and a distinctive green gallery, making it the only cricket stadium with this feature. The expanded facility was designated to host matches for the 2014 ICC World Twenty20 and the 2014 ICC Women's World Twenty20.
The stadium hosted its first international match on 17 March 2014, featuring a contest between Ireland and Zimbabwe. Following this debut, the venue continued to evolve. A further renovation in 2017 added a second tier, increasing the stadium's capacity by 5,000. The ground has also hosted major regional tournaments, including the 2022 Women's Twenty20 Asia Cup.
While the primary focus of this record is T20I cricket, the venue has also hosted Test matches. The first Test match at Sylhet took place in November 2018, where Bangladesh lost to Zimbabwe by 151 runs. The second Test match occurred in 2023, resulting in a 150-run victory for Bangladesh against New Zealand. These events highlight the stadium's versatility across formats, though specific T20I statistical records such as highest team totals or individual batting scores are not detailed in the available grounding data for this section.
Are there any notable T20I records at Sylhet?
Notable T20I Records at Sylhet
The Sylhet International Cricket Stadium hosted its first international match on 17 March 2014, featuring Ireland against Zimbabwe. This venue was significantly expanded in 2013 to accommodate fixtures for the 2014 ICC World Twenty20 and the 2014 ICC Women's World Twenty20. The stadium also served as a host venue for the 2022 Women's Twenty20 Asia Cup.
A statistically significant T20I encounter occurred during the 2014 ICC World Twenty20 qualifying phase between Ireland and the Netherlands. In this match, Ireland posted a total of 189/4. The Netherlands responded with a dominant chase, reaching their century in just 6.6 overs and achieving 150 runs in 10.3 overs. These milestones represent the fastest 100 and fastest 150 in T20I history recorded at this venue. The Netherlands secured victory with 37 balls remaining while chasing a target of 180 runs.
This match featured a specific qualification scenario where the Netherlands needed to win within 13.5 overs to secure a spot in the Super 10 stage. The available data confirms the team totals and the speed of the chase but does not specify the individual player names responsible for the fastest scoring records or the specific wicket fall details for Ireland's innings. The stadium's unique features, including its surrounding hills and green gallery, provided the backdrop for these early T20I records. No other specific individual batting or bowling records for this venue are captured in the current dataset.
Other International Records at Sylhet
The Sylhet International Cricket Stadium has hosted significant milestones in Test and ODI cricket, in addition to its T20I fixtures. In Test matches, Taijul Islam recorded a match figure of 11 wickets for 170 runs. The venue also witnessed Bangladesh's largest ODI winning margin, a 169-run victory achieved in March 2020.
Several individual career milestones were reached at the stadium. Mashrafe Mortaza claimed his 700th ODI wicket at the venue. Tamim Iqbal reached the 7,000-run mark in ODI cricket during matches played here. In March 2020, Liton Das scored his first ODI century for Bangladesh at the stadium. Earlier, in the 2018-19 season, Shai Hope recorded his first ODI century at the venue.
The stadium has seen notable batting performances in the ODI format. Liton Das scored 176 runs off 143 balls, which included 24 boundaries comprising 16 fours and 8 sixes. A significant partnership was recorded between Tamim Iqbal and Liton Das, who put together 292 runs. The available data does not capture the highest individual score or team total specifically for T20I matches at this venue.