VIP vs ABD ILT20 2024: Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report, T20 Records & Stats
In the third game of ILT20 2024, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ABD) will face Desert Vipers (VIP) at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, January 21. ABD had a forgettable season in ILT20 2023, finishing last and winning only one of their 10 matches, missing out on the knockout stages.
Conversely, Desert Vipers aim for a strong kickoff in the tournament after securing the second spot in the 2023 standings. Despite reaching the final, they fell short, and now they seek a different result in the current season.
VIP vs ABD ILT20 2024: Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium boasts a batsman-friendly surface, suggesting a potential high-scoring match. Given the limited assistance for bowlers, winning the toss should prompt the team to choose batting first.
VIP vs ABD ILT20 2024: Dubai International Cricket Stadium T20 Records & Stats
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium, also known as Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium, is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It hosted its first T20 match on 7th May 2009 and had its last T20 match on 20th August 2023. Over the course of 89 matches, the stadium has seen notable statistics.
The venue has witnessed a dominance of batting performances, with a high percentage (89.89%) of matches won by the neutral side. Matches won by the home side are minimal, standing at 1 (1.12%), while the touring side has won 8 matches (8.99%). The stats also reveal a fairly balanced outcome between batting first (48.31%) and batting second (51.69%).
Teams winning the toss have had a slight advantage, with 51 matches (57.30%) won after winning the toss compared to 38 matches (42.70%) won after losing the toss. There have been no tied matches or matches with no result.
The highest individual innings at the stadium was scored by V Kohli from India, with an unbeaten 122* against Afghanistan on 8th September 2022. The best bowling figures belong to B Kumar from India, who took 5/4 against Afghanistan on the same date.
The highest team innings was 212/2 by India against Afghanistan on 8th September 2022, while the lowest team innings was 55 by West Indies against England on 23rd October 2021. The highest successful run chase was achieved by Sri Lanka, reaching 184/8 against Bangladesh on 1st September 2022.
The overall performance indicators include an average of 21.52 runs per wicket, an average of 7.35 runs per over, and an average score of 146 when batting first at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Also read: Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Head To Head Record in ILT20
| City | Dubai | ||
| Country | United Arab Emirates | ||
| Also or previously Known as | Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium | ||
| First T20 Match | 07/05/2009 | ||
| Last T20 Match | 20/08/2023 | ||
| Matches Played | 89 | ||
| Matches Won by Home Side | 1 (1.12%) | ||
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 8 (8.99%) | ||
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 80 (89.89%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 43 (48.31%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 46 (51.69%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 51 (57.30%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 38 (42.70%) | ||
| Matches Tied | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Highest Individual Innings | 122* | V Kohli (India) | 08/09/2022 v Afghanistan |
| Best Bowling | 5/4 | B Kumar (India) | 08/09/2022 v Afghanistan |
| Highest Team Innings | 212/2 (India) | 08/09/2022 v Afghanistan | |
| Lowest Team Innings | 55 (West Indies) | 23/10/2021 v England | |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 184/8 (Sri Lanka) | 01/09/2022 v Bangladesh | |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 21.52 | ||
| Average Runs per Over | 7.35 | ||
| Average Score Batting First | 146 | ||