The Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi is set to host Bangladesh’s Asia Cup 2025 opener against Hong Kong on Thursday, September 11. Known for its slow surface that aids spinners and makes batting tricky in the second innings due to uneven bounce, the venue often rewards teams that bat first.
Litton Das’ Bangladesh will be eager to make a strong start to their campaign, while Hong Kong, despite a heavy defeat to Afghanistan in their opener, will draw confidence from their memorable 2014 T20 World Cup win over the Tigers as they look to spring another surprise.
How many T20Is has Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium hosted?
The Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi has hosted 69 T20Is so far, making it one of the most frequently used international venues for the shortest format in the UAE.
How many spectators can Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium hold?
The Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, UAE can accommodate 20,000 spectators.
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium: Pitch report
The pitch at Sheikh Zayed Stadium usually provides a balanced contest between bat and ball. However, the surface tends to slow down as the match progresses, bringing spinners and bowlers with good variations into play.
Evening dew often changes conditions by making the ball skid onto the bat, which can make chasing easier under lights. At the same time, uneven bounce in the second innings can create challenges for batters, especially against slower deliveries. Winning the toss and batting first is often considered the safer option here, as runs on the board can be valuable once the pitch begins to grip.
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Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium: Average scores and toss results in T20Is
Total Matches | 69 |
Matches won batting first | 30 |
Matches won bowling first | 39 |
Average Score 1st innings score | 136 |
Average Score 2nd innings score | 123 |
What happened in the previous T20I at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium?
In the last T20I at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium on September 9, 2025, Afghanistan outplayed Hong Kong with a commanding 94-run victory. Batting first, Afghanistan piled on 188 runs before bowling Hong Kong out for just 94.
What is the highest score by a team at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in T20Is?
The highest team score in a T20I at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium is 225/7 by Ireland against Afghanistan on November 30, 2013, in Abu Dhabi. Ireland went on to win that match, setting a long-standing record at the venue.
What is the lowest score by a team at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in T20Is?
The lowest team score in a T20I at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium is 66/9 by Nigeria against Ireland on October 26, 2019, in Abu Dhabi. Nigeria struggled throughout their innings and eventually lost the match.
What is the highest individual score at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in T20Is?
The highest individual score in a T20I at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium is 117 by Shaiman Anwar* for the UAE against Papua New Guinea on April 14, 2017, in Abu Dhabi.
What is the best bowling figure at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in T20Is?
The best bowling figure in a T20I at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium is 4 wickets for 13 runs by CA Young for Ireland against Nigeria on October 26, 2019. He bowled a clinical spell at an economy of 3.25, helping his team dominate the match.
Which batter has the most runs at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in T20Is?
The leading run-scorer in T20Is at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium is Paul Stirling of Ireland, who has scored 406 runs in 13 innings between 2013 and 2024, averaging 33.83 with a strike rate of 133.55.
Which bowler has the most wickets at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in T20Is?
The leading wicket-taker in T20Is at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium is Bilal Khan of Oman, who has claimed 19 wickets in 12 matches between 2015 and 2019, with best figures of 4/20 and an impressive economy of 6.59.
All stats via ESPN cricinfo
Bangladesh vs Hong Kong betting odds and tips, 3rd T20I
According to Dafabet, Bangladesh are favourites at odds of 1.04, while Hong Kong are heavy underdogs at 11.50. Hong Kong will need something extraordinary to cause an upset, but given the one-sided numbers, Bangladesh clearly hold the edge in this contest.
Odds* (click here to bet) | |
Bangladesh | 1.04 |
Hong Kong | 11.50 |
*odds are correct at the time of publish
TSN’s Top 3 Predictions:
- Bangladesh to win outright
- Mustafizur Rahman to take 2+ wickets
- Tanzid Hasan to score 30+ runs
Explore live odds, predictions, and betting guides in the TSN betting section.
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