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Sharjah Cricket Stadium ODI average score and records
Data through 9 June 2023Last updated 9 June 2023
Sharjah Cricket Stadium has hosted 33 ODI matches in the data (2003–2023), and the average completed first-innings score is 243.9 from 32 innings. That is 6.4 runs lower than the ODI average of 250.4 across all grounds in the data. Of the 33 decided matches, 18 were won by the side batting second (55%) and 15 by the side batting first. Captains who won the toss chose to field 12% of the time, and the toss winner won 39% of decided matches.
Matches
33
2003–2023
Avg 1st innings
243.9
32 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
212.2
32 innings
Won chasing
55%
18 of 33 results
Toss winner won
39%
13 of 33
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 232.7 |
| 2012 | 221.0 |
| 2013 | 274.8 |
| 2014 | 290.3 |
| 2017 | 138.0 |
| 2019 | 262.0 |
| 2022 | 250.8 |
| 2023 | 230.7 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Scoring by phase at Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 64 | 43.6 | 1.44 | 4.36 |
| Middle overs | 64 | 136.0 | 3.80 | 4.71 |
| Death overs | 52 | 59.6 | 2.46 | 7.13 |
ODI phases: overs 1–10, 11–40, 41–50. Run rate is runs per six legal balls.
Highest and lowest totals at Sharjah Cricket Stadium (ODI)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 364/7 | 50 | New Zealand | 2014-12-14 | Won |
| United Arab Emirates | 348/3 | 50 | Namibia | 2022-03-12 | Won |
| Pakistan | 337/5 | 50 | West Indies | 2016-10-02 | Won |
| Pakistan | 326/5 | 50 | Sri Lanka | 2013-12-22 | Won |
| Pakistan | 322/5 | 50 | Sri Lanka | 2013-12-18 | Won |
Most runs at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Hafeez | 15 | 668 | 47.71 | 76.3 | 140 | 2 | 3 |
| Shoaib Malik | 9 | 343 | 42.88 | 93.0 | 90 | 0 | 4 |
| Babar Azam | 4 | 334 | 111.33 | 86.1 | 123 | 2 | 1 |
| Kumar Sangakkara | 6 | 323 | 80.75 | 77.1 | 103 | 2 | 1 |
| V Aravind | 6 | 317 | 63.40 | 85.0 | 115 | 1 | 1 |
| Aaron Finch | 3 | 269 | 134.50 | 96.4 | 153 | 2 | 0 |
| Ahmed Shehzad | 7 | 269 | 38.43 | 76.6 | 113 | 1 | 2 |
| Misbah-ul-Haq | 9 | 245 | 27.22 | 71.6 | 47 | 0 | 0 |
| Umar Akmal | 11 | 244 | 27.11 | 92.1 | 52 | 0 | 1 |
| Shahid Afridi | 10 | 223 | 22.30 | 148.7 | 75 | 0 | 2 |
Most wickets at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shahid Afridi | 10 | 20 | 20.45 | 4.37 | 5/35 |
| Saeed Ajmal | 7 | 17 | 15.06 | 3.76 | 4/30 |
| Mohammad Hafeez | 13 | 12 | 28.00 | 3.93 | 2/14 |
| Junaid Khan | 5 | 10 | 20.50 | 6.09 | 3/44 |
| Mitchell Starc | 2 | 9 | 10.33 | 4.65 | 5/42 |
| Mohammad Sami | 4 | 9 | 15.44 | 4.13 | 4/25 |
| Hasan Ali | 4 | 8 | 15.75 | 4.40 | 3/14 |
| Heath Streak | 4 | 8 | 16.25 | 3.70 | 3/36 |
| Matthew Henry | 2 | 7 | 16.29 | 6.00 | 4/45 |
| Umar Gul | 6 | 7 | 22.43 | 4.17 | 3/19 |
Recent matches at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 2023 | United Arab Emirates 184 (36 ov) West Indies 185/6 (35.1 ov) | West Indies won by 4 wickets |
| 6 Jun 2023 | West Indies 306 (49.5 ov) United Arab Emirates 228/7 (50 ov) | West Indies won by 78 runs |
| 4 Jun 2023 | United Arab Emirates 202 (47.1 ov) West Indies 206/3 (35.2 ov) | West Indies won by 7 wickets |
| 16 Mar 2022 | Papua New Guinea 204/8 (50 ov) Nepal 208/8 (49.2 ov) | Nepal won by 2 wickets |
| 15 Mar 2022 | Papua New Guinea 176/8 (50 ov) United Arab Emirates 179/3 (44.3 ov) | United Arab Emirates won by 7 wickets |
| 12 Mar 2022 | United Arab Emirates 348/3 (50 ov) Namibia 305/9 (50 ov) | United Arab Emirates won by 43 runs |
| 11 Mar 2022 | Namibia 275/8 (50 ov) Oman 276/3 (46.1 ov) | Oman won by 7 wickets |
| 9 Dec 2019 | Scotland 247 (47.2 ov) United States of America 282/8 (50 ov) | United States of America won by 35 runs |
| 8 Dec 2019 | United Arab Emirates 202 (45.2 ov) United States of America 206/7 (45.2 ov) | United States of America won by 3 wickets |
| 24 Mar 2019 | Australia 285/2 (47.5 ov) Pakistan 284/7 (50 ov) | Australia won by 8 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in ODI matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in ODI matches is 243.9 runs, from 32 innings between 2003 and 2023. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in ODI matches?
The highest total in the data is 364/7 by Pakistan against New Zealand on 14 December 2014.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in ODI matches?
In the 33 matches with a result, teams batting first won 15 (45%) and teams batting second won 18 (55%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in ODI matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 103 by Sri Lanka against Pakistan on 23 October 2017.
What is the highest successful run chase at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in ODI matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 285.
Also known as: Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium, Sharjah stadium.
More grounds in United Arab Emirates
- Dubai International Cricket Stadium388 matches
- Zayed Cricket Stadium259 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.