M. A. Aziz Stadium
Sports stadium / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about M. A. Aziz Stadium?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
The MA Aziz Stadium (Bengali: এম এ আজিজ স্টেডিয়াম; also known as Chittagong Stadium) is a multi-purpose stadium in Chittagong, Bangladesh. The local cricket and football teams play there and it is sometimes used by the Bangladesh national football team.[1] Its total capacity is 30,000.[2] On a historical note, this stadium was used as headquarters during the war for independence in 1971. The stadium serves as the main football venue of Chittagong as main cricket venue of the port city has been shifted to the Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium. It is the home venue of Chittagong Abahani in Bangladesh Premier League (football). Since 2015, the stadium is hosting Sheikh Kamal International Club Cup, country’s only international club football tournament organised by Chittagong Abahani.
Ground information | |
---|---|
Location | Chittagong |
Capacity | 30,000 |
Owner | Chittagong Division |
Operator | Bangladesh, Chittagong Abahani, Chittagong Mohammedan |
Tenants | Chittagong Abahani (Football) |
End names | |
Pedrollo End Ispahani End | |
International information | |
First Test | 15–19 November 2001: Bangladesh v Zimbabwe |
Last Test | 6–10 January 2005: Bangladesh v Zimbabwe |
First ODI | 27 October 1988: Bangladesh v India |
Last ODI | 26 January 2005: Bangladesh v Zimbabwe |
Source: M. A. Aziz Stadium, Cricinfo |