PAK vs BAN Asia Cup 2023: Gaddafi Stadium Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, Average Score

Pakistan will begin their run in the Super Fours as they take on Bangladesh in the first Super Fours game of Asia Cup 2023 on Wednesday. Pakistan defeated Nepal by 238 runs in their opening game, while their game against India could not be completed because of rain.

On the other hand, Bangladesh lost their opening game to Sri Lanka by 5 wickets but they bounced back by defeating Afghanistan by 89 runs in their second game.

Now, the level of competition is going to be tougher during the Super Fours stage and hence, both teams would not want anything less than a win here.

In this post, we will talk about the Gaddafi Stadium Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, Average Score, and more for the Super Four match between Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Gaddafi Pitch Report

It is one of the flattest surfaces in Pakistan that offers nothing to the bowlers. Furthermore, the outfield is superfast and the batters will enjoy their time in the middle. The surface might break under the sun and the batting might get a bit tougher during the second innings. However, one could still expect a high-scoring encounter.

Bangladesh ODI record in Gadaffi Stadium

Bangladesh have played six matches at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. They have won two games and lost four out of six.

Bangladesh’s Highest Total at the venue: 334/5 vs Afghanistan in 2023
Bangladesh’s Lowest Total at the venue: 129/10 vs Pakistan in 2008

Pakistan ODI record in Gaddafi Stadium

Pakistan have played 54 matches at the venue. They have won 33 games, lost 19, and one game ended as a tie.

Pakistan’s Highest Total at the venue: 375/3 vs Zimbabwe in 2015
Pakistan’s Lowest Total at the venue: 75/10 vs Sri Lanka in 2009

Pakistan vs Bangladesh ODI Head-to-Head

Matches: 37
Bangladesh Won: 5
Pakistan Won: 32
No Result: 0

Gaddafi Stadium Info

Seating Capacity: 27000
Number of matches hosted: The ground has hosted 41 Tests, 66 ODIs, and 21 T20Is.

Gadaffi Stadium ODI Stats and Records

Total Matches Played: 64
Home Team (Pakistan) Won: 33
Visiting Team Won: 19
Neutral Side Won: 12
Match Tied: 1
No Result: 1

Average 1st Innings Score: 254
Matches Won Batting 1st: 34
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 30
Highest Team Total: 375/3 Pakistan vs Zimbabwe in 2015
Lowest Team Total: 75/10 Pakistan vs Sri Lanka in 2009
Highest Run Chase: 349/4 Australia vs Pakistan in 2022
Lowest Total Defended: 150/8 by Pakistan vs India in 1989

Highest Individual Score: Ijaz Ahmed (Pakistan) – 139* vs India in 1997
Best Bowling Figures: Lance Klusner (South Africa) – 6 for 49 vs Sri Lanka in 1997
Most Runs: Shoaib Malik (Pakistan) – 1030 runs in 22 innings
Most Wickets: Wasim Akram (Pakistan) – 23 wickets in 18 matches

Total Sixes in ODIs at the Gadaffi Stadium: 98
Total Fours in ODIs at the Gadaffi Stadium: 503
Most Sixes in ODIs at the Gadaffi Stadium: Shoaib Malik from Pakistan (18 sixes)