India vs Pakistan, Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai pitch history and T20 records
Arch-rivals India will meet Pakistan in match number seven of the ICC Women's 2024 T20 World Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, October 6. The Women in Blue began their campaign with a 58-run loss to New Zealand. On the other hand, Pakistan kicked off their journey with a 31-run win over Sri Lanka in Sharjah.
India need to beat Pakistan to stay alive in the competition. They were lackluster in all departments against the White Ferns. Bowling first, they conceded 160-4 in their 20 overs. Harmanpreet Kaur and Co. were then abysmal in the chase, folding up for 102 in 19 overs, with not a single batter reaching the 20-run mark.
Pakistan batted first in their opening Women's T20 World Cup match against Sri Lanka. They were restricted to 116 as skipper Fatima Sana top-scored with 30 off 20. In response, the Lankans were reduced to 85-9 as Sadia Iqbal starred with 3-17, while Sana, Omaima Sohail and Nashra Sandhu claimed two scalps each.
Dubai International Cricket Stadium WT20I stats
Let's take a close look at some key stats pertaining to WT20Is played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The numbers will give fans a fair idea of what kind of surfaces have been on offer at the venue.
WT20I matches played: 7
Matches won by teams batting first: 3
Matches won by teams batting second: 4
Matches Tied: 0
Highest team score: 160/4 - NZ Women vs IND Women, 2024
Lowest team score: 66 - UAE Women vs Namibia Women, 2023
Highest individual score: 62* - Yasmeen Khan (NAM W) vs UAE W, 2023
Best bowling figures: 4/19 - Rosemary Mair (NZ W) vs IND W, 2024
Highest successful run-chase: 119/0 - SA W vs WI W, 2024
Dubai International Cricket Stadium last WT20I match
The India vs New Zealand clash in the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup was the last WT20I match played at the venue. The Kiwis came up with a comprehensive all-out effort to down the Women in Blue.
Batting first after winning the toss, New Zealand put up 160-4 as skipper Sophie Devine starred with 57* off 36. With the ball, Rosemary Mair excelled with 4-19, while Lea Tahuhu claimed 3-15 and Eden Carson 2-34.