Overview
The cricketing heartland of Abu Dhabi boasts the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Stadium, a venue synonymous with IPL excellence since 2014. Through 2 action-packed seasons and 29 memorable battles, batsmen have thrived here with an average first innings tally of 74.
🎯 Pitch Character & Conditions
At Sheikh Zayed Stadium, the pitch offers an even contest between bat and ball, between batting first and chasing. With averages hovering around 74, every match becomes a tactical chess game where captaincy and player performance matter most. The shorter boundaries make Sheikh Zayed Stadium a paradise for power-hitters. Spectators have been treated to 255 towering sixes (8.8 per match), complemented by crisp timing that produces approximately 27 boundaries through conventional strokes every game.
🏆 Team Performance at Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Mumbai Indians
Chennai Super Kings
Kings XI Punjab
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Kolkata Knight Riders
Royal Challengers Bangalore
📚 Historical Context
The annals of Sheikh Zayed Stadium cricket history will forever be intertwined with Mumbai Indians's exploits. Their 5 matches here have produced an average of 86 runs, establishing benchmarks that others struggle to match.
🏏 Top Run Scorers
🎯 Top Wicket Takers
⭐ Key Moments & Records
Individual records at Sheikh Zayed Stadium are headlined by batting maestro SA Yadav, whose 413 runs at a strike rate of 165.86 include 10 sixes. With the ball, JJ Bumrah's 13 wickets at 6.66 economy have proved equally match-winning. The venue record of 205 runs stands as a monumental achievement, showcasing the explosive scoring potential when conditions and form align perfectly.