Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report For DC vs ADKR ILT20 2025 Match
Dubai International Cricket Stadium (Source:@HassanAbbasian,x.com)
The Dubai Capitals will take on the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the 29th match of the ongoing ILT20 2025 season. The match will be played at at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday (February 2) at 7:30 PM IST. The Dubai Capitals have had a mixed campaign so far, registering four wins and suffering four defeats in their eight matches. With 8 points on the table, they currently at the fourth position of the points table.
The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, on the other hand, have had a challenging season, managing just three wins from their eight matches. With 6 points, they currently sit in fifth place, making this game a must-win to keep their playoff hopes alive.
So ahead of this match between DC vs ADKR, let's take a look at the pitch report for this encounter.
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Stats And Records In ILT20 2025
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 12 |
| Matches Won Batting 1st | 3 |
| Matches Won Bowling 1st | 9 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 135 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 131 |
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report: Is It Batting Or Bowling Friendly?
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium has demonstrated a balanced playing field in the ILT20 2025, offering opportunities for both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers benefit from early assistance, as the new ball tends to swing. It presents challenges for batters during the powerplay.
However, once they understand the playing conditions, batters find it easier to execute their strokes. Additionally, the presence of dew in evening matches has complicated defensive strategies.
Taking a look at the stats, a total of 12 matches have been played here so far in the tournament, out of which 3 matches have been won by the team batting first. The team batting second has won 9 matches. With chasing, teams have been successful, so toss-winning captains are likely to opt to bowl first.
Players To Watch Out For At Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Shai Hope
West Indies' experienced cricketer Shai Hope has been the most successful batter this season. He made 379 runs at an average of 63.17 and a strike rate of 130.69. His exceptional form could be important for the Dubai Capitals in their upcoming match against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.
Kyle Mayers
Kyle Mayers have played eight innings and made 187 runs at an average of 23.38 and strike rate of 140.60 in the ongoing ILT20. So he has been in decent form and could be a player to watch out for in the upcoming match.
Sikandar Raza
In the ongoing ILT20 2025, Sikandar Raza has played 7 innings for Dubai Capitals and made 127 runs at an average of 21.17 and strike-rate of 116.51. He will surely be a player to watch out for in the next match against ADKR.
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