Asia Cup 2025: Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Reports and Stats

Asia Cup 2025: India will lock horns with the United Arab Emirates in the second match of the tournament on Wednesday. The group North A match is expected to be exciting as both teams are eager to start their journey on a winning note. This match will be held on the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 10 Sep 2025, 08:00 PM GMT+0530. For the live scorecard, stay tuned with us on MYFINAL11.
Pitch Reports of Dubai International Cricket Stadium:
Dubai pitches are balanced for T20 matches — batsmen get more opportunities early on, but bowlers (especially spinners) can be dominant as the match progresses; batting gets more favourable at night, so a captain winning the toss often opts to bowl. Fast bowlers are favoured in the early overs with the new ball, which provides seam, pace movement. Batting is easier at night (under lights) than in the afternoon, as the ball skids under lights, favouring batsmen in the second innings. Slow pitches give spinners an edge in the middle or final overs. As the pitch gets slower, the role of spinners becomes crucial.
T20I stats on Dubai International Cricket Stadium: Scores usually range between 140–150, with teams playing the second innings slightly ahead.
The number of wins for teams playing the first innings is almost equal (45 vs 51), which makes it clear that the pitch is very balanced.
The average score of 141 shows that strong scores are often produced in the match.
| Feature | Stat (T20I) |
|---|---|
| Total T20I Matches | 97 |
| Wins Batting First | 45 |
| Wins Chasing (Bowling First) | 51 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 141 runs |
| Highest Total | 212/2 (India vs Afghanistan, 2022) |
| Lowest Total | 55 (West Indies vs England, 2021) |
| Most Runs Scored at Venue | Babar Azam – 1,102 runs |
| Most Wickets Taken at Venue | Shahid Afridi – 39 wickets |