Sharjah Cricket Stadium – Pitch Report, Records & Stats

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates · Capacity 12,000 · 372 matches on record

169

Par 1st innings (T20I)

54% / 46%

Bat first / chase wins

39%

Toss: chose to field

50%

Wickets to pace

T20I Evenly balanced between batting first and chasing at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, based on 50 decided matches.

Sharjah Cricket Stadium pitch report

T20I · 57 matches

In 57 T20Is here, the side batting first has averaged 142; the highest total is 207.
Chasing sides have won 46% of decided matches, so neither side has the edge.
The highest successful chase is 206.
Captains winning the toss chose to field 39% of the time.
Spinners have taken 50% of the wickets here.
Scoring is quickest in the death overs at 8.8 an over.

ODI · 39 matches

In 39 ODIs here, the side batting first has averaged 235; the highest total is 364.
Chasing sides have won 56% of decided matches, so chasing is the better bet.
The highest successful chase is 285.
Captains winning the toss chose to field 10% of the time.
Spinners have taken 46% of the wickets here.
Scoring is quickest in the death overs at 6.7 an over.

Test · 5 matches

In 5 Tests here, the side batting first has averaged 341; the highest total is 690.
Captains winning the toss chose to field 0% of the time.
Spinners have taken 58% of the wickets here.
Scoring is quickest in the middle overs at 3.1 an over.

T20 · 163 matches

In 163 T20s here, the side batting first has averaged 157; the highest total is 242.
Chasing sides have won 63% of decided matches, so chasing is the better bet.
The highest successful chase is 226.
Captains winning the toss chose to field 72% of the time.
Pace bowlers have taken 69% of the wickets here.
Scoring is quickest in the death overs at 9.3 an over.

List A · 9 matches

In 9 List A matches here, the side batting first has averaged 215; the highest total is 293.
Chasing sides have won 56% of decided matches, so chasing is the better bet.
The highest successful chase is 282.
Captains winning the toss chose to field 67% of the time.
Scoring is quickest in the death overs at 4.9 an over.

T10 · 90 matches

In 90 T10 matches here, the side batting first has averaged 108; the highest total is 159.
Chasing sides have won 52% of decided matches, so neither side has the edge.
The highest successful chase is 132.
Captains winning the toss chose to field 66% of the time.

Records by format

Format	M	Avg 1st	Avg 2nd	Bat 1st won	Chased	Highest	Lowest	Top chase	Low defended	RR	Bdry %
T20I	57	142	123	27	23	207	38	206	116	7.05	51.8
ODI	39	235	206	17	22	364	103	285	138	4.83	43.8
Test	5	341	403	2	2	690	87	341	234	2.96	45.7
T20	163	157	143	48	81	242	17	226	90	7.99	59.1
List A	9	215	177	4	5	293	39	282	197	4.28	39.2
T10	90	108	97	43	46	159	54	132	88	10.83	—

Par score & toss impact

T20I

Par score: 169
Toss winner won: 62%
Chose to field: 39%
Bat-first won: 54%

Last first innings: 143/9, 151/9, 122/10, 173/6, 148/8

Phase	Run rate	Wkts
powerplay	6.72	175
middle	6.44	307
death	8.76	273

Based on 57 matches.

ODI

Par score: 275
Toss winner won: 38%
Chose to field: 10%
Bat-first won: 44%

Last first innings: 184/10, 306/10, 202/10, 204/8, 176/8

Phase	Run rate	Wkts
powerplay	4.26	107
middle	4.58	305
death	6.69	158

Based on 39 matches.

Test

Par score: 351
Toss winner won: 25%
Chose to field: 0%
Bat-first won: 50%

Last first innings: 281/10, 234/10, 351/10, 428/9, 413/10

Phase	Run rate	Wkts
first	2.88	47
middle	3.06	43
late	2.93	79

Based on 5 matches.

T20

Par score: 175
Toss winner won: 55%
Chose to field: 72%
Bat-first won: 37%

Last first innings: 187/3, 183/3, 167/2, 112/10, 184/7

Phase	Run rate	Wkts
powerplay	7.69	406
middle	7.74	620
death	9.35	565

Based on 163 matches.

List A

Par score: 205
Toss winner won: 44%
Chose to field: 67%
Bat-first won: 44%

Last first innings: 293/6, 270/9, 226/10, 215/10, 197/10

Phase	Run rate	Wkts
powerplay	3.56	27
middle	3.58	49
death	4.87	26

Based on 9 matches.

T10

Par score: 126
Toss winner won: 51%
Chose to field: 66%
Bat-first won: 48%

Last first innings: 143/2, 125/6, 134/2, 126/4, 105/3

Based on 90 matches.

Top players at Sharjah Cricket Stadium

T20I

ODI

Test

T20

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Weather at Sharjah Cricket Stadium

28°C

clear

Feels 34°C · Humidity 82% · Wind 2.5 km/h · Cloud 8%

Rain outlook: no rain expected

Dew: likely – Heavy dew is likely from about 23:00; the side bowling second may find the ball wet.

22:00
28°
0%
23:00
27°
0%
00:00
26°
0%
01:00
26°
0%
02:00
25°
0%
03:00
25°
0%
04:00
25°
0%
05:00
25°
0%

Typical weather by month
Month	High	Low	Rain mm	Rain days
January	24°	16°	19.8	2.5
February	25°	17°	14.7	2.3
March	28°	19°	33.9	3
April	32°	22°	11.6	1.2
May	36°	26°	1.4	0.1
June	39°	29°	0	0
July	41°	31°	2.2	0.2
August	41°	31°	0.2	0.1
September	39°	28°	0.1	0
October	35°	25°	2.5	0.5
November	30°	21°	6.8	1.2
December	26°	18°	9.3	2

Upcoming matches at Sharjah Cricket Stadium

17th Match · Emirates D20Upcoming

SHA

EMR

Wed, 28 Oct · 6:00 pm IST

18th Match · Emirates D20Upcoming

EMB

ABD

Wed, 28 Oct · 10:00 pm IST

19th Match · Emirates D20Upcoming

SHA

AJM

Thu, 29 Oct · 6:00 pm IST

2nd T20I · Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAEUpcoming

AFG

ZIM

Thu, 29 Oct · 8:00 pm IST

20th Match · Emirates D20Upcoming

DUB

EMR

Thu, 29 Oct · 10:00 pm IST

21st Match · Emirates D20Upcoming

ABD

AJM

Fri, 30 Oct · 6:00 pm IST

Team records at Sharjah Cricket Stadium

Team	Format	P	W	L	Win %	Avg	Highest
Abu Dhabi	T10	27	14	12	52%	94	118
Emirates Blues	T10	27	18	9	67%	103	140
Sharjah	T10	27	15	12	56%	108	153
Dubai	T10	26	15	10	58%	117	159
Fujairah	T10	25	11	14	44%	101	158
Ajman	T10	24	11	13	46%	101	139
Emirates Red	T10	24	5	19	21%	95	144
Pakistan	ODI	21	12	9	57%	240	364

Recent matches at Sharjah Cricket Stadium

Emirates D2026 Oct 2026 · T20
Emirates Red 187/3 (20.0) · Abu Dhabi 189/5 (18.5)
ABD won by 5 wickets
Emirates D2026 Oct 2026 · T20
Emirates Blues 183/3 (20.0) · Sharjah 86/10 (19.1)
EMB won by 97 runs
Emirates D2025 Oct 2026 · T20
Emirates Blues 167/2 (20.0) · Emirates Red 131/5 (20.0)
EMB won by 36 runs
Emirates D2025 Oct 2026 · T20
Dubai 112/10 (17.2) · Ajman 113/5 (17.1)
AJM won by 5 wickets
Emirates D2024 Oct 2026 · T20
Abu Dhabi 184/7 (20.0) · Dubai 131/9 (19.0)
ABD won by 53 runs
Emirates D2024 Oct 2026 · T20
Emirates Red 111/10 (19.0) · Ajman 112/4 (18.2)
AJM won by 6 wickets
Emirates D2023 Oct 2026 · T20
Ajman 164/5 (20.0) · Sharjah 107/10 (16.0)
AJM won by 57 runs
Emirates D2023 Oct 2026 · T20
Abu Dhabi 175/9 (20.0) · Emirates Blues 165/10 (19.3)
ABD won by 10 runs
Emirates D2022 Oct 2026 · T20
Dubai 202/5 (20.0) · Emirates Red 190/4 (20.0)
DUB won by 12 runs
Emirates D2021 Oct 2026 · T20
Dubai 168/10 (20.0) · Emirates Blues 122/10 (17.4)
DUB won by 46 runs

Sharjah Cricket Stadium: frequently asked questions

What is the average first-innings score at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in T20Is?

The average first-innings score at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in T20Is is 142, across 57 matches in our records. The par score (middle of the last 10 first innings) is 169.

Is it better to bat first or chase at Sharjah Cricket Stadium?

In T20Is at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, sides batting first have won 54% of decided matches (27) and chasing sides 46% (23). Evenly balanced between batting first and chasing.

What is the highest T20I total at Sharjah Cricket Stadium?

The highest T20I total at Sharjah Cricket Stadium is 207, and the lowest is 38.

What is the highest successful chase at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in T20Is?

The highest successful T20I chase at Sharjah Cricket Stadium is 206. The lowest total defended is 116.

Does the pitch at Sharjah Cricket Stadium help pace or spin?

Pace bowlers have taken 50% of the wickets (with a known bowling type) in T20Is at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, and spinners 50%.

What do captains choose after winning the toss at Sharjah Cricket Stadium?

Captains winning the toss in T20Is at Sharjah Cricket Stadium chose to field 39% of the time, and the toss winner went on to win 62% of matches.

Who has scored the most T20I runs at Sharjah Cricket Stadium?

Fakhar Zaman has scored the most T20I runs at Sharjah Cricket Stadium: 227 in 8 innings, averaging 32.4.

Who has taken the most T20I wickets at Sharjah Cricket Stadium?

Mohammad Nawaz has taken the most T20I wickets at Sharjah Cricket Stadium: 13 in 6 innings at an economy of 6.42.

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Format

Avg 1st

Avg 2nd

Bat 1st won

Chased

Highest

Lowest

Top chase

Low defended

Bdry %

T20I

142

123

207

206

116

7.05

51.8

ODI

235

206

364

103

285

138

4.83

43.8

Test

341

403

690

341

234

2.96

45.7

T20

163

157

143

242

226

7.99

59.1

List A

215

177

293

282

197

4.28

39.2

T10

108

159

132

10.83

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Phase

Run rate

Wkts

powerplay

6.72

175

middle

6.44

307

death

8.76

273

Phase

Run rate

Wkts

powerplay

4.26

107

middle

4.58

305

death

6.69

158

Phase

Run rate

Wkts

first

2.88

middle

3.06

late

2.93

Phase

Run rate

Wkts

powerplay

7.69

406

middle

7.74

620

death

9.35

565

Phase

Run rate

Wkts

powerplay

3.56

middle

3.58

death

4.87

Typical weather by month

Month

High

Low

Rain mm

Rain days

January

24°

16°

19.8

2.5

February

25°

17°

14.7

2.3

March

28°

19°

33.9

April

32°

22°

11.6

1.2

May

36°

26°

1.4

0.1

June

39°

29°

July

41°

31°

2.2

0.2

August

41°

31°

0.2

0.1

September

39°

28°

0.1

October

35°

25°

2.5

0.5

November

30°

21°

6.8

1.2

December

26°

18°

9.3

Team

Format

Win %

Avg

Highest

Abu Dhabi

T10

52%

118

Emirates Blues

T10

67%

103

140

Sharjah

T10

56%

108

153

Dubai

T10

58%

117

159

Fujairah

T10

44%

101

158

Ajman

T10

46%

101

139

Emirates Red

T10

21%

144

Pakistan

ODI

57%

240

364