About | Details |
Also known as | Chittagong Divisional Stadium, Bir Shrestha Shahid Ruhul Amin Stadium, Chattogram, Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram |
Named after | Matiur Rahman |
Capacity | 22,000 |
End Names | Isphani End, UCB End |
Flood Lights | Yes, since 2011 |
Home Teams | Bangladesh, Chittagong Division, Chattogram Challengers |
Pitch | Grass |
The Bir Shrestha Shahid Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium in Chattogram is one of the main cricket venues in Bangladesh. Earlier, it was known as Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium and for a short period as Bir Shrestha Shaheed Ruhul Amin Stadium. The ground has gone through several renamings, most recently in March 2025, when it was dedicated to Matiur Rahman.
With a capacity of about 22,000, it serves as the home of the Chattogram Challengers in the Bangladesh Premier League and is considered the premier stadium in Chattogram. Located around 30 minutes from the city centre, the Divisional Stadium in Chittagong was built ahead of the 2004 Under-19 World Cup as part of Bangladesh cricket’s push to modernize facilities.
It hosted its first international game when Sri Lanka toured Bangladesh in 2006. The stadium also featured in the 2011 ODI World Cup. Two group matches were played here. With the installation of floodlights before the World Cup, it became one of only a few venues in the country equipped for day-night cricket.
Bir Shrestha Shahid Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium Test Records and Stats
The highest innings total here came in 2018 when Sri Lanka piled up a massive 713/9d against Bangladesh. In contrast, the lowest total belongs to Zimbabwe, who were bowled out for just 111 runs by Bangladesh in April 2025.
Mushfiqur Rahim has been the most prolific batter here, amassing 1,499 Test runs in 22 matches, more than any other player at this stadium. Shakib Al Hasan has proven to be the most successful bowler at the ground with a total of 68 Test wickets in 20 games, the highest by anyone in Chattogram.
The highest individual score at the venue belongs to Kumar Sangakkara, who struck 319 runs against Bangladesh in 2014. The best innings figures have been recorded by Shakib, who ran through New Zealand with 7/36 in 2008.
Bir Shrestha Shahid Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium ODI Records and Stats
At this Chattogram ground, the highest team total in ODIs is 409/8 scored by India against Bangladesh in December 2022. The lowest ODI score is a tough memory for Zimbabwe. They were bundled out for just 44 runs in November 2009 by Bangladesh.
Batting records at the Chattogram ground are dominated by Mushfiqur. He has been the most reliable batter here, collecting 782 runs in 28 matches, the highest tally by any player at this venue. Among the bowlers, Shakib has been the most successful in ODIs at this stadium. The left-arm all-rounder has taken 45 wickets in 24 appearances.
Ishan Kishan’s explosive double hundred, 210 runs, that he scored against Bangladesh in 2022 stands as the highest ODI score on this ground. Shakib delivered the best bowling figures of 4/16 versus the West Indies in 2011.
Bir Shrestha Shahid Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium T20I Records and Stats
In the shortest format, Bangladesh’s 207/5 against Ireland in March 2023 is the highest T20I team total posted here. On the flip side, the Netherlands' 39 all out versus Sri Lanka in 2014 remains the lowest T20I innings score at this ground .
Shakib has scored the most T20I runs, 287 in 10 matches, at this venue. Taskin Ahmed leads the bowling charts with 15 wickets in seven T20Is.
Alex Hales holds the record for the highest individual T20I score here, smashing 116 not out versus Sri Lanka in 2014. Rangana Herath produced astonishing figures of 5/3 against New Zealand during the 2014 T20 World Cup. It remains the best bowling performance in a single T20I innings at this stadium.
How to Reach Bir Shrestha Shahid Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium?
Bir Shrestha Shahid Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium Location
The stadium is well-connected and easily accessible:
📍 Address: Bir Shrestha Shahid Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium, Sagorika Road, Chittagong 4219, Bangladesh
Nearest Bus Stop: Alongkar Mor Bus Stop
Nearest Railway Station: Chattogram Railway Station (around 9 km away)
Nearest Airport: Shah Amanat International Airport, Chattogram (approximately 19 km from the stadium)
