Sharjah T20 Records
It is clear from the past records of the Sharjah Cricket Stadium that the teams batting first tend to have more chances of winning games here. It has happened 16 times in the 25 matches played here that the team batting first has ended up on the winning side. The average second innings score as well is quite low here.
| Total matches | 25 |
| Matches won batting first | 16 |
| Matches won bowling first | 9 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 150 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 125 |
| Highest total recorded | 215/6 (20 Ov) by AFG vs ZIM |
| Lowest total recorded | 44/10 (10 Ov) by NED vs SL |
| Highest score chased | 172/5 (18.5 Ov) by SL vs BAN |
| Lowest score defended | 142/7 (20 Ov) by WI vs BAN |
Asia Cup 2022: Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium is a bowler-friendly surface where it is hard for the batsmen to score runs. The pacers initially receive movement off the surface and trouble the batters. The variable bounce that is found sometimes on the pitch makes the job even more difficult for the batters. The slow nature of the wicket aids the spinners hence the middle overs are a crucial part of the matches here.
Lately, it has been seen in the T20 internationals played here that chasing has become difficult on this surface. Only 9 out of the 25 T20Is played here have been won by the teams chasing. Therefore, any side would look to put runs on the board after winning the toss here.
Anywhere around 160-170 would be a competitive total in Sharjah. Though the records are in the favor of the teams defending a total in Sharjah, given the short boundaries at the venue, the teams chasing can make a comeback into the match at any moment. A few big shots can turn the match on its head, at Sharjah.
Sharjah Weather Forecast for Asia Cup 2022
The weather will remain clear and sunny over the next week with the day temperatures around 40 degrees Celcius. There is no forecast of rain throughout the week hence the Asia Cup matches in Sharjah will be played without any delays.