EMI vs GUL ILT20 2024: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi Pitch Report, T20 Records & Stats
In the upcoming ILT20 2024 Game 4, MI Emirates (EMI) will face Gulf Giants (GUL) at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, January 21. Gulf Giants, victorious in their initial match, aim to sustain their winning streak, while MI Emirates seeks to demonstrate their prowess and move up the points table. Expect an exciting clash between these strong teams, boasting formidable batting and bowling capabilities.
EMI vs GUL ILT20 2024: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi Pitch Report
The pitch at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium tends to favor batsmen, creating conditions conducive to high scores. With minimal support for bowlers, choosing to bat first is a strategic move. Teams opting for the first innings target a competitive score of at least 185 runs to remain in contention during the match.
EMI vs GUL ILT20 2024: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi T20 Records & Stats
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, situated in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, has hosted T20 International matches since its inaugural game on 10/02/2010, with the most recent match taking place on 19/02/2023. Over the course of 66 matches, teams playing on this ground have experienced diverse outcomes.
The records indicate that the home side secured victory in 9 matches (13.64%), while touring sides celebrated triumph in 5 encounters (7.58%). Notably, a significant majority of matches, 52 (78.79%), were won by neutral sides.
Examining the innings dynamics, teams batting first emerged victorious in 28 matches (42.42%), while those chasing down a target succeeded in 38 matches (57.58%). The impact of winning or losing the toss appears evenly distributed, with 34 wins (51.52%) for winning the toss and 32 wins (48.48%) for losing the toss. Remarkably, there have been no tied matches or instances with no result.
Individual performances showcase Shaiman Anwar’s remarkable innings of 117* against Papua New Guinea on 14/04/2017, while C A Young’s bowling figures of 4/13 against Nigeria on 26/10/2019 stand as the best.
In team records, Ireland’s 225/7 against Afghanistan on 30/11/2013 holds the record for the highest team innings, contrasting with Bangladesh’s lowest team innings of 84 against South Africa on 02/11/2021. New Zealand achieved the highest run chase, reaching 167/5 against England on 10/11/2021.
The averages reveal that, on average, 22.21 runs are scored per wicket, and the run rate per over is 7.17. Teams setting the target in the first innings typically score an average of 142 runs.
Also read: MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants Head to Head Record in ILT20
| 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 | ||