Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch Report For SWR vs DV ILT20 2025 Match

Sakshi Sharma

Sharjah Cricket Stadium (Source:@ACBofficials,x.com)Sharjah Cricket Stadium (Source:@ACBofficials,x.com)

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The Desert Vipers are set to lock horns with the Sharjah Warriors in their second encounter of the ongoing ILT20 2025 season. The 18th match of the tournament will take place on January 25 (Saturday) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. 

So ahead of this much-awaited match, in this article, let's take a look at the pitch report for the game. 

Sharjah Warriorz

The Sharjah Warriorz have endured an inconsistent campaign so far, as they managed just two wins from their five matches. Their inconsistent form has left them languishing in the bottom half of the points table. In their previous outing, the Warriors suffered a crushing 10-wicket defeat against the Desert Vipers. 

Desert Vipers

On the other hand, the Desert Vipers are flying high in the tournament with five wins from their six matches. Under the leadership of Lockie Ferguson, the Vipers started their campaign with four consecutive victories before facing their only defeat against the Dubai Capitals. However, they bounced back strongly in their last match, completely outclassing the Sharjah Warriors with a dominant 10-wicket win.  

Sharjah Cricket Stadium Stats And Records In ILT20 2025

Information
Details
Matches Played3
Matches Won Batting 1st
0
Matches Won Bowling 1st3
Average 1st Innings Score180.67
Average 2nd Innings Score182.34

Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch Report: Is It Batting Or Bowling Friendly?

The Sharjah Cricket Stadium is renowned for its flat pitch and small boundaries, making it an ideal venue for high-scoring encounters. In the early stages of the game, the pitch is expected to favour aggressive stroke-making, providing the perfect opportunity for openers to dominate. As the match progresses, spinners might find some assistance, but the conditions will largely remain favourable for batters.  The track has not change significantly in the latter half of the game played at this venue this season. 

Given the nature of the surface, the team winning the toss is likely to opt to bowl first, aiming to post a big total and put the opposition under pressure during the chase.  

Players To Watch Out For At Sharjah Cricket Stadium

Sam Curran

Sam Curran is a crucial player as he made 158 runs in 5 innings with an average of 52.67 and a strike rate of 113.67. His bowling has also been impressive, having an economy rate of 7.22 and a notable performance of 2/14 against Warriors. 

Avishka Fernando

Avishka Fernando is currently in outstanding batting form, having scored 120 runs in just 3 innings with an impressive strike rate of 260.87. His most notable performance includes a remarkable 81-run innings off just 27 balls against the Dubai Capitals. 

Fakhar Zaman 

Fakhar Zaman has been in significant form recently, and made 193 runs in 6 innings, with an impressive average of 38.60 and a strike rate of 142.96. He is definitely a player to watch out for in the upcoming match.