Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi



Sheikh Zayed Stadium (Source:@ICC,x.com)Sheikh Zayed Stadium (Source:@ICC,x.com)

The Sheikh Zayed Stadium is located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The venue provides a world-class cricketing experience, with a grassy pitch and highly developed floodlights for night matches. 

There are two main stands at this venue: North End and Pavilion End. The venue also has fully air-conditioned glass rooms for players and officials. The stadium complex also houses nursery grounds. The venue will also host eight crucial upcoming matches of the Asia Cup 2025.

Sheikh Zayed Stadium Capacity

Sheikh Zayed Stadium Capacity (Source:@ACBofficials,x.com)Sheikh Zayed Stadium Capacity (Source:@ACBofficials,x.com)

The seating capacity at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium is 20,000. This venue is one of the most appreciated and finest stadiums in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The stadium was inaugurated in 2004, and several high-tech developments with floodlights were added.

Sheikh Zayed Stadium Pitch Report

Sheikh Zayed Stadium Pitch Report (Source:@RexClementine,x.com)Sheikh Zayed Stadium Pitch Report (Source:@RexClementine,x.com)

The pitch at Sheikh Zayed Stadium is slow and batting-friendly in nature. It also offers good bounce, and the ball usually carries well. The pitch also helps the batters to play their shots freely and effortlessly. However, along with this, the spinners also find some assistance, and if they use the pitch well, they can be effective.

Is Sheikh Zayed Stadium's Pitch Batting Or Bowling Friendly?

Statistically, the surface at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi tends to be favourable for batting. The venue has seen several high-scoring matches, and so it can be concluded that batting is hence easy at this venue.

Sheikh Zayed Stadium Boundary Length​

Sheikh Zayed Stadium Boundary Length​ (Source:@SitarahAnjum,x.com)Sheikh Zayed Stadium Boundary Length​ (Source:@SitarahAnjum,x.com)

The boundary length of Sheikh Zayed Stadium: the straight boundary is 65-70 meters, the square boundary is 75-80 meters. The North and Pavilion ends are approximately 135 meters apart.

Sheikh Zayed Stadium IPL Records​

Category
Stats
Matches Played37
Matches Won Batting First16 (43.24%)
Matches Won Batting Second21 (56.76%)
Matches with No Result0 (0.00%)
Highest Run Chase AchievedN/A
Average Score Batting First158.89

Sheikh Zayed Stadium Average Score

Category
Stats (Runs)
Average 1st innings Score (Test)360
Average 1st innings Score (ODI)252
Average 1st innings Score136

Sheikh Sheikh Zayed Stadium Highest Score​

Category
Stats
Highest total recorded (Test)598/9 (206 Ovs) By ENG vs PAK
Highest total recorded (ODI)343/4 (50 Ovs) By RSA vs IRE
Highest total recorded (T20)225/7 (20 Ovs) By IRE vs AFG

Sheikh Sheikh Zayed Stadium Records

Statistic (ODI)
Value
Total Matches54
Matches won batting first36
Matches won bowling first18
Average 1st innings Score252
Average 2nd innings Score207
Highest total recorded
343/4 (50 Ovs) By RSA 
vs IRE
Lowest total recorded
63/10 (18.3 Ovs) By AFG 
vs SCO
Highest score chased
295/6 (49.5 Ovs) By PAK 
vs WI
Lowest score defended
180/3 (20 Ovs) By UAE 



vs PNG
Statistic (Test)
Value
Total Matches15
Matches won batting first9
Matches won bowling first2
Average 1st innings Score360
Average 2nd innings Score341
Average 3rd innings Score274
Average 4th innings Score136
Highest total recorded
598/9 (206 Ovs) By 
ENG vs PAK
Lowest total recorded
72/10 (36.1 Ovs) By 
ENG vs PAK
Highest score chased
108/4 (26.1 Ovs) By 
AFG vs ZIM
Lowest score defended
114/10 (47.4 Ovs) By 
PAK vs SL

Sheikh Zayed Stadium T20 Records

Statistic
Value
Total Matches90
Matches won batting first41
Matches won bowling first49
Average 1st innings Score136
Average 2nd innings Score123
Highest total recorded
225/7 (20 Ovs) By IRE 
vs AFG
Lowest total recorded
54/10 (17.5 Ovs) By USAW 




vs THAIW
Highest score chased
174/2 (17.4 Ovs) By RSA 
vs IRE
Lowest score defended
93/8 (20 Ovs) By THAIW 
vs PNGW

FAQs: Sheikh Zayed Stadium

Q.1. Which stadium has the biggest boundary?

Answer: As per the information available, the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Australia is known for having the longest boundaries.

Q.2. Which is the smallest cricket stadium in India?

Answer: In India, the smallest cricket stadium is the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground, also known as the Shahid Vijay Singh Pathik Sport Complex. 

Q.3. What is Sheikh Zayed Stadium seating capacity?

Answer: The seating capacity of Sheikh Zayed Stadium is 20,000.

Q.4. How many matches will be played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Asia Cup 2025? 

Answer: In Asia Cup 2025, eight matches will be played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium.