The pitch in Abu Dhabi hasn-t produced a lot of high-scoring games, at least in international cricket. But over the years, the track has helped the chasing teams to a large extent. Batting second should be the way forward.
Average First Innings score: 142 (48 T20Is in Abu Dhabi)
Record of Chasing teams: Won - 25, Lost - 23, Tied - 0
Head-to-head
Overall
Matches- 12, Ireland - 4, Netherlands - 7, N/R- 0
In the UAE
Matches - 3, Ireland - 2, Netherlands - 1, N/R- 0
STATS - T20
Total matches: 47
Matches won batting first: 22
Matches won bowling first: 25
Average 1st Inns scores: 140
Average 2nd Inns scores: 129
Highest total recorded: 225/7 (20 Ov) by IRE vs AFG
Lowest total recorded: 87/10 (18.3 Ov) by HK vs OMAN
Highest score chased: 166/6 (19.4 Ov) by HK vs AFG
Lowest score defended: 129/6 (20 Ov) by ENG vs PAK