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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Zayed Cricket Stadium cricket stats and records
Data through 30 December 2025Last updated 30 December 2025
Across 259 matches at Zayed Cricket Stadium from 2006 to 2025, sides batting first made 177.7 on average in completed innings (259 innings). Teams batting first won 124 of 253 matches with a result (49%), and teams batting second won 129 (51%). The toss winner went on to win 140 of 253 decided matches (55%).
Matches
259
2006–2025
Avg 1st innings
177.7
259 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
159.5
259 innings
Won chasing
51%
129 of 253 results
Toss winner won
55%
140 of 253
Zayed Cricket Stadium average scores by format
| Format | Matches | Avg 1st inns | Won batting first | Won chasing | Highest total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 (leagues & domestic) | 105 | 163.5 | 47 | 56 | 247 |
| T20I | 56 | 139.1 | 22 | 34 | 195 |
| ODI | 40 | 249.7 | 25 | 15 | 343 |
| Women's T20I | 22 | 118.4 | 12 | 10 | 176 |
| Other T20 | 17 | 149.3 | 8 | 9 | 216 |
| Test | 13 | 363.8 | 8 | 1 | 598 |
| List A | 6 | 200.0 | 2 | 4 | 235 |
Highest and lowest totals at Zayed Cricket Stadium
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 598/9 | Pakistan | 2015-10-13 | Drawn | |
| South Africa | 584/9 | Pakistan | 2010-11-20 | Drawn | |
| Pakistan | 570/6 | Australia | 2014-10-30 | Won | |
| Pakistan | 566/3 | New Zealand | 2014-11-09 | Won | |
| Pakistan | 523/8 | England | 2015-10-13 | Drawn |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States of America Women | 54 | 17.5 | Thailand Women | 2024-05-01 | Lost |
| Zimbabwe Women | 61 | 13.3 | Vanuatu Women | 2024-04-25 | Lost |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 70 | 15 | Rajasthan Royals | 2014-04-26 | Lost |
| England | 72 | Pakistan | 2012-01-25 | Lost | |
| Quetta Gladiators | 73 | 12.1 | Multan Sultans | 2021-06-16 | Lost |
Most runs at Zayed Cricket Stadium
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Misbah-ul-Haq | 33 | 1,695 | 70.62 | 63.7 | 135 | 5 | 11 |
| Mohammad Hafeez | 52 | 1,519 | 35.33 | 69.3 | 113 | 3 | 5 |
| Younis Khan | 35 | 1,329 | 44.30 | 60.1 | 213 | 5 | 3 |
| Azhar Ali | 27 | 1,307 | 56.83 | 44.7 | 134 | 4 | 9 |
| Babar Azam | 29 | 1,113 | 44.52 | 83.3 | 117 | 2 | 10 |
| Shoaib Malik | 35 | 1,018 | 33.93 | 79.3 | 245 | 1 | 3 |
| Asad Shafiq | 30 | 1,001 | 35.75 | 47.7 | 107 | 2 | 6 |
| Nicholas Pooran | 31 | 874 | 36.42 | 152.8 | 69 | 0 | 4 |
| Sarfaraz Ahmed | 31 | 842 | 33.68 | 83.0 | 94 | 0 | 6 |
| Kane Williamson | 17 | 836 | 52.25 | 71.7 | 139 | 2 | 5 |
Most wickets at Zayed Cricket Stadium
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saeed Ajmal | 29 | 54 | 25.44 | 3.16 | 5/43 |
| Yasir Shah | 17 | 48 | 25.79 | 2.91 | 6/124 |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 25 | 40 | 18.05 | 7.60 | 4/14 |
| Hasan Ali | 25 | 39 | 24.00 | 4.52 | 5/34 |
| Junaid Khan | 17 | 36 | 21.81 | 3.50 | 5/38 |
| Rohan Mustafa | 29 | 35 | 18.91 | 5.00 | 5/25 |
| Trent Boult | 32 | 33 | 33.55 | 5.49 | 4/54 |
| Jason Holder | 22 | 32 | 22.38 | 6.52 | 4/23 |
| Umar Gul | 23 | 30 | 33.30 | 4.72 | 4/64 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 17 | 28 | 21.82 | 5.27 | 4/38 |
Recent matches at Zayed Cricket Stadium
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec 2025 | Desert Vipers 233/1 (20 ov) MI Emirates 188/7 (20 ov) | Desert Vipers won by 45 runs |
| 27 Dec 2025 | Dubai Capitals 122/8 (20 ov) MI Emirates 126/2 (16.4 ov) | MI Emirates won by 8 wickets |
| 23 Dec 2025 | Gulf Giants 141/6 (20 ov) MI Emirates 142/2 (16.3 ov) | MI Emirates won by 8 wickets |
| 22 Dec 2025 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 134/9 (20 ov) Sharjah Warriorz 135/6 (20 ov) | Sharjah Warriorz won by 4 wickets |
| 21 Dec 2025 | Gulf Giants 156 (19.5 ov) Dubai Capitals 162/4 (19.2 ov) | Dubai Capitals won by 6 wickets |
| 20 Dec 2025 | MI Emirates 187/4 (20 ov) Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 152/7 (20 ov) | MI Emirates won by 35 runs |
| 18 Dec 2025 | Gulf Giants 165/7 (20 ov) Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 167/6 (19.2 ov) | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 4 wickets |
| 16 Dec 2025 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 181/5 (20 ov) Desert Vipers 180/6 (20 ov) | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 1 run |
| 14 Dec 2025 | Sharjah Warriorz 174/3 (20 ov) MI Emirates 168/5 (20 ov) | Sharjah Warriorz won by 6 runs |
| 13 Dec 2025 | Dubai Capitals 196/5 (20 ov) Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 187/8 (20 ov) | Dubai Capitals won by 9 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Zayed Cricket Stadium?
The average completed first-innings score at Zayed Cricket Stadium is 177.7 runs, from 259 innings between 2006 and 2025. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Zayed Cricket Stadium?
The highest total in the data is 598/9 by England against Pakistan on 13 October 2015.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Zayed Cricket Stadium?
In the 253 matches with a result, teams batting first won 124 (49%) and teams batting second won 129 (51%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Zayed Cricket Stadium?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 54 by United States of America Women against Thailand Women on 1 May 2024.
Also known as: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi stadium.
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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.