GUL vs EMI ILT20 2024: Dubai International Stadium Pitch Report, T20 Records and Stats

GUL vs EMI ILT20 2024: Dubai International Stadium Pitch Report, T20 Records and Stats

GUL vs EMI ILT20 2024: Dubai International Stadium Pitch Report, T20 Records and Stats

In the upcoming 26th match of the International League T20 2024, Gulf Giants (GUL) will face MI Emirates (EMI) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on February 8. Gulf Giants currently hold the third position with four wins out of eight matches, while MI Emirates lead the table with six wins out of eight.

In their recent match against Desert Vipers, MI Emirates chose to bat after losing the toss. Despite a shaky start, they managed to post a formidable total of 188 runs, thanks to notable contributions from Kusal Perera, Ambati Rayudu, and Nicholas Pooran. Although Desert Vipers struggled initially, a remarkable eighth-wicket partnership salvaged their innings, but they fell short by 30 runs.

Meanwhile, Gulf Giants faced Dubai Capitals in their last match, opting to bat first after losing the toss. Despite a challenging start and losing early wickets, they managed to reach a respectable total of 126 runs, primarily due to a crucial partnership for the fifth wicket. In response, Dubai Capitals made a decent start but faltered with wickets falling at regular intervals, ultimately losing by 19 runs despite Dasun Shanaka’s efforts.

GUL vs EMI ILT20 2024: Dubai International Stadium Pitch Report Today Match

At the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, the pitch tends to favor batsmen, making it conducive for high-scoring encounters. While pacers can utilize slower deliveries and off-cutters effectively, the game primarily revolves around batting prowess. Teams often opt to chase after winning the toss, considering the average first innings score of 166.

GUL vs EMI ILT20 2024: Dubai International Stadium T20 Records and Stats

The Dubai International Cricket Stadium, also known as the Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium, has hosted a total of 89 T20 International matches. Interestingly, only one match (1.12%) has been won by the home side, with touring teams winning 8 matches (8.99%) and neutral teams dominating with 80 victories (89.89%).

In terms of batting statistics, teams batting first have won 43 matches (48.31%), while teams chasing have won 46 matches (51.69%). Winning the toss seems to be advantageous, as teams winning the toss have won 51 matches (57.30%), compared to 38 matches (42.70%) won by teams losing the toss.

Notably, there have been no tied matches or matches with no result recorded at this venue. The highest individual innings was an impressive 122* by V Kohli (India) against Afghanistan on 08/09/2022, while the best bowling figures were 5/4 by B Kumar (India) in the same match.

The highest team innings record stands at 212/2 by India against Afghanistan on 08/09/2022, whereas the lowest team innings was 55 by the West Indies against England on 23/10/2021. Sri Lanka holds the record for the highest successful run chase, achieving 184/8 against Bangladesh on 01/09/2022.

On average, there have been 21.52 runs per wicket and 7.35 runs per over scored at this venue. The average score batting first is 146 runs. Overall, these statistics paint a picture of a venue where batting second and chasing seems to be slightly more favorable, with a good balance between bat and ball.

Also read: ILT20 2024: Match 26, GUL vs EMI Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s ILT20 Match between Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates?

CityDubai
CountryUnited Arab Emirates
Also or previously Known asDubai Sports City Cricket Stadium
First T20 Match07/05/2009
Last T20 Match20/08/2023
Matches Played89
Matches Won by Home Side1 (1.12%)
Matches Won by Touring Side8 (8.99%)
Matches Won by Neutral Side80 (89.89%)
Matches Won Batting First43 (48.31%)
Matches Won Batting Second46 (51.69%)
Matches Won Winning Toss51 (57.30%)
Matches Won Losing Toss38 (42.70%)
Matches Tied0 (0.00%)
Matches with No Result0 (0.00%)
Highest Individual Innings122*V Kohli (India)08/09/2022 v Afghanistan
Best Bowling5/4B Kumar (India)08/09/2022 v Afghanistan
Highest Team Innings212/2 (India)08/09/2022 v Afghanistan
Lowest Team Innings55 (West Indies)23/10/2021 v England
Highest Run Chase Achieved184/8 (Sri Lanka)01/09/2022 v Bangladesh
Average Runs per Wicket21.52
Average Runs per Over7.35
Average Score Batting First146
IPL 2024

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