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Sharjah Cricket Stadium: Photos, Pitch Behavior Records, Stats and Boundary Length

The Sharjah Cricket Stadium is one of the most iconic cricket grounds across the globe. It holds the record for hosting the most international matches. Constructed in the early 1980s, the Sharjah Cricket Stadium is located in the United Arab Emirates’ emirate of Sharjah. The stadium immediately became a regular venue for international matches after it was opened to the public in 1982, as the popularity of one-day cricket was on the rise those days. Between 1984 and 2003, the stadium held 198 ODIs and four Tests. On April 6, 1984, the first-ever international match at this venue was played between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the 1984 Asia Cup. 

An Overview of the Sharjah Cricket Stadium 

Venue NameSharjah Cricket Stadium 
Opened1982
LocationSecond Industrial St – Industrial Area 5 – Industrial Area – Sharjah – United Arab Emirates
Seating Capacity16,000
Pitch BehaviorSlow wicket that tends to get slower with the game’s progression 
Shortest Boundary Distance58 meters
Longest Boundary Distance65 meters
Bowling EndsPavilion End, Sharjah Club End
FloodlightsYes

Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch Behaviour 

The pitch at Sharjah Cricket Stadium helps fast bowlers early in the game. Batters can also get some benefit from the track’s pace and bounce while facing the new ball. However, as the ball gets older, spinners enter the game due to the slowness of the surface. 

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Sharjah Cricket Stadium Records & Stats 

The Sharjah Stadium has hosted the most international matches to date—299. The best score at this venue was New Zealand’s 690 against Pakistan in a Test match, while Hong Kong’s 38 runs against Pakistan in T20Is is the lowest total at this ground. 

Total Matches299
Average 1st inning score353 in Tests 223 in ODIs 151 in T20Is 
Highest total recorded690 by New Zealand vs Pakistan in Tests 
364/7 by Pakistan vs New Zealand in ODIs 
215/6 by Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in T20Is 
Lowest total recorded53 by Pakistan vs Australia in Tests 
54 by India vs Sri Lanka in ODIs 
38 by Hong Kong vs Pakistan in T20Is 
Highest score chased302/5 by Pakistan vs Sri Lanka in Tests
285/4 by West Indies vs Pakistan in ODIs 
179/6 by Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan in T20Is 
Highest individual score 202 Bredndon McCllum for New Zealand vs Pakistan in Test 
189 Sanath Jayasuriya for Sri Lanka vs India in ODIs 
118* Mohammed Shahzad for Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in T20Is  
Best bowling performance 7/94 Mark Craig for New Zealand vs Pakistan in Tests 
7/30 Mutthaiya Murlidharan for Sri Lanka vs India in ODIs
5/13 Shamiullah Shinwari for Afghanistan vs Kenya in T20Is 

India Record at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah 

India has played in only the 50-over format at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. India has played 72 ODIs in Sharjah, winning 35 and losing 37. 

Played72
Won35
Lost37
Tied0
Draw0
No Result0

India Test Record at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah 

India has never taken part in a Test match at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

Played0
Won0
Lost0
Tied0
Draw0
No Result0

India ODI Record at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah 

With 35 victories and 37 defeats in their 72 one-day international matches at Sharjah Stadium, Team India has experienced almost equal amounts of success and failure. 

Played72
Won35
Lost37
Tied0
Draw0
No Result0

India T20I Record at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah 

In the shortest format of the game, India has not played yet in Sharjah Cricket Stadium. 

Played0
Won0
Lost0
Tied0
Draw0
No Result0

Sharjah Cricket Stadium IPL Records & Stats 

With 28 games held so far, the stadium has proven to be a popular venue for the Indian Premier League (IPL). The Delhi Capitals’ 228/4 is the highest score at this ground, which they record against the Kolkata Knight Riders. With a score of 106 for the Punjab Kings, Mayank Agarwal has the highest individual IPL score at this venue. 

CitySharjah
CountryUnited Arab Emirates
First Match17/04/2014 DC vs RCB 
Matches Played28
Matches Won Batting First10 
Matches Won Batting Second18 
Matches Won Winning Toss16 
Matches Won Losing Toss12 
Matches with No Result
Highest Individual Innings106Mayank Agarwal (Punjab Kings)vs Rajasthan Royals
Best Bowling4/13Lakshmipati Balaji (Punjab Kings)vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
Highest Team Innings228/4 (Delhi Capitals)vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Lowest Team Innings85 (Rajasthan Royals)vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Average Score Batting First159

Sharjah Cricket Stadium Photos 

Sharjah Cricket Stadium Capacity 

The Sharjah Cricket Stadium can hold up to 16,000 spectators. 

Sharjah Cricket Stadium Boundary Length 

At Sharjah Cricket Stadium, the longest boundary measures 65 meters, while the shortest one measures only 58 meters. 

Sharjah Cricket Stadium Location 

Second Industrial St – Industrial Area 5 – Industrial Area – Sharjah – United Arab Emirates

Also Read: Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium || Wankhede Stadium Mumbai

FAQs 

Is Sharjah stadium for batting or bowling?

The pitch at Sharjah is considered to be batting-friendly, although it provides some help to pacers as well, and in the longer format of the game, spinners dominate at this ground. 

Which country is Sharjah Cricket Stadium in?

The Sharjah Cricket Stadium is located in the Sharjah Emirate of the United Arab Emirates. 

Why is Sharjah famous for cricket?

Sharjah is famous for having a stadium that has a record of hosting the most number of international matches. 

When did India stop playing in Sharjah?

Since 2001, India hasn’t played a single cricket match at Sharjah Stadium. 

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