VIP vs EMI, ILT20 2024: Dubai Stadium Pitch Report, T20 Records & Stats
In the ILT20 2024, the action heats up as Desert Vipers (VIP) face MI Emirates (MI) in Match 15 on Tuesday, January 30 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Vipers enter the contest after two consecutive defeats against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Sharjah Warriors, leaving them at the bottom of the points table with one win from four matches, totaling two points.
Meanwhile, MI Emirates arrive in strong form with four consecutive victories, securing the top spot with eight points from five matches. Led by Nicholas Pooran, MI Emirates aim to extend their winning streak, while Vipers seek to rebound after their recent losses.
VIP vs EMI, ILT20 2024: Dubai Stadium Pitch Report
In the five matches held at the venue in the tournament thus far, teams chasing have emerged victorious in all encounters. The average first innings score stands at 167, with the highest successfully chased target being 184 during this period. Considering this trend, captains winning the toss are likely to opt to bowl first, mindful of the past record favoring chasing teams.
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VIP vs EMI, ILT20 2024: Dubai Stadium T20 Records & Stats
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium, also known as Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium, situated in the United Arab Emirates, has hosted a total of 89 T20 International matches. The first match was played on May 7, 2009, with the most recent match held on August 20, 2023.
Out of these 89 matches, the home side has secured victory only once, accounting for a mere 1.12% of the total matches played. Visiting teams have won 8.99% of the matches, while the overwhelming majority of victories, approximately 89.89%, have been achieved by neutral teams.
In terms of match outcomes based on batting performance, both batting first and second have been equally successful, with 48.31% of matches won by teams setting a target and 51.69% won by teams chasing.
Teams winning the toss have had a slight advantage, winning 57.30% of matches, compared to 42.70% won by teams losing the toss. No matches have ended in a tie or with no result.
The highest individual innings at this venue was scored by V. Kohli from India, who hit an unbeaten 122* on September 8, 2022, against Afghanistan. The best bowling performance was recorded by B. Kumar from India, who took 5/4 on the same date against Afghanistan.
The highest team innings was 212/2 by India on September 8, 2022, against Afghanistan, while the lowest team innings was 55 by West Indies on October 23, 2021, against England. The highest successful run chase was 184/8 by Sri Lanka on September 1, 2022, against Bangladesh.
On average, each wicket falls at 21.52 runs, and the average runs per over is 7.35. The average score when batting first at Dubai International Cricket Stadium is 146.
| 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 | ||