The Pakistan Super League (PSL 2021) is all set to resume on June 9 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Earlier, there were reports that PSL 2021 second phase to be continued in Karachi, just like the first phase. But keeping the pandemic situation in mind, organizers and the franchises agreed to move the Super League to the UAE.
The Sheikh Zayed Stadium has hosted numerous T20 matches in the past. In fact, some of the IPL 2020 games were played here last year. The pitch in Abu Dhabi treats both batsmen and bowlers.
With PSL 2021 starting tomorrow at this venue, here are some stats you need to know from previous T20 matches played in Abu Dhabi.
T20 matches played: 33
Matches won by teams batting first: 14
Matches won by teams batting second: 19
Highest 1st innings score: 205/4 – Chennai Super Kings vs. Kings XI Punjab, 2014
Lowest 1st innings score: 70 – Royal Challengers Bangalore vs. Rajasthan Royals, 2014
Highest successful run chase: 206/4 – Kings XI Punjab vs. Chennai Super Kings, 2014
Average 1st innings score: 157
The second phase is starting from tomorrow, Lahore Qalandars will take on Islamabad United in match 15 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. A total number of 20 games will be played at the stadium of Abu Dhabi, while the final will be played on June 24.
