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



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

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On Saturday, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will take on Gulf Giants in the 27th league stage match of the ongoing International League T20 season. The high-voltage encounter will take place at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. 

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have had a forgettable journey in the ILT20 2025, reeling at fifth with three wins in eight appearances. On a similar note, Gulf Giants have also six points in their kitty, claiming the bottom spot with an inferior net run rate than the Knight Riders. 

So, this match gives the underperforming teams to regain their mojo and add crucial two points to their tally. As the stage is set for a cracking face-off, let's see how the surface at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi will behave throughout the contest. 

Sheikh Zayed Stadium Abu Dhabi Stats And Records In ILT20 2025

Criterion
Data
Matches played8
Matches won batting 1st5
Matches won bowling 1st3
Average 1st innings score182.75
Average 2nd innings score148.625


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

The pitch at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi has offered good batting conditions in theb ILT20 2025. The average scoring rate in eight T20s at this venue reads 8.53, indicating the surface has been excellent for batting in the tournament. 

Teams batting first have breached the 180-run mark on five out of eight occasions. However, the pitch has been slightly tricky for the batters in the second half. So, expect similar playing conditions for this match, with the bowlers likely to dominate the proceedings in the second innings. Considering teams batting first have won five of eight games, the toss-winner will likely bat first. 

Players To Watch Out For At Sheikh Zayed Stadium

Alishan Sharafu

  • Alishan Sharafu has been ADKR's most successful batter in the ILT20 this season, scoring 199 runs in eight innings. He has consistently performed for his side and could be a game-changer in this match.

Jason Holder

  • Former West Indies captain Jason Holder is ADKR's most successful bowler in the tournament with 15 wickets in eight matches. Apart from striking at crucial junctures, Holder can score handy cameos lower down the order. 

Blessing Muzarabani

  • Zimbabwe's premier pacer Blessing Muzarabani has emerged as Gulf Giants' go-to man with the ball in the ILT20 this season. In eight matches, Muzarabani has bagged 14 wickets at a brilliant economy of 6.94.