GUL vs DUB ILT20 2024 Q2: Sharjah Cricket Stadium T20 Records & Stats
In the upcoming second Qualifier of the International League T20 (ILT20) 2024, the Gulf Giants (GUL) will face off against the Dubai Capitals (DUB) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Thursday, February 15. The Gulf Giants are seeking redemption after their loss to the MI Emirates in the first Qualifier, where they were bundled out for 118 chasing 163. Meanwhile, the Dubai Capitals are riding high on confidence after a convincing victory over the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the Eliminator, winning by 85 runs. The winner of this clash will advance to the final to challenge the MI Emirates.
Sharjah Cricket Stadium T20 Records & Stats
The Sharjah Cricket Stadium has hosted a total of 35 T20 International matches since its first game on March 3, 2013, until the last one on January 2, 2024. It’s worth noting that the home side has won only 1 match, while touring sides have won 2 matches. However, the majority of victories, 91.43%, have been claimed by neutral teams.
In terms of batting first versus batting second, there’s a slight advantage for teams batting first, with 20 matches won compared to 15 matches won by teams batting second. The toss seems to play a significant role, with teams winning the toss winning 51.43% of the matches.
Some notable records include Mohammad Shahzad’s unbeaten 118 against Zimbabwe on October 1, 2016, being the highest individual innings, while Samiullah Shinwari’s 5/13 against Kenya on November 24, 2013, stands as the best bowling figures. Afghanistan holds the record for the highest team innings with 215/6 against Zimbabwe on October 1, 2016. The lowest team innings was 38 by Hong Kong against Pakistan on September 2, 2022.
On average, teams have scored 151 runs batting first, with an average of 21.23 runs per wicket and 7.30 runs per over. Overall, the stadium’s history suggests a balanced contest between bat and ball, with conditions favoring both spin and pace bowlers at different times.
| City | Sharjah | ||
| Country | United Arab Emirates | ||
| First T20 Match | 03/03/2013 | ||
| Last T20 Match | 02/01/2024 | ||
| Matches Played | 35 | ||
| Matches Won by Home Side | 1 (2.86%) | ||
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 2 (5.71%) | ||
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 32 (91.43%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 20 (57.14%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 15 (42.86%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 18 (51.43%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 17 (48.57%) | ||
| Matches Tied | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Highest Individual Innings | 118* | Mohammad Shahzad (Afghanistan) | 10/01/2016 v Zimbabwe |
| Best Bowling | 5/13 | Samiullah Shinwari (Afghanistan) | 24/11/2013 v Kenya |
| Highest Team Innings | 215/6 (Afghanistan) | 10/01/2016 v Zimbabwe | |
| Lowest Team Innings | 38 (Hong Kong) | 02/09/2022 v Pakistan | |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 179/6 (Sri Lanka) | 03/09/2022 v Afghanistan | |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 21.23 | ||
| Average Runs per Over | 7.30 | ||
| Average Score Batting First | 151 | ||