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Zayed Cricket Stadium ODI average score and records
Data through 7 October 2024Last updated 7 October 2024
Zayed Cricket Stadium has hosted 40 ODI matches in the data (2006–2024), and the average completed first-innings score is 249.7 from 40 innings. For comparison, the average across every ODI ground in the data is 250.4, so Zayed Cricket Stadium is 0.7 runs below it. Teams batting first won 25 of 40 matches with a result (62%), and teams batting second won 15 (38%). Captains who won the toss chose to field 5% of the time, and the toss winner won 62% of decided matches.
Matches
40
2006–2024
Avg 1st innings
249.7
40 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
208.4
40 innings
Won chasing
38%
15 of 40 results
Toss winner won
62%
25 of 40
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 233.0 |
| 2008 | 263.0 |
| 2009 | 241.0 |
| 2010 | 244.5 |
| 2012 | 252.7 |
| 2013 | 245.5 |
| 2014 | 268.3 |
| 2015 | 249.5 |
| 2017 | 223.0 |
| 2018 | 238.0 |
| 2021 | 248.5 |
| 2024 | 299.3 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Scoring by phase at Sheikh Zayed Stadium
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 80 | 43.9 | 1.27 | 4.39 |
| Middle overs | 80 | 136.6 | 3.85 | 4.62 |
| Death overs | 73 | 53.2 | 3.00 | 6.41 |
ODI phases: overs 1–10, 11–40, 41–50. Run rate is runs per six legal balls.
Highest and lowest totals at Zayed Cricket Stadium (ODI)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 343/4 | 50 | Ireland | 2024-10-04 | Won |
| Pakistan | 308/6 | 50 | West Indies | 2016-10-05 | Won |
| New Zealand | 303/8 | 50 | Pakistan | 2009-11-06 | Won |
| New Zealand | 299/5 | 50 | Pakistan | 2014-12-17 | Won |
| Pakistan | 295/6 | 49.5 | West Indies | 2008-11-12 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 116 | 36 | Ireland | 2021-01-18 | Lost |
| Pakistan | 130 | 35 | England | 2012-02-13 | Lost |
| Ireland | 132 | 31.5 | South Africa | 2024-10-02 | Lost |
| Papua New Guinea | 148 | 35.2 | United Arab Emirates | 2017-04-04 | Lost |
| New Zealand | 149 | 39.2 | Pakistan | 2009-11-03 | Lost |
Most runs at Zayed Cricket Stadium in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Hafeez | 17 | 542 | 41.69 | 72.8 | 113 | 2 | 1 |
| Misbah-ul-Haq | 14 | 506 | 42.17 | 69.9 | 76 | 0 | 5 |
| Younis Khan | 18 | 472 | 27.76 | 72.3 | 103 | 1 | 3 |
| Shoaib Malik | 19 | 390 | 21.67 | 66.8 | 66 | 0 | 1 |
| Babar Azam | 8 | 361 | 51.57 | 90.2 | 117 | 2 | 1 |
| Shahid Afridi | 18 | 330 | 18.33 | 115.8 | 70 | 0 | 1 |
| Ahmed Shehzad | 11 | 326 | 29.64 | 66.5 | 54 | 0 | 1 |
| Ross Taylor | 7 | 324 | 64.80 | 73.6 | 88 | 0 | 3 |
| Kamran Akmal | 10 | 311 | 51.83 | 97.5 | 116 | 1 | 1 |
| Imam-ul-Haq | 5 | 279 | 69.75 | 73.0 | 100 | 1 | 1 |
Most wickets at Zayed Cricket Stadium in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saeed Ajmal | 17 | 29 | 22.59 | 4.09 | 5/43 |
| Shahid Afridi | 21 | 23 | 38.30 | 4.36 | 2/31 |
| Umar Gul | 13 | 20 | 28.35 | 5.50 | 3/37 |
| Junaid Khan | 10 | 18 | 20.61 | 4.75 | 4/19 |
| Sohail Tanvir | 10 | 14 | 31.14 | 5.32 | 4/34 |
| Muhammad Irfan | 7 | 13 | 27.23 | 5.21 | 3/35 |
| LB Williams | 3 | 11 | 11.27 | 4.96 | 4/32 |
| Shadab Khan | 5 | 11 | 18.09 | 4.06 | 4/38 |
| Shoaib Malik | 15 | 11 | 38.45 | 4.44 | 3/40 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 3 | 10 | 13.10 | 4.85 | 4/38 |
Recent matches at Zayed Cricket Stadium
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct 2024 | Ireland 284/9 (50 ov) South Africa 215 (46.1 ov) | Ireland won by 69 runs |
| 4 Oct 2024 | South Africa 343/4 (50 ov) Ireland 169 (30.3 ov) | South Africa won by 174 runs |
| 2 Oct 2024 | South Africa 271/9 (50 ov) Ireland 132 (31.5 ov) | South Africa won by 139 runs |
| 18 Jan 2021 | Ireland 228/6 (50 ov) United Arab Emirates 116 (36 ov) | Ireland won by 112 runs |
| 8 Jan 2021 | Ireland 269/5 (50 ov) United Arab Emirates 270/4 (49 ov) | United Arab Emirates won by 6 wickets |
| 27 Mar 2019 | Australia 266/6 (50 ov) Pakistan 186 (44.4 ov) | Australia won by 80 runs |
| 9 Nov 2018 | New Zealand 209/9 (50 ov) Pakistan 212/4 (40.3 ov) | Pakistan won by 6 wickets |
| 7 Nov 2018 | New Zealand 266/9 (50 ov) Pakistan 219 (47.2 ov) | New Zealand won by 47 runs |
| 26 Sep 2018 | Bangladesh 239 (48.5 ov) Pakistan 202/9 (50 ov) | Bangladesh won by 37 runs |
| 18 Oct 2017 | Sri Lanka 208 (48.2 ov) Pakistan 209/3 (42.3 ov) | Pakistan won by 7 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Zayed Cricket Stadium in ODI matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Zayed Cricket Stadium in ODI matches is 249.7 runs, from 40 innings between 2006 and 2024. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Zayed Cricket Stadium in ODI matches?
The highest total in the data is 343/4 by South Africa against Ireland on 4 October 2024.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Zayed Cricket Stadium in ODI matches?
In the 40 matches with a result, teams batting first won 25 (62%) and teams batting second won 15 (38%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Zayed Cricket Stadium in ODI matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 116 by United Arab Emirates against Ireland on 18 January 2021.
What is the highest successful run chase at Zayed Cricket Stadium in ODI matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 295.
Also known as: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi stadium.
More grounds in United Arab Emirates
- Dubai International Cricket Stadium388 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.