| Sylhet Cricket Ground | |
 A view of the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium | |
 Interactive map of Sylhet Cricket Stadium | |
| Ground information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Sylhet, Bangladesh |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Coordinates | 24°55′15″N91°52′07″E / 24.92083°N 91.86861°E /24.92083; 91.86861 |
| Establishment | 2007[1] |
| Capacity | 18,500 |
| Operator | National Sports Council |
| Tenants | Bangladesh cricket team,Sylhet Royals |
| End names | |
| UCB End Runner End | |
| International information | |
| First Test | 3–6 November 2018: Bangladesh v Zimbabwe |
| Last Test | 11-15 November 2025: Bangladesh v Ireland |
| First ODI | 14 December 2018: Bangladesh v West Indies |
| Last ODI | 23 March 2023: Bangladesh v Ireland |
| First T20I | 17 March 2014: Ireland v Zimbabwe |
| Last T20I | 30 August 2025: Bangladesh v Netherlands |
| First WT20I | 23 March 2014: Australia v New Zealand |
| Last WT20I | 9 May 2024: Bangladesh v India |
| As of 1 September 2025 Source:ESPNcricinfo | |
Sylhet International Cricket Stadium (SICS)(Bengali:সিলেট আন্তর্জাতিক ক্রিকেট স্টেডিয়াম) also known asSylhet Stadium and previously known asSylhet Divisional Stadium, is a cricket stadium inSylhet, Bangladesh. SICS is surrounded by hills and has a scenic view and it is the only cricket stadium having a green gallery.[2] The stadium was significantly expanded in 2013, to host matches for the2014 ICC World Twenty20 and2014 ICC Women's World Twenty20.[3][4] The stadium hosted its first international match on 17 March 2014 withIreland taking onZimbabwe.[5] The stadium hosted2022 Women's Twenty20 Asia Cup.
The stadium was built in 2007, as a divisional cricket stadium.[6] The stadium is surrounded by hills and has a scenic view.England Lions,England Under-19 andNepal Under-19 have played here.
The venue hosted its first test matchin November 2018, becoming the eighth test venue in Bangladesh, where the home team lost to Zimbabwe by 151 runs. The venue hosted its second test five years later, in 2023, since the first test match was played here in 2018.[7]
In November–December 2023, Bangladesh played a testagainst New Zealand and won the match by 150 runs which was their first test win against New Zealand at home and their first test win at this venue.[8]
The stadium was expanded and renovated to host matches of the2014 ICC World Twenty20. The renovation began in June 2013 and ended in mid-November 2013. The main pavilion building and the media center have been constructed,floodlights have been installed, and seating arrangements were modified.[9][10] Another more striking part of the stadium is the newly built, country's first 'Green gallery'.[11]
The venue was again renovated in 2017 in order to upgrade the venue to an international standard stadium. A second tier was built in the east side gallery, increasing the seating capacity by 5,000 and the green hillock was remodified.[12] As a result, the venue hosted the first leg ofBPL 2017 matches.
| Ground Figures[13] | |||||||||
| Format | P | H | T | N | D/N/T | Inaugural Match | Latest Match | Refs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 November 2018 | 22 - 25 March 2024 | [14] | |
| ODIs | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 December 2018 | 23 March 2023 | [15] | |
| T20Is | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 17 March 2014 | 4 March 2024 | [16] | |
Last updated: Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 4 March 2024 | |||||||||
Shai Hope scored the first century at this ground in its inaugural ODI match whenWest Indies toured Bangladesh in 2018-19.Liton Das became first Bangladeshi batsman to score a century at the venue whenZimbabwe toured Bangladesh in March 2020.
| No. | Score | Player | Team | Balls | Inns. | Opposing team | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104 | Kane Williamson | New Zealand | 205 | 2 | Bangladesh | 28 November 2023 | Lost |
| 2 | 105 | Najmul Hossain Shanto | Bangladesh | 198 | 3 | New Zealand | 28 November 2023 | Won |
| 3 | 102 | Dhananjaya de Silva | Sri Lanka | 131 | 1 | Bangladesh | 22 March 2024 | Won |
| 4 | 102 | Kamindu Mendis | Sri Lanka | 127 | 1 | Bangladesh | 22 March 2024 | Won |
| 5 | 108 | Dhananjaya de Silva | Sri Lanka | 179 | 3 | Bangladesh | 22 March 2024 | Won |
| 6 | 164 | Kamindu Mendis | Sri Lanka | 237 | 3 | Bangladesh | 22 March 2024 | Won |
| 7 | 171 | Mahmudul Hasan Joy | Bangladesh | 286 | 2 | Ireland | 11 November 2025 | Won |
| 8 | 100 | Najmul Hossain Shanto | Bangladesh | 114 | 2 | Ireland | 11 November 2025 | Won |
| No. | Score | Player | Team | Balls | Inns. | Opposing team | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108* | Shai Hope | West Indies | 131 | 1 | Bangladesh | 14 December 2018 | Lost |
| 2 | 126(rno)† | Liton Das | Bangladesh | 105 | 1 | Zimbabwe | 1 March 2020 | Won |
| 3 | 158† | Tamim Iqbal | Bangladesh | 136 | 1 | Zimbabwe | 3 March 2020 | Won |
| 4 | 176† | Liton Das | Bangladesh | 143 | 1 | Zimbabwe | 6 March 2020 | Won |
| 5 | 128 | Tamim Iqbal | Bangladesh | 109 | 1 | Zimbabwe | 6 March 2020 | Won |
| 6 | 100† | Mushfiqur Rahim | Bangladesh | 60 | 1 | Ireland | 20 March 2023 | No result |
The following table summarises the Women's Twenty20 International centuries scored at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.[23]
| No. | Score | Player | Team | Balls | Inns. | Opponent | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126 | Meg Lanning | Australia | 65 | 1 | Ireland | 27 March 2014 | Won |
The following table summarises the Under-19 ODI centuries scored at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.[24]
| No. | Score | Player | Team | Balls | Inns. | Opponent | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 109 | Najmul Hossain Shanto | Bangladesh | 131 | 1 | Sri Lanka | 23 April 2013 | Won |
| Sylhet International Cricket Stadium Academy Ground SICS Ground 2 | |
 Interactive map of Sylhet Outer Cricket Stadium সিলেট বহিঃস্থ ক্রিকেট স্টেডিয়াম | |
| Ground information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Sylhet, Bangladesh |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| International information | |
| First WT20I | 1 October 2022: Bangladesh v Thailand |
| Last WT20I | 5 October 2022: Malaysia v United Arab Emirates |
| As of 5 October 2022 Source:ESPNcricinfo | |
Sylhet Outer Stadium orSylhet Rocket Stadium Academy Ground is a cricket ground in Sylhet, adjacent to the main stadium. Initially, it was built for practice purposes for players during international matches. However, later it was developed to international standards with the BCB expecting to host international matches, particularly Test matches on this ground.
The ground hosted its first international match on 1 October 2022 during the2022 Women's Twenty20 Asia Cup, withBangladesh taking onThailand.[25] The venue hosted nine matches of the Women's Asia Cup, while 15 matches were hosted on the main stadium.
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