Sylhet International Cricket Stadium
| Sylhet Divisional Cricket Stadium | |
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Sylhet International Cricket Stadium
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| Ground information | |
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| Location | Sylhet, Bangladesh |
| Establishment | 2007 |
| Capacity |
13,500 22,000 (Expected) |
| Owner | National Sports Council |
| Operator | National Sports Council |
| Tenants |
Sylhet Division Sylhet Super Stars |
| International information | |
| First T20I | 17 March 2014: Ireland v  Zimbabwe |
| Last T20I | 21 March 2014: Ireland v  Netherlands |
| As of 5 May 2015 Source: Sylhet Stadium, Cricinfo |
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13,500
Sylhet International Cricket Stadium (Bengali: সিলেট ক্রিকেট স্টেডিয়াম also known as Sylhet Stadium and previously known as Sylhet Divisional Stadium) is a cricket stadium in Sylhet, Bangladesh. The stadium went a thorough expansion in 2013, to host matches of the 2014 ICC World Twenty20 and 2014 ICC Women's World Twenty20. The stadium hosted its first international match on 17 March 2014 with Ireland taking on Zimbabwe.
The stadium was built in the year 2007. The stadium is surrounded by hills and has a scenic view. England Lions, England Under-19 and Nepal Under-19 have played here.
The stadium was expanded and renovated to host matches of the 2014 ICC World Twenty20. The renovation began in June 2013 and ended in mid-November 2013. The main pavilion building and the media centre has been constructed, floodlights have been installed, and seating arrangement were modified. The most striking part of the stadium is the newly built, country's first 'Green gallery'.
Coordinates: 24°55′14.81″N 91°52′07.15″E / 24.9207806°N 91.8686528°E
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