Dubai, United Arab Emirates · T20
Dubai International Cricket Stadium T20 average score and records
Data through 4 January 2026Last updated 4 January 2026
The average first-innings score at Dubai International Cricket Stadium is 157.5, based on 165 completed first innings across 167 matches played between 2014 and 2026. That is 6.2 runs lower than the T20 average of 163.8 across all grounds in the data. In 162 matches with a winner, chasing came out ahead more often: 62 wins batting first against 100 batting second. The toss winner went on to win 98 of 162 decided matches (60%).
Matches
167
2014–2026
Avg 1st innings
157.5
165 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
146.7
165 innings
Won chasing
62%
100 of 162 results
Toss winner won
60%
98 of 162
Average first-innings score by year
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| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 148.9 |
| 2016 | 148.0 |
| 2017 | 143.5 |
| 2018 | 156.3 |
| 2019 | 143.1 |
| 2020 | 171.5 |
| 2021 | 156.2 |
| 2023 | 165.7 |
| 2024 | 166.2 |
| 2025 | 156.1 |
| 2026 | 170.0 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Scoring by phase at Dubai stadium
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 332 | 45.3 | 1.58 | 7.54 |
| Middle overs | 332 | 66.5 | 2.39 | 7.46 |
| Death overs | 318 | 41.9 | 2.29 | 9.43 |
T20 phases: overs 1–6, 7–15, 16–20 (The Hundred: first 25 balls, middle, last 25 balls). Run rate is runs per six legal balls.
Highest and lowest totals at Dubai International Cricket Stadium (T20)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 219/2 | 20 | Delhi Capitals | 2020-10-27 | Won |
| Dubai Capitals | 217/4 | 20 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | 2025-02-02 | Won |
| MI Emirates | 208/3 | 20 | Dubai Capitals | 2024-02-17 | Won |
| Punjab Kings | 206/3 | 20 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2020-09-24 | Won |
| Quetta Gladiators | 203/8 | 20 | Lahore Qalandars | 2016-02-16 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahore Qalandars | 59 | 10.2 | Peshawar Zalmi | 2017-02-12 | Lost |
| Lahore Qalandars | 78 | 15.1 | Peshawar Zalmi | 2019-02-17 | Lost |
| Sharjah Warriorz | 90 | 17.5 | Desert Vipers | 2025-12-20 | Lost |
| Sharjah Warriorz | 91 | 19.1 | Desert Vipers | 2025-01-22 | Lost |
| Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | 103 | 15.3 | Dubai Capitals | 2025-12-07 | Lost |
Most runs at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in T20 matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Vince | 31 | 867 | 32.11 | 127.9 | 86 | 0 | 7 |
| Kieron Pollard | 36 | 851 | 38.68 | 156.7 | 78 | 0 | 5 |
| Alex Hales | 25 | 749 | 32.57 | 142.1 | 99 | 0 | 6 |
| Nicholas Pooran | 21 | 688 | 38.22 | 143.3 | 77 | 0 | 5 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | 32 | 675 | 27.00 | 140.9 | 70 | 0 | 3 |
| Shane Watson | 23 | 655 | 34.47 | 123.8 | 90 | 0 | 4 |
| Sam Billings | 22 | 617 | 34.28 | 131.0 | 67 | 0 | 4 |
| Fakhar Zaman | 29 | 610 | 21.79 | 127.3 | 71 | 0 | 3 |
| KL Rahul | 11 | 606 | 67.33 | 146.0 | 132 | 1 | 4 |
| Dwayne Smith | 17 | 578 | 41.29 | 121.4 | 73 | 0 | 5 |
Most wickets at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in T20 matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Amir | 34 | 42 | 21.90 | 7.30 | 4/24 |
| Chris Jordan | 28 | 35 | 22.46 | 8.30 | 3/17 |
| Sunil Narine | 30 | 33 | 23.27 | 6.45 | 3/12 |
| Wahab Riaz | 20 | 32 | 15.31 | 6.41 | 3/17 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 18 | 27 | 16.89 | 6.42 | 3/10 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 21 | 25 | 17.48 | 6.33 | 4/13 |
| Jason Holder | 17 | 25 | 22.48 | 8.62 | 3/18 |
| Waqar Salamkheil | 15 | 24 | 16.92 | 7.02 | 4/29 |
| Shahid Afridi | 24 | 23 | 22.96 | 6.36 | 3/18 |
| Andre Russell | 17 | 22 | 21.55 | 9.36 | 3/13 |
Recent matches at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Jan 2026 | Desert Vipers 182/4 (20 ov) MI Emirates 136 (18.3 ov) | Desert Vipers won by 46 runs |
| 1 Jan 2026 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 158/7 (20 ov) Dubai Capitals 108 (16.2 ov) | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 50 runs |
| 28 Dec 2025 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 179/1 (20 ov) Gulf Giants 147/9 (20 ov) | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 32 runs |
| 24 Dec 2025 | Sharjah Warriorz 134/8 (20 ov) Dubai Capitals 138/4 (19.1 ov) | Dubai Capitals won by 6 wickets |
| 21 Dec 2025 | Desert Vipers 124/7 (20 ov) MI Emirates 128/6 (17.3 ov) | MI Emirates won by 4 wickets |
| 20 Dec 2025 | Sharjah Warriorz 90 (17.5 ov) Desert Vipers 91/6 (13.5 ov) | Desert Vipers won by 4 wickets |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Dubai Capitals 180/6 (20 ov) Sharjah Warriorz 117 (17 ov) | Dubai Capitals won by 63 runs |
| 17 Dec 2025 | MI Emirates 137/8 (20 ov) Dubai Capitals 130 (20 ov) | MI Emirates won by 7 runs |
| 14 Dec 2025 | Dubai Capitals 166/4 (20 ov) Desert Vipers 171/5 (19.4 ov) | Desert Vipers won by 5 wickets |
| 12 Dec 2025 | Gulf Giants 157/7 (20 ov) Desert Vipers 158/2 (16.5 ov) | Desert Vipers won by 8 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in T20 matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in T20 matches is 157.5 runs, from 165 innings between 2014 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in T20 matches?
The highest total in the data is 219/2 by Sunrisers Hyderabad against Delhi Capitals on 27 October 2020.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in T20 matches?
In the 162 matches with a result, teams batting first won 62 (38%) and teams batting second won 100 (62%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in T20 matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 59 by Lahore Qalandars against Peshawar Zalmi on 12 February 2017.
What is the highest successful run chase at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in T20 matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 203.
Also known as: Dubai stadium, Dubai Cricket Stadium.
More grounds in United Arab Emirates
- Zayed Cricket Stadium259 matches
- Sharjah Cricket Stadium200 matches
- ICC Academy81 matches
- Tolerance Oval29 matches
- ICC Academy Ground No 217 matches
Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Averages use completed innings in matches not decided by a rain rule. Definitions: methodology.