DUB vs GUL ILT20 2024: Dubai International Stadium Pitch Report & T20 Records and Stats
In the ongoing 2024 International League T20, Match 24 will feature a clash between Dubai Capitals (DUB) and Gulf Giants (GUL). Set to take place at the Dubai International Stadium on Monday, February 6.
The Dubai Capitals, led by David Warner, are looking to bounce back from a recent 29-run defeat against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. Meanwhile, Gulf Giants secured a comfortable 79-run victory in their previous encounter against Sharjah Warriors. Notably, in their last meeting, the Giants emerged victorious by three wickets. With a perfect record of winning all three previous encounters against the Capitals, the Giants are in a favorable position heading into the upcoming match.
Also read: DUB vs GUL Head to Head ILT20 Records: ILT20 Today Match 2024
DUB vs GUL ILT20 2024: Dubai International Stadium Pitch Report
The Dubai International Stadium features a balanced surface, catering to both batsmen and bowlers. Initially, fast bowlers benefit from the pitch, while spinners face challenges later on. With an average first innings score of 141, teams batting second have had greater success here. Hence, winning the toss might prompt captains to choose to bowl first.
DUB vs GUL ILT20 2024: Dubai International Stadium T20 Records and Stats
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium, also known as Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium, situated in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, has hosted a total of 89 T20 International matches between May 7, 2009, and August 20, 2023. Among these matches, the home side has won only one game (1.12%), while the touring side has won 8 matches (8.99%). The vast majority of victories, 80 matches (89.89%), have been claimed by neutral sides.
In terms of batting performance, both teams batting first and second have had almost equal success, with 43 wins (48.31%) and 46 wins (51.69%), respectively. Interestingly, teams winning the toss have won 51 matches (57.30%), while those losing the toss have won 38 matches (42.70%). There have been no tied matches or matches with no result recorded at this venue.
The highest individual innings was scored by V Kohli from India, who scored an unbeaten 122 against Afghanistan on September 8, 2022. The best bowling performance was by B Kumar from India, who took 5 wickets for 4 runs against Afghanistan on September 8, 2022. The highest team innings was 212/2 by India against Afghanistan on September 8, 2022, while the lowest team innings was 55 by West Indies against England on October 23, 2021.
The highest successful run chase was achieved by Sri Lanka, scoring 184/8 against Bangladesh on September 1, 2022. On average, there have been 21.52 runs scored per wicket and 7.35 runs per over. The average score batting first at this venue 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 | ||