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Dubai International Cricket Stadium Test average score and records
Data through 24 November 2018Last updated 24 November 2018
The average first-innings score at Dubai International Cricket Stadium is 326.3, based on 12 completed first innings across 13 matches played between 2010 and 2018. For comparison, the average across every Test ground in the data is 343.7, so Dubai International Cricket Stadium is 17.4 runs below it. In 10 matches with a winner, batting first came out ahead more often: 6 wins batting first against 4 batting second. Captains who won the toss chose to field 8% of the time, and the toss winner won 70% of decided matches.
Matches
13
2010–2018
Avg 1st innings
326.3
12 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
298.4
12 innings
Won chasing
40%
4 of 10 results
Toss winner won
70%
7 of 10
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 145.5 |
| 2014 | 284.0 |
| 2018 | 450.0 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Highest and lowest totals at Dubai International Cricket Stadium (Test)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 579/3 | West Indies | 2016-10-13 | Won | |
| South Africa | 517 | Pakistan | 2013-10-23 | Won | |
| Sri Lanka | 482 | Pakistan | 2017-10-06 | Won | |
| Pakistan | 482 | Australia | 2018-10-07 | Drawn | |
| Pakistan | 454/9 | Australia | 2014-10-22 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 90 | Pakistan | 2018-11-24 | Lost | |
| Sri Lanka | 96 | Pakistan | 2017-10-06 | Won | |
| Pakistan | 99 | England | 2012-02-03 | Won | |
| Pakistan | 99 | South Africa | 2013-10-23 | Lost | |
| Pakistan | 123 | West Indies | 2016-10-13 | Won |
Most runs at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Test matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azhar Ali | 20 | 1,110 | 61.67 | 41.2 | 302 | 3 | 6 |
| Younis Khan | 16 | 1,024 | 73.14 | 51.0 | 131 | 5 | 4 |
| Asad Shafiq | 20 | 959 | 50.47 | 50.4 | 130 | 2 | 6 |
| Misbah-ul-Haq | 17 | 728 | 48.53 | 41.5 | 102 | 1 | 6 |
| Mohammad Hafeez | 16 | 567 | 40.50 | 58.8 | 126 | 1 | 4 |
| Sarfaraz Ahmed | 13 | 518 | 57.56 | 65.5 | 112 | 2 | 2 |
| Graeme Smith | 3 | 368 | 122.67 | 59.5 | 234 | 2 | 0 |
| Haris Sohail | 5 | 362 | 72.40 | 40.2 | 147 | 2 | 1 |
| Dimuth Karunaratne | 4 | 297 | 99.00 | 49.5 | 196 | 1 | 1 |
| Babar Azam | 7 | 257 | 51.40 | 51.9 | 127 | 1 | 1 |
Most wickets at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Test matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasir Shah | 14 | 55 | 23.82 | 2.88 | 8/41 |
| Saeed Ajmal | 11 | 37 | 21.22 | 2.47 | 7/55 |
| Abdur Rehman | 8 | 19 | 28.26 | 2.55 | 5/40 |
| Zulfiqar Babar | 7 | 19 | 31.58 | 2.67 | 5/74 |
| Umar Gul | 8 | 16 | 29.81 | 3.41 | 4/61 |
| Wahab Riaz | 9 | 15 | 33.40 | 3.05 | 4/41 |
| Rangana Herath | 6 | 13 | 32.08 | 2.76 | 3/26 |
| Devendra Bishoo | 2 | 10 | 17.40 | 3.56 | 8/49 |
| Muhammad Abbas | 6 | 10 | 23.80 | 2.22 | 4/29 |
| James Anderson | 6 | 9 | 25.11 | 2.07 | 3/35 |
Recent matches at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov 2018 | Pakistan 418/5d New Zealand 90 & 312 | Pakistan won by an innings and 16 runs |
| 7 Oct 2018 | Pakistan 482 & 181/6d Australia 202 & 362/8 | Match drawn |
| 6 Oct 2017 | Sri Lanka 482 & 96 Pakistan 262 & 248 | Sri Lanka won by 68 runs |
| 13 Oct 2016 | Pakistan 579/3d & 123 West Indies 357 & 289 | Pakistan won by 56 runs |
| 22 Oct 2015 | England 242 & 312 Pakistan 378 & 354/6d | Pakistan won by 178 runs |
| 17 Nov 2014 | New Zealand 403 & 250/9d Pakistan 393 & 196/5 | Match drawn |
| 22 Oct 2014 | Australia 303 & 216 Pakistan 454/9 & 286/2d | Pakistan won by 221 runs |
| 8 Jan 2014 | Pakistan 165 & 359 Sri Lanka 388 & 137/1 | Sri Lanka won by 9 wickets |
| 23 Oct 2013 | Pakistan 99 & 326/9 South Africa 517 | South Africa won by an innings and 92 runs |
| 3 Feb 2012 | England 141 & 252 Pakistan 99 & 365 | Pakistan won by 71 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Test matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Test matches is 326.3 runs, from 12 innings between 2010 and 2018. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Test matches?
The highest total in the data is 579/3 by Pakistan against West Indies on 13 October 2016.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Test matches?
In the 10 matches with a result, teams batting first won 6 (60%) and teams batting second won 4 (40%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Test matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 90 by New Zealand against Pakistan on 24 November 2018.
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.