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Zayed Cricket Stadium T20I average score and records
Data through 23 September 2025Last updated 23 September 2025
Zayed Cricket Stadium has hosted 56 T20I matches in the data (2010–2025), and the average completed first-innings score is 139.1 from 56 innings. That is 11.1 runs lower than the T20I average of 150.2 across all grounds in the data. In 56 matches with a winner, chasing came out ahead more often: 22 wins batting first against 34 batting second. Captains who won the toss chose to field 61% of the time, and the toss winner won 57% of decided matches.
Matches
56
2010–2025
Avg 1st innings
139.1
56 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
130.8
56 innings
Won chasing
61%
34 of 56 results
Toss winner won
57%
32 of 56
Average first-innings score by year
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| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 119.5 |
| 2013 | 157.5 |
| 2015 | 129.8 |
| 2016 | 123.3 |
| 2017 | 134.0 |
| 2018 | 151.5 |
| 2019 | 134.8 |
| 2021 | 139.4 |
| 2024 | 183.0 |
| 2025 | 155.0 |
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 | 112 | 41.0 | 1.89 | 6.84 |
| Middle overs | 112 | 60.1 | 2.04 | 6.80 |
| Death overs | 105 | 36.0 | 2.33 | 8.35 |
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 Zayed Cricket Stadium (T20I)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 195/6 | 20 | South Africa | 2024-09-29 | Won |
| Scotland | 189/3 | 20 | Hong Kong | 2017-01-14 | Won |
| Pakistan | 189/2 | 20 | Namibia | 2021-11-02 | Won |
| Sri Lanka | 189/3 | 20 | West Indies | 2021-11-04 | Won |
| India | 188/8 | 20 | Oman | 2025-09-19 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 84 | 18.2 | South Africa | 2021-11-02 | Lost |
| Hong Kong | 87 | 18.3 | Oman | 2017-01-16 | Lost |
| Australia | 89 | 16.5 | Pakistan | 2018-10-24 | Lost |
| Namibia | 96 | 19.3 | Sri Lanka | 2021-10-18 | Lost |
| United Arab Emirates | 100 | 19.2 | Ireland | 2016-02-14 | Lost |
Most runs at Zayed Cricket Stadium in T20I matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Stirling | 11 | 305 | 30.50 | 128.7 | 72 | 0 | 3 |
| Shaiman Anwar | 6 | 247 | 49.40 | 141.1 | 117 | 1 | 1 |
| Aaqib Ilyas | 9 | 234 | 46.80 | 124.5 | 60 | 0 | 2 |
| Mohammad Usman | 7 | 231 | 38.50 | 120.9 | 89 | 0 | 2 |
| Zeeshan Maqsood | 9 | 218 | 36.33 | 111.8 | 56 | 0 | 1 |
| Jatinder Singh | 9 | 213 | 26.62 | 115.8 | 68 | 0 | 1 |
| Nizakat Khan | 9 | 206 | 22.89 | 109.6 | 48 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohammad Hafeez | 9 | 195 | 27.86 | 118.2 | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| Aamer Kaleem | 7 | 181 | 36.20 | 125.7 | 64 | 0 | 1 |
| Rameez Shahzad | 7 | 180 | 30.00 | 107.8 | 54 | 0 | 1 |
Most wickets at Zayed Cricket Stadium in T20I matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilal Khan | 10 | 16 | 14.75 | 6.65 | 4/20 |
| Mark Adair | 8 | 15 | 12.00 | 5.68 | 4/31 |
| Rohan Mustafa | 10 | 15 | 13.20 | 5.77 | 4/18 |
| Khawar Ali | 10 | 11 | 16.27 | 5.68 | 3/24 |
| Mohammad Naveed | 5 | 10 | 10.90 | 5.74 | 3/18 |
| Hasan Ali | 5 | 10 | 12.70 | 6.86 | 3/23 |
| Amjad Javed | 5 | 10 | 14.40 | 7.20 | 3/12 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 5 | 9 | 11.89 | 5.35 | 2/19 |
| Imad Wasim | 6 | 9 | 14.33 | 5.61 | 3/20 |
| Zeeshan Maqsood | 8 | 9 | 18.00 | 6.48 | 3/22 |
Recent matches at Zayed Cricket Stadium
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 2025 | Sri Lanka 133/8 (20 ov) Pakistan 138/5 (18 ov) | Pakistan won by 5 wickets |
| 19 Sep 2025 | India 188/8 (20 ov) Oman 167/4 (20 ov) | India won by 21 runs |
| 15 Sep 2025 | United Arab Emirates 172/5 (20 ov) Oman 130 (18.4 ov) | United Arab Emirates won by 42 runs |
| 13 Sep 2025 | Bangladesh 139/5 (20 ov) Sri Lanka 140/4 (14.4 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets |
| 11 Sep 2025 | Hong Kong 143/7 (20 ov) Bangladesh 144/3 (17.4 ov) | Bangladesh won by 7 wickets |
| 29 Sep 2024 | Ireland 195/6 (20 ov) South Africa 185/9 (20 ov) | Ireland won by 10 runs |
| 27 Sep 2024 | Ireland 171/8 (20 ov) South Africa 174/2 (17.4 ov) | South Africa won by 8 wickets |
| 10 Nov 2021 | England 166/4 (20 ov) New Zealand 167/5 (19 ov) | New Zealand won by 5 wickets |
| 6 Nov 2021 | West Indies 157/7 (20 ov) Australia 161/2 (16.2 ov) | Australia won by 8 wickets |
| 4 Nov 2021 | Sri Lanka 189/3 (20 ov) West Indies 169/8 (20 ov) | Sri Lanka won by 20 runs |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Zayed Cricket Stadium in T20I matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Zayed Cricket Stadium in T20I matches is 139.1 runs, from 56 innings between 2010 and 2025. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Zayed Cricket Stadium in T20I matches?
The highest total in the data is 195/6 by Ireland against South Africa on 29 September 2024.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Zayed Cricket Stadium in T20I matches?
In the 56 matches with a result, teams batting first won 22 (39%) and teams batting second won 34 (61%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Zayed Cricket Stadium in T20I matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 84 by Bangladesh against South Africa on 2 November 2021.
What is the highest successful run chase at Zayed Cricket Stadium in T20I matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 174.
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.