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Sharjah Cricket Stadium

📍 Sharjah

2014 - 2021 28 Matches 3 Seasons
75
Avg 1st Innings
72
Avg 2nd Innings
228
Highest Score
394
Total Sixes

Overview

Established as an IPL venue in 2014, Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Unknown has been the battleground for 28 epic encounters. Across 3 seasons, this stadium has developed a character that favors aggressive batting, reflected in the 75-run first innings average.

🎯 Pitch Character & Conditions

At Sharjah Cricket Stadium, the pitch offers an even contest between bat and ball, between batting first and chasing. With averages hovering around 75, every match becomes a tactical chess game where captaincy and player performance matter most. Boundary-hitters have had a field day here, with 394 sixes launched into the stands - an average of 14.1 maximums per match. Add 21.2 fours per game, and you have a recipe for spectacular entertainment.

48.00%
Bat First Win %
52.00%
Chase Success %
50.00%
Toss Win = Match Win %

🏆 Team Performance at Sharjah Cricket Stadium

#1

Rajasthan Royals

45%
3
Matches
1
Wins
83
Avg Score
#2

Delhi Capitals

45%
4
Matches
2
Wins
80
Avg Score
#3

Kolkata Knight Riders

45%
3
Matches
1
Wins
78
Avg Score
#4

Royal Challengers Bangalore

45%
6
Matches
3
Wins
77
Avg Score
#5

Mumbai Indians

45%
4
Matches
2
Wins
69
Avg Score

📚 Historical Context

If there's one team that calls Sharjah Cricket Stadium their happy hunting ground, it's Rajasthan Royals. Their 3-match sample size tells a story of sustained excellence, with an imposing average of 83 runs that speaks to deep understanding of pitch behavior.

🏏 Top Run Scorers

1
V Kohli
SR: 121.12 | 5×6 | 22×4
281
(232 balls)
2
GJ Maxwell
SR: 179.49 | 20×6 | 19×4
280
(156 balls)
3
Shubman Gill
SR: 120.17 | 11×6 | 18×4
280
(233 balls)
4
KL Rahul
SR: 113.45 | 10×6 | 18×4
270
(238 balls)
5
SV Samson
SR: 173.81 | 20×6 | 8×4
219
(126 balls)
6
MA Agarwal
SR: 166.41 | 12×6 | 20×4
218
(131 balls)
7
SPD Smith
SR: 147.30 | 8×6 | 22×4
218
(148 balls)
8
S Dhawan
SR: 133.33 | 6×6 | 24×4
208
(156 balls)
9
F du Plessis
SR: 131.82 | 13×6 | 12×4
203
(154 balls)
10
SS Iyer
SR: 134.97 | 8×6 | 14×4
193
(143 balls)

🎯 Top Wicket Takers

1
Mohammed Shami
Economy: 9.00 | Balls: 168
16
wickets
2
YS Chahal
Economy: 6.00 | Balls: 181
13
wickets
3
JO Holder
Economy: 6.13 | Balls: 96
10
wickets
4
A Nortje
Economy: 7.48 | Balls: 134
10
wickets
5
SP Narine
Economy: 6.38 | Balls: 156
9
wickets
6
LH Ferguson
Economy: 6.50 | Balls: 107
9
wickets
7
Sandeep Sharma
Economy: 6.91 | Balls: 138
9
wickets
8
HV Patel
Economy: 6.99 | Balls: 115
8
wickets
9
K Rabada
Economy: 8.96 | Balls: 136
8
wickets
10
Avesh Khan
Economy: 4.55 | Balls: 66
7
wickets

Key Moments & Records

The record book's first page features V Kohli (281 runs, 121.12 SR) and Mohammed Shami (16 wickets, 9.00 economy) - two contrasting skills, equal dominance at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The ground's highest team total of 228 remains a benchmark of what's possible on this batting-friendly surface.