In the upcoming clash of the International League T20, Gulf Giants (GUL) will host Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ABD) at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai for the 28th match. Scheduled for Saturday, this game promises excitement as both teams are closely positioned in the points table, with just a 2-point difference. Gulf Giants are currently in 3rd place with 4 victories and an equal number of losses, boasting a healthy net run rate of +0.434. Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders sit closely in 2nd place with 5 wins and 4 losses, though their net run rate stands at -0.075.
GUL vs ABD ILT20 2024: Dubai International Stadium Pitch Report Today Match
The Dubai International Stadium offers a balanced challenge for both batsmen and bowlers. Initially, the pitch provides assistance to speedsters with swing and bounce, making the early overs pivotal. However, as the match unfolds, batsmen usually find their rhythm and take control. Spinners, in contrast, often face difficulties in maintaining control due to the pacey nature of the surface. It’s a dynamic pitch that keeps both teams alert and engaged throughout the game.
GUL vs ABD ILT20 2024: Dubai International Stadium T20 Records & Stats
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium has hosted a total of 89 T20 International matches since its debut match on May 7, 2009, until the last match played on August 20, 2023. The stadium, also known as Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium, is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
In terms of match outcomes, the home side has won only 1 match, accounting for 1.12% of the total matches played, while touring sides have secured victory in 8 matches (8.99%). The majority of matches, 80 (89.89%), have been won by neutral teams.
Teams batting first have won 43 matches (48.31%), while teams batting second have won 46 matches (51.69%). Winning the toss has had a slight advantage, with teams winning 51 matches (57.30%) after winning the toss, compared to 38 matches (42.70%) won by teams losing the toss.
There have been no tied matches or matches with no result recorded at the stadium.
Some notable individual performances include Virat Kohli’s unbeaten innings of 122 against Afghanistan on September 8, 2022, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s exceptional bowling figures of 5/4, also against Afghanistan on the same date.
The highest team innings recorded at the stadium is 212/2 by India against Afghanistan on September 8, 2022, while the lowest team innings is 55 by West Indies against England on October 23, 2021.
The highest successful run chase achieved at the stadium is 184/8 by Sri Lanka against Bangladesh on September 1, 2022.
Overall, the stadium has seen an average of 21.52 runs per wicket and an average of 7.35 runs per over. The average score batting first is 146.
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| 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 | ||