Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will face Gulf Giants in the 27th league match of the ongoing International League T20 season on Saturday. The exciting clash will be held at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
The Knight Riders have had a disappointing campaign in ILT20 2025, sitting in fifth place with three wins from eight matches. Similarly, Gulf Giants also have six points but occupy the bottom spot due to a lower net run rate compared to the Knight Riders.
This match presents an opportunity for both teams to bounce back and secure two valuable points. As the stage is set for an exciting showdown, let’s take a look at how the pitch at Sheikh Zayed Stadium will play throughout the match.
Sheikh Zayed Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi has provided favorable batting conditions during ILT20 2025. With an average scoring rate of 8.53 across eight T20 matches at the venue, it’s clear the surface has been ideal for batting.
Teams batting first have scored over 180 runs on five out of eight occasions. However, the pitch has proven slightly challenging for batters in the second half of the innings. Expect similar conditions for this match, with bowlers likely to take charge during the second innings. Given that teams batting first have won five out of eight games, the team winning the toss will likely opt to bat first.
Sheikh Zayed Stadium Stats in T20Is
| Total Matches | 90 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 41 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 49 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 136 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 123 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 225/7 (20 Overs) By IRE vs AFG |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 54/10 (17.5 Overs) By USAW vs THAIW |
| Highest Score Chased | 174/2 (17.4 Overs) By RSA vs IRE |
| Lowest Score Defended | 93/8 (20 Overs) By THAIW vs PNGW |
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