Located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, the Sheikh Zayed Stadium is a prominent cricket venue known for hosting various international cricket matches, including One-Day Internationals (ODIs), Test matches, and Twenty20 Internationals. Here is a detailed look at its ODI records and stats.
History and Facilities
The Sheikh Zayed Stadium was opened in 2004 and has a capacity of 20,000 spectators. It is named after President His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and is equipped with floodlights, enabling day-night matches. The stadium is home to the United Arab Emirates cricket team and has hosted several significant matches since its inception.
ODI Records and Stats
The stadium has hosted 52 ODI matches as of the latest records. Here are some key statistics and records from these matches.
Highest and Lowest Totals
The highest total recorded at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in an ODI is 313/9 by Pakistan against Sri Lanka in 2007. This match saw Pakistan opener Salman Butt scoring 74 runs, and Yasir Hameed contributing 50 runs, helping Pakistan cross the 300-run mark. In contrast, the lowest total was 63 by Afghanistan against Scotland in 2015, where Afghanistan was bowled out for a mere 63 runs.
Most Runs and Wickets
Misbah-ul-Haq of Pakistan holds the record for the most runs scored at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in ODIs, with 585 runs from 15 innings at an average of 48.75. He also has six fifties at the venue, with his highest score being 79 against the West Indies in 2008. On the bowling front, Saeed Ajmal is the leading wicket-taker with 29 wickets from 18 ODIs, averaging 23.79 and having an economy rate of 4.05.
Highest Individual Score and Best Bowling Figures
The highest individual score at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in an ODI is held by Alastair Cook of England, who scored 137 against Pakistan in 2012. This innings helped England post a challenging total of 260/7. The best bowling figures in an ODI at the stadium are held by Josh Davey of Scotland, who took 6/28 against Afghanistan in 2015.
Highest Partnership
The highest partnership recorded at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in ODIs is the unbeaten 198-run association between Misbah-ul-Haq and Kamran Akmal for the fourth wicket against Australia in 2009. This partnership helped Pakistan win the match by seven wickets with three overs to spare.
Match Statistics
In the 52 ODI matches played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, the team batting first has won 31 matches, while the team batting second has won 21 matches. The average first innings score is 249, and the average second innings score is 209. The stadium has seen a total of 23,580 runs scored from 29,143 balls, with a strike rate of 80.9.
Upcoming Matches
The Sheikh Zayed Stadium is set to host several upcoming matches, including the Ireland vs South Africa series in 2024. These matches are part of the ongoing cricket tours and will feature competitive cricket between the two teams.
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