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Sheikh Zayed Stadium Pitch Report ahead of the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Sharjah Warriors ILT20 2025

Sheikh Zayed Stadium Pitch Report ahead of the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Sharjah Warriors ILT20 2025

Here is the Sheikh Zayed Stadium pitch report for the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Sharjah Warriors clash in the International League T20 2025.

The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will play the Sharjah Warriorz in the ILT20 2025 on Wednesday, January 15, at the storied Sheikh Zayed Stadium. The tournament has only seen one meeting between the two teams thus far.

The Knight Riders are at the bottom of the table after a loss, while Sharjah is in third place after winning their first game. Let’s examine the pitch’s characteristics and potential benefits for bowlers and hitters as the crucial game draws near.

Sheikh Zayed Stadium Pitch Report

This pitch is a dream for batters, offering good bounce and allowing the ball to come onto the bat smoothly, making it ideal for scoring big runs. As it’s early in the season, the surface is expected to be flat with minimal assistance for bowlers. Fast bowlers are unlikely to make much impact, and spinners won’t find much help either.

The pitch is expected to remain consistent throughout both innings, and since it’s an afternoon game, there won’t be any dew to affect play. Based on current season trends, the team winning the toss may prefer to chase.

Sheikh Zayed Stadium Stats in T20s

Total Matches90
Matches won batting first41
Matches won bowling first49
Average 1st innings Score136
Average 2nd innings Score123
Highest total recorded225/7 (20 Ovs) By IRE vs AFG
Lowest total recorded54/10 (17.5 Ovs) By USAW vs THAIW
Highest score chased174/2 (17.4 Ovs) By RSA vs IRE
Lowest score defended93/8 (20 Ovs) By THAIW vs PNGW

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