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

Bangladesh will meet Afghanistan in the 4th game of the Asia Cup 2023 on Sunday. Bangladesh lost their opening game to Sri Lanka by 5 wickets. Now, this game has turned into a do-or-die affair for them as a loss here will see them crashing out of the competition.

At the same time, Afghanistan will look to seal their spot in the Super 4 with a win here. If they win this game, they will qualify for the Super 4 and they will not have to worry about the game against Sri Lanka. However, if they lose against Bangladesh, the match against Sri Lanka will turn into a must-win contest.

In this post, we will take a look at the Gaddafi Stadium Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, Average Score, and more for the game between Bangladesh and Afghanistan.

Gaddafi Pitch Report

It is a flat surface with plenty of runs available for the batters. The outfield is fast and the batters are likely to dominate the game. The spinners are expected to get some assistance during the day but batting will get easier under the lights.

Bangladesh ODI record in Gadaffi Stadium

Bangladesh have played five matches at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. They have won one game and lost the other four.

Bangladesh’s Highest Total at the venue: 308/8 vs UAE in 2008
Bangladesh’s Lowest Total at the venue: 129/10 vs Pakistan in 2008

Afghanistan ODI record in Gaddafi Stadium

Afghanistan are yet to play an ODI game at this venue.

Afghanistan’s Highest Total at the venue: N/A
Afghanistan’s Lowest Total at the venue: N/A

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan ODI Head-to-Head

Matches: 14
Bangladesh Won: 8
Afghanistan Won: 6
No Result: 0

Gaddafi Stadium Info

Seating Capacity: 27000
Number of matches hosted: The ground has hosted 41 Tests, 64 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: 10
Match Tied: 1
No Result: 1

Average 1st Innings Score: 262
Matches Won Batting 1st: 32
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: 69
Total Fours in ODIs at the Gadaffi Stadium: 397
Most Sixes in ODIs at the Gadaffi Stadium: Shoaib Malik from Pakistan (18 sixes)