The Eliminator match of the International League T20 2024 features a clash between Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Dubai Capitals at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on February 13th at 8:00 PM IST.
ABD vs DUB ILT20 2024: Sheikh Zayed Stadium Pitch Report Today Match
The pitch at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi is known for its balance. Over the last 20 matches, the average first innings score has been 116 runs. Interestingly, teams batting first have won 40% of the matches here, indicating that the toss may not significantly impact the outcome. Therefore, the decision to bat or bowl first could hinge on the ground conditions on the day of the match.
ABD vs DUB ILT20 2024: Sheikh Zayed Stadium T20 Records & Stats
The Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi has hosted a total of 66 T20 International matches. Interestingly, the home side has won only 9 matches, accounting for 13.64% of the total matches played, while the touring side has won 5 matches (7.58%). The majority of matches, 52 in total (78.79%), have been won by the neutral side.
In terms of batting statistics, teams batting first have won 28 matches (42.42%), while teams batting second have won slightly more with 38 victories (57.58%). Winning the toss has proven to be advantageous, with the toss-winning side securing victory in 34 matches (51.52%), compared to 32 matches (48.48%) won by the side losing the toss.
Notably, there have been no tied matches or matches with no result at this venue. The highest individual innings was scored by Shaiman Anwar from the United Arab Emirates, who scored an unbeaten 117 runs against Papua New Guinea on April 14, 2017. The best bowling figures belong to C A Young from Ireland, who took 4 wickets for 13 runs against Nigeria on October 26, 2019.
The highest team innings at this venue is 225/7, achieved by Ireland against Afghanistan on November 30, 2013, while the lowest team innings was 84 runs by Bangladesh against South Africa on November 2, 2021. The highest successful run chase was 167/5 by New Zealand against England on November 10, 2021.
On average, 22.21 runs are scored per wicket, with an average run rate of 7.17 runs per over. The average score batting first at this venue is 142 runs.
Also read: ABD vs DUB ILT20, Eliminator: Weather Forecast and Pitch Report for Today Match 2024
| City | Abu Dhabi | ||
| Country | United Arab Emirates | ||
| First T20 Match | 10/02/2010 | ||
| Last T20 Match | 19/02/2023 | ||
| Matches Played | 66 | ||
| Matches Won by Home Side | 9 (13.64%) | ||
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 5 (7.58%) | ||
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 52 (78.79%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 28 (42.42%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 38 (57.58%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 34 (51.52%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 32 (48.48%) | ||
| Matches Tied | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Highest Individual Innings | 117* | Shaiman Anwar (United Arab Emirates) | 14/04/2017 v Papua New Guinea |
| Best Bowling | 4/13 | C A Young (Ireland) | 26/10/2019 v Nigeria |
| Highest Team Innings | 225/7 (Ireland) | 30/11/2013 v Afghanistan | |
| Lowest Team Innings | 84 (Bangladesh) | 02/11/2021 v South Africa | |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 167/5 (New Zealand) | 10/11/2021 v England | |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 22.21 | ||
| Average Runs per Over | 7.17 | ||
| Average Score Batting First | 142 | ||
