The Dubai International Stadium, previously known as the Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Dubai, UAE. It is mostly used for cricket and is one of the country’s three major cricket venues, alongside Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah and Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. It has a seating capacity of 25,000, which is planned to be expanded to 30,000. It is part of Dubai’s Sports City. The Dubai Stadium has a sophisticated illumination system known as the “Ring of Fire.” This floodlighting system is specifically designed to illuminate the Dubai International Stadium. Its spherical dome minimizes shadows cast by things below, and its 350 floodlights are positioned around its circle, eliminating the need for floodlight towers. The first international match at this venue was played between Australia and Pakistan on April 22, 2009.
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Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
| Venue Name | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| Also Known as | Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium |
| Location | Prime Business Centre – Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Rd – Jumeirah Village – Dubai Sports City – Dubai – United Arab Emirates |
| Opened | 2009 |
| Seating Capacity | 25,000 |
| Shortest Boundary | 58 meters |
| Longest Boundary | 70 meters |
| Bowling Ends | Emirates Road End, Dubai Sports City End |
| Floodlights | Yes |
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
Dubai International Stadium assists both batters and bowlers. In the first few overs, bowlers, particularly speedsters, frequently benefit from the surface. The pitch provides swing and bounce with the new ball. However, the batsmen usually take control of the contest after the first few overs. Scoring runs becomes simpler throughout the middle overs.
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Dubai International Cricket Stadium Records & Stats
The Dubai Stadium has hosted 163 international cricket matches till October 2024. The highest score at this venue is Pakistan’s 579/3d in a Test match against the West Indies, while West Indies’ 55 runs against England in T20Is is the lowest total.
| Total Matches | 163 |
| Average 1st inning score | 336 in Tests 219 in ODIs 145 in T20Is |
| Highest total recorded | 579/3d Pakistan vs West Indies in Tests 355/5 England vs Pakistan in ODIs 212/2 India vs Afghanistan in T20Is |
| Lowest total recorded | 90 New Zealand vs Pakistan in Tests 91 Namibia vs UAE in ODIs 55 West Indies vs England in T20Is |
| Highest score chased | 137/1 Sri Lanka vs Pakistan in Tests 287/8 Sri Lanka vs Pakistan in ODIs 184/8 Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh in T20Is |
| Highest individual score | 302* Azhar Ali for Pakistan vs West Indies in Test 144 Mushfiqur Rahim for Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka in ODIs 122* Virat Kohli for India vs Afghanistan in T20Is |
| Best bowling performance | 8/41 Yashir Shah for Pakistan vs New Zealand in Tests 6/38 Shahid Afridi for Pakistan vs Australia in ODIs5/4 Bhuvneshwar Kumar for India vs Afghanistan in T20Is |
India’s Record at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
India has played 15 matches at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium so far. Of those 15 matches, India has won 10 and lost 4 and tied 1.
| Overall Record | Played 15, Won 10, Lost 4, Tied 1 |
| Test Matches | India has never played a Test match at this venue |
| ODIs | Played 6, Won 5, Lost 0, Tied 1 |
| T20Is | Played 9, Won 5, Lost 4 |
Dubai International Cricket Stadium IPL Records & Stats
The Dubai Stadium has hosted 46 Indian Premier League (IPL) matches so far. The highest team total in IPL at this venue is 219/2, scored by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals. KL Rahul has the highest individual score in the IPL at this venue, with 132* for the Punjab Kings.
| Matches Played | 46 |
| Highest Team Total | 219/2 Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals |
| Lowest Team Total | 109 Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings |
| Best Individual Innings | 132* KL Rahul (Punjab Kings) vs Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| Best Bowling Figures | 5/32 Arshdeep Singh (Punjab Kings) vs Rajasthan Royals |
| Average 1st Innings Score in IPL | 164 |
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Boundary Length
At Dubai International Cricket Stadium, the boundary length ranges from 58 meters to 70 meters, with 58 meters being the shortest and 70 meters the longest.
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Stadium Capacity
With a capacity of 25,000, the Dubai Cricket Stadium provides a lively atmosphere for cricket matches.
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Stadium Photos
FAQs
When was Dubai International Cricket Stadium built?
The construction of Dubai Cricket Stadium was started in 2007 and finished in 2009.
What is the Dubai International Stadium commonly called?
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium is also known as Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium.
Is Dubai International Stadium batting or bowling pitch?
Dubai International Cricket Stadium provides a balanced pitch for white-ball cricket. However, in test matches, spinners get a fair amount of assistance from the surface here after the third day’s play.
Who designed Dubai Stadium?
Canadian architect Awsam Matloob was the chief architect of the Dubai Cricket Stadium project.
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