If we take a look at the three areas of the main rounds of the ICCT20 World Cup separately, it will be easy to understand what kind of cricket is likely to be seen in the World Cup on these wickets.
Like the Pakistan Super League and the Indian Premier League, the seventh ICC T20 World Cup has also moved to the United Arab Emirates as a second option due to the coronavirus.
The matches were to be held in India, but due to the coronavirus, it was decided to hold the Indian Premier League and then the ICCT20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates.
The wickets of Sharjah, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi are helpful for slow and spinners, which is why in these conditions strong Asian teams like Pakistan, India are being termed as dangerous while England, Australia, and defending champions West Indies are on these pitches. It will be difficult to perform well.
If we take a look at the three areas of the main rounds of the ICCT20 World Cup separately, it will be easy to understand what kind of cricket is likely to be seen in the World Cup on these wickets.
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Spectator capacity: 16,100
Total T20 matches: 14
First batting team: Winner 10 times
Goal Chasing Team: Winner 4 times
Average score first batting: 149
Average score Second batting: 131
Sharjah’s historic cricket stadium will host 11 matches in the ICCT20 World Cup.
As soon as this field is mentioned, Javed Miandad’s six against India automatically comes to mind.
Sharjah Cricket Stadium has hosted 263 international matches. Only two grounds in the world Sydney Cricket Ground (277 matches)
And Melbourne Cricket Ground (275 matches) have hosted more international matches than Sharjah
However, Sharjah Cricket Stadium has the distinction of hosting the most 240 ODIs in the world.
Pakistan will play two matches on this ground in the ICCT20 World Cup. Pakistan and New Zealand will play on the same field on October 26, then Pakistan will face the winner of Group B on November 7.
Dubai Cricket Stadium
Spectator capacity: 25,000
Number of T20 matches: 62
Batting first: Victory 34 times
Second Batting: Victory 27 times
Tie: 1
Average score first batting: 144
Average score Second batting: 122
Dubai International Cricket Stadium will also host 11 matches in the ICCT20 World Cup.
The big clash between Pakistan and India, including the World Cup final, will also take place at the Dubai International Stadium. The Pakistan and Afghanistan teams will also face each other in Dubai on October 29
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium Abu Dhabi
Spectator capacity: 20,000
T20 matches: 50
Batting first: Victory 23 times
Second Batting: Victory 27 times
Average Score First Batting: 140
Average score Second batting: 129
The Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, built-in 2004, will also host 11 matches in the ICCT20 World Cup.
The Pakistan team will take action against the Group A runner-up team in the World Cup on November 2.
Given the history of slow pitches and T20 format upsets at all three venues of the World Cup, it is not easy to clearly name any team in this World Cup. However, India is one of the favorite teams thanks to its strong batting and balanced bowling attack while Pakistan has extensive experience and is a balanced team on UAE wickets.
Defending champions West Indies and England are also in the running for the semi-finals, but the slow pitches will test the batting line of both teams. Teams from New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa may also face difficulties on these conditions and pitches.
