DUB vs EMI Dubai International Stadium Pitch Report, Avg Score, Highest Total and More Today Match ILT20 2024
In the second encounter of ILT20 2024 on Saturday, January 20, Dubai Capitals (DUB) and MI Emirates (EMI) will lock horns at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Having successfully reached the knockout stages in the 2023 tournament, both teams aspire to commence the competition with a strong performance.
Dubai Capitals faced elimination in the 2023 tournament, bowing out after losing the eliminator to MI Emirates. Conversely, MI Emirates exited the competition following a defeat in Qualifier 2 against Gulf Giants. As they clash in this early fixture, both sides are eager to secure a promising start to their ILT20 2024 campaign.
DUB vs EMI Dubai International Stadium Pitch Report Today Match ILT20 2024
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium boasts a batsman-friendly surface, suggesting the likelihood of a high-scoring contest. Bowlers find minimal assistance on this pitch, making it a challenging environment for them. Considering these conditions, opting to bat first is a strategic choice that could prove advantageous for teams in pursuit of a favorable outcome.
DUB vs EMI Dubai International Stadium Avg Score, Highest Total and More Today Match ILT20 2024
Situated in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, formerly known as Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium, has hosted 89 T20 International matches from May 7, 2009, to August 20, 2023. With a dominant record favoring neutral sides, the home team has secured only one victory, constituting a mere 1.12%, while touring sides have won 8.99% of the matches.
Matches won batting first (48.31%) and batting second (51.69%) reflect a balanced competition, emphasizing the pitch’s versatility. Teams winning the toss have opted for both strategies, with 57.30% winning while batting first and 42.70% winning after losing the toss. Notably, there have been no tied matches or instances with no result.
The highest individual innings of 122* was achieved by V Kohli from India on September 8, 2022, against Afghanistan. The best bowling performance belongs to B Kumar from India, who secured figures of 5/4 on the same date against Afghanistan.
India also holds the record for the highest team innings, scoring 212/2 on September 8, 2022, against Afghanistan. Conversely, the lowest team innings was recorded by West Indies, with 55 runs on October 23, 2021, against England.
Sri Lanka’s successful run chase of 184/8 on September 1, 2022, against Bangladesh stands as the highest achieved in this stadium. On average, each wicket fell at 21.52 runs, and the scoring rate was 7.35 runs per over. The average score when batting first was 146. The stadium’s T20 International history encapsulates a dynamic cricketing environment with a notable preference for teams batting second and achieving substantial run chases.
Also read: Dubai Capitals vs MI Emirates Head To Head ILT20 Records & Stats
| 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 | ||