Sheikh Zayed Stadium Abu Dhabi Pitch Report For ADKR vs DV ILT20 2025 Match

Debashis Sarangi

Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi [Source: @CricSubhayan/X]Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi [Source: @CricSubhayan/X]

Story continues below ADVERTISEMENT

On Sunday, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will take on Desert Vipers in the second group-stage match of the ongoing ILT20 competition. The high-voltage encounter will take place at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. 

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders had a topsy-turvy journey last season, finishing third in the points table with five wins. On the other hand, Desert Vipers were even worse in the ILT20 2024, managing only four victories in ten appearances. However, both teams have star-studded lineups, so we anticipate a cracking contest in this game. 

So, as both teams gear up for the mega clash, let's see how the surface at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi will behave throughout the match. 

Sheikh Zayed Stadium Abu Dhabi Stats And Records In T20s

Criterion
Data
Matches played68
Matches won batting 1st29
Matches won batting 2nd39
Average 1st innings score144.3
Average 2nd innings score133.3


Sheikh Zayed Stadium Abu Dhabi Pitch Report: Is It Batting Or Bowling Friendly?

The surface at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi generally offers good batting conditions. The batters will likely enjoy the track's pace and bounce to score runs. However, as it's an afternoon game, the spinners might get some turn across both innings. On the other hand, the fast bowlers should bowl onto the pitch and vary their pace wisely in order to be effective with the old ball. 

Nevertheless, as it's the first game of the season at this venue, don't expect the track to deteriorate significantly in the second half. Therefore, considering the chasing sides have been more successful here, the toss-winner will likely bowl first. 

Players To Watch Out For At Sheikh Zayed Stadium Abu Dhabi

Andre Russell

  • West Indies' explosive finisher Andre Russell is the backbone of ADKR in ILT20. Russell has smashed 189 runs at a blistering strike rate of 233.33 at this venue in the tournament. He will also play a crucial role with the ball, thanks to his useful medium pace bowling. 

Sam Curran

  • England's experienced allrounder Sam Curran will represent Desert Vipers in the ILT20 2025. Besides bowling in the middle and death overs, Curran can add crucial runs to the tally in the middle order. 

Kyle Mayers

  • West Indies' swashbuckling player Kyle Mayers will likely bat at the top order for ADKR. Mayers is a clean striker of the ball and can be a valuable bowling option with his new ball swing. 

P.S: Apart from these players, the eyes will be on Laurie Evans, Ali Khan, Alex Hales and Mohammad Amir.