The Asia Cup 2025 T20 tournament brings exciting early battles in the UAE, with conditions playing a big role in shaping results. The Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, known for its slow surface that assists spinners and makes batting harder under lights, is among the key venues. Teams will aim to take advantage of batting first while spinners are expected to dictate terms as the competition progresses.
How many T20Is has Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium hosted?
The Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi has hosted 75 T20Is so far, making it one of the most frequently used international venues for the shortest format in the UAE.
How many spectators can Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium hold?
The Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, UAE can accommodate 20,000 spectators.
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium: Pitch report
The pitch at Sheikh Zayed Stadium usually provides a balanced contest between bat and ball. However, the surface tends to slow down as the match progresses, bringing spinners and bowlers with good variations into play.
Evening dew often changes conditions by making the ball skid onto the bat, which can make chasing easier under lights. At the same time, uneven bounce in the second innings can create challenges for batters, especially against slower deliveries. Winning the toss and batting first is often considered the safer option here, as runs on the board can be valuable once the pitch begins to grip.
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium: Average scores and toss results in T20Is
Total Matches | 75 |
Matches won batting first | 32 |
Matches won bowling first | 43 |
Average Score 1st innings score | 137 |
Average Score 2nd innings score | 123 |
What happened in the previous T20I at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium?
In the previous T20I at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, India posted 188/8 in their 20 overs and then restricted Oman to 167/4. India sealed a 21-run win in the group stage clash.
What is the highest score by a team at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in T20Is?
The highest team score in a T20I at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium is 225/7 by Ireland against Afghanistan on November 30, 2013, in Abu Dhabi. Ireland went on to win that match, setting a long-standing record at the venue.
What is the lowest score by a team at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in T20Is?
The lowest team score in a T20I at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium is 66/9 by Nigeria against Ireland on October 26, 2019, in Abu Dhabi. Nigeria struggled throughout their innings and eventually lost the match.
What is the highest individual score at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in T20Is?
The highest individual score in a T20I at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium is 117 by Shaiman Anwar* for the UAE against Papua New Guinea on April 14, 2017, in Abu Dhabi.
What is the best bowling figure at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in T20Is?
The best bowling figure in a T20I at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium is 4 wickets for 13 runs by CA Young for Ireland against Nigeria on October 26, 2019. He bowled a clinical spell at an economy of 3.25, helping his team dominate the match.
Which batter has the most runs at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in T20Is?
The leading run-scorer in T20Is at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium is Paul Stirling of Ireland, who has scored 406 runs in 13 innings between 2013 and 2024, averaging 33.83 with a strike rate of 133.55.
Which bowler has the most wickets at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in T20Is?
The leading wicket-taker in T20Is at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium is Bilal Khan of Oman, who has claimed 19 wickets in 12 matches between 2015 and 2019, with best figures of 4/20 and an impressive economy of 6.59.
All stats via ESPN cricinfo
Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka betting odds and tips
According to Dafabet, Pakistan head into this clash as the slight favourites at 1.65, while Sri Lanka are priced at 2.25. The odds reflect Pakistan’s stronger head-to-head record and their recent dominance in group-stage matches, but Sri Lanka’s balanced side and in-form batting unit keep them firmly in contention.
Odds* (click here to bet) | |
Pakistan | 1.65 |
Sri Lanka | 2.25 |
*odds are correct at the time of publish
TSN’s Top 3 Predictions:
- Pakistan’s pace attack, led by Shaheen Shah Afridi, will pick up early wickets in the powerplay.
- Sri Lanka’s top order, anchored by Pathum Nissanka, will cross the 150-run mark if batting first.
- The match is likely to go down to the last over, with Pakistan holding a slight edge.
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