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Sharjah Cricket Stadium T20 average score and records
Data through 2 January 2026Last updated 2 January 2026
Across 95 matches at Sharjah Cricket Stadium from 2014 to 2026, sides batting first made 156.9 on average in completed innings (91 innings). For comparison, the average across every T20 ground in the data is 163.8, so Sharjah Cricket Stadium is 6.9 runs below it. Teams batting first won 30 of 92 matches with a result (33%), and teams batting second won 62 (67%). The toss winner went on to win 54 of 92 decided matches (59%).
Matches
95
2014–2026
Avg 1st innings
156.9
91 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
146.4
91 innings
Won chasing
67%
62 of 92 results
Toss winner won
59%
54 of 92
Average first-innings score by year
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| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 158.2 |
| 2016 | 145.0 |
| 2017 | 163.5 |
| 2018 | 145.5 |
| 2019 | 161.0 |
| 2020 | 177.9 |
| 2021 | 136.9 |
| 2023 | 162.3 |
| 2024 | 143.0 |
| 2025 | 171.3 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Scoring by phase at Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 184 | 45.7 | 1.47 | 7.62 |
| Middle overs | 184 | 67.9 | 2.43 | 7.66 |
| Death overs | 173 | 40.1 | 2.31 | 9.31 |
T20 phases: overs 1–6, 7–15, 16–20 (The Hundred: first 25 balls, middle, last 25 balls). Run rate is runs per six legal balls.
Highest and lowest totals at Sharjah Cricket Stadium (T20)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI Emirates | 241/3 | 20 | Desert Vipers | 2023-01-29 | Won |
| Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | 233/4 | 20 | Sharjah Warriorz | 2025-12-03 | Won |
| Delhi Capitals | 228/4 | 20 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2020-10-03 | Won |
| Rajasthan Royals | 226/6 | 19.3 | Punjab Kings | 2020-09-27 | Won |
| Punjab Kings | 223/2 | 20 | Rajasthan Royals | 2020-09-27 | Lost |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharjah Warriorz | 74 | 12.1 | MI Emirates | 2024-01-26 | Lost |
| Sharjah Warriorz | 75 | 17 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | 2024-02-05 | Lost |
| Dubai Capitals | 80 | 14.3 | Gulf Giants | 2023-01-19 | Lost |
| Islamabad United | 82 | 15.2 | Karachi Kings | 2017-03-01 | Lost |
| Desert Vipers | 84 | 12.1 | MI Emirates | 2023-01-29 | Lost |
Most runs at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in T20 matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Watson | 19 | 549 | 28.89 | 137.2 | 79 | 0 | 3 |
| Johnson Charles | 16 | 449 | 29.93 | 143.5 | 65 | 0 | 4 |
| Alex Hales | 13 | 419 | 34.92 | 140.1 | 77 | 0 | 3 |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | 16 | 414 | 25.88 | 131.8 | 68 | 0 | 3 |
| James Vince | 14 | 412 | 29.43 | 136.0 | 84 | 0 | 3 |
| Jason Roy | 12 | 350 | 29.17 | 124.6 | 73 | 0 | 3 |
| Kieron Pollard | 14 | 344 | 34.40 | 162.3 | 73 | 0 | 3 |
| Sarfaraz Ahmed | 12 | 341 | 48.71 | 124.5 | 52 | 0 | 2 |
| Kamran Akmal | 14 | 339 | 28.25 | 121.5 | 107 | 1 | 2 |
| Fakhar Zaman | 12 | 331 | 27.58 | 151.1 | 94 | 0 | 3 |
Most wickets at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in T20 matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Sami | 14 | 21 | 15.86 | 6.80 | 3/21 |
| Hasan Ali | 9 | 18 | 12.06 | 6.32 | 4/15 |
| Wahab Riaz | 13 | 18 | 19.83 | 7.14 | 3/40 |
| Sunil Narine | 17 | 18 | 22.22 | 6.25 | 4/21 |
| Fahim Ashraf | 8 | 15 | 12.00 | 6.67 | 3/19 |
| Jason Holder | 9 | 14 | 13.57 | 6.55 | 3/19 |
| Mohammed Shami | 7 | 14 | 18.00 | 9.00 | 3/35 |
| Trent Boult | 8 | 13 | 13.00 | 6.04 | 4/18 |
| Usman Shinwari | 9 | 13 | 16.38 | 7.34 | 4/17 |
| Usama Mir | 8 | 13 | 16.46 | 7.17 | 3/24 |
Recent matches at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Jan 2026 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 120/8 (20 ov) MI Emirates 122/3 (16.1 ov) | MI Emirates won by 7 wickets |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Sharjah Warriorz 140/7 (20 ov) Desert Vipers 144/5 (19.3 ov) | Desert Vipers won by 5 wickets |
| 15 Dec 2025 | Sharjah Warriorz 174/6 (20 ov) Gulf Giants 163/9 (20 ov) | Sharjah Warriorz won by 11 runs |
| 7 Dec 2025 | MI Emirates 185/8 (20 ov) Sharjah Warriorz 181/7 (20 ov) | MI Emirates won by 4 runs |
| 5 Dec 2025 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 171/6 (20 ov) Desert Vipers 175/8 (19.3 ov) | Desert Vipers won by 2 wickets |
| 3 Dec 2025 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 233/4 (20 ov) Sharjah Warriorz 194/9 (20 ov) | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won by 39 runs |
| 7 Feb 2025 | Sharjah Warriorz 162/7 (20 ov) Desert Vipers 165/3 (16.4 ov) | Desert Vipers won by 7 wickets |
| 3 Feb 2025 | Desert Vipers 137 (19.4 ov) Dubai Capitals 138/1 (17.1 ov) | Dubai Capitals won by 9 wickets |
| 30 Jan 2025 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 161/8 (20 ov) Sharjah Warriorz 162/6 (19 ov) | Sharjah Warriorz won by 4 wickets |
| 26 Jan 2025 | Sharjah Warriorz 171/6 (20 ov) Gulf Giants 172/4 (19.3 ov) | Gulf Giants won by 6 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in T20 matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in T20 matches is 156.9 runs, from 91 innings between 2014 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in T20 matches?
The highest total in the data is 241/3 by MI Emirates against Desert Vipers on 29 January 2023.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in T20 matches?
In the 92 matches with a result, teams batting first won 30 (33%) and teams batting second won 62 (67%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in T20 matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 74 by Sharjah Warriorz against MI Emirates on 26 January 2024.
What is the highest successful run chase at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in T20 matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 226.
Also known as: Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium, Sharjah stadium.
More grounds in United Arab Emirates
- Dubai International Cricket Stadium388 matches
- Zayed Cricket Stadium259 matches
- ICC Academy81 matches
- Tolerance Oval29 matches
- ICC Academy Ground No 217 matches
Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Averages use completed innings in matches not decided by a rain rule. Definitions: methodology.