Sharjah Cricket Stadium is set to host the 2nd T20I of the UAE Tri-Series 2025 as Pakistan take on the hosts. The venue is renowned for its slow, spin-friendly wickets where bowlers who can extract turn often dictate the game.
Pakistan will look to back their pace-spin combination, led by Haris Rauf and Mohammad Nawaz, while UAE’s hopes rest on captain Muhammad Waseem’s aggressive batting and support from spinners like Haider Ali. The contest will also serve as a key test of how both sides adapt to conditions ahead of the Asia Cup.
How many T20Is has Sharjah Cricket Stadium hosted?
Sharjah Cricket Stadium has hosted 42 T20 Internationals so far, making it one of the busiest and most recognized venues in the shortest format.
How many spectators can Sharjah Cricket Stadium hold?
Sharjah Cricket Stadium can hold around 16,000 spectators for a T20I match.
Sharjah Cricket Stadium: Pitch report
The pitch at Sharjah is traditionally slow and low, making stroke play difficult as the innings progresses. Spinners are expected to play a decisive role, with turn available from both ends and plenty of grip on offer.
Pacers might find some assistance with the new ball, but as conditions settle, it becomes a battle of patience against spin. Chasing under lights is not always straightforward, so totals around 150–160 can often prove match-winning on this surface.
Sharjah Cricket Stadium: Average scores and toss results in T20Is
Total Matches | 42 |
Matches won batting first | 25 |
Matches won bowling first | 17 |
Average 1st innings Score | 142 |
Average 2nd innings Score | 120 |
What happened in the previous T20I at Sharjah Cricket Stadium?
In the previous T20I at Sharjah, Pakistan defeated Afghanistan by 39 runs in the opening match of the UAE Tri-Series 2025. Skipper Salman Ali Agha anchored the innings with an unbeaten 53 off 36 balls, guiding Pakistan to 182/7 in 20 overs.
Afghanistan fought back through Rahmanullah Gurbaz (38 off 27) and a late blitz from Rashid Khan (39 off 16), but Haris Rauf’s four wickets and Shaheen Afridi’s two ensured Afghanistan were bowled out for 143 in 19.5 overs.
What is the highest score by a team at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in T20Is?
The highest team total in a T20I at Sharjah Cricket Stadium is 215/6 by Afghanistan against Zimbabwe on January 10, 2016.
What is the lowest score by a team at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in T20Is?
The lowest team total in a T20I at Sharjah Cricket Stadium is 38 by Hong Kong against Pakistan on September 2, 2022. Pakistan’s bowlers dismantled Hong Kong in just 10.4 overs, sealing a dominant victory at the venue.
What is the highest individual score at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in T20Is?
The highest individual score in a T20I at Sharjah Cricket Stadium is 118 by Mohammad Shahzad for Afghanistan against Zimbabwe on January 10, 2016*. His 67-ball knock, laced with 10 fours and 8 sixes, remains the standout batting performance at the venue.
What are the best bowling figures at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in T20Is?
The best bowling figures in a T20I at Sharjah Cricket Stadium are 5/13 by Samiullah Shinwari for Afghanistan against Kenya on November 24, 2013. His brilliant spell at an economy of 3.25 dismantled Kenya’s batting and remains the top bowling performance at the venue.
Which batter has the most runs at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in T20Is?
The batter with the most runs at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in T20Is is Mohammad Nabi (Afghanistan), who has scored 480 runs in 25 matches between 2013 and 2024 at an average of 25.26 and a strike rate of 139.94.
Which bowler has the most wickets at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in T20Is?
The bowler with the most wickets at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in T20Is is Rashid Khan (Afghanistan), who has taken 27 wickets in 14 matches between 2016 and 2024, with best bowling figures of 4/9 and an excellent economy rate of 5.41.
All stats via ESPN cricinfo
UAE vs. PAK betting odds and tips, 2nd T20I
Odds* (click here to bet) | |
UAE | 5.61 |
Pakistan | 1.15 |
*Odds are correct at the time of publish
TSN’s Top 3 Predictions:
Pakistan’s pacers to dominate: Haris Rauf and Shaheen Afridi are likely to exploit Sharjah’s conditions with the new ball and at the death.
Salman Ali Agha to anchor Pakistan’s innings: Fresh from his unbeaten half-century against Afghanistan, the skipper is expected to play another key role.
Muhammad Waseem to be UAE’s best chance: The UAE captain has the ability to take on Pakistan’s bowling with his aggressive style, and his performance at the top will be vital if the hosts are to compete.
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