Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE

Across 28 IPL matches, explore whether dew rewards chasing, how spinners exploit dry surfaces, and which franchises have turned this ground into an impenetrable fortress.

Matches Hosted282.3% of all IPL matches
Chasing Win Rate (2nd)64.3%18 target-hunting wins
Defending Win Rate (1st)35.7%10 total-defending wins
Fortress Master5 WinsPunjab Kings →

Pitch Character & Tactical Toss Advantage

Batting First (Defending Target): 35.7% (10 wins)
Batting Second (Chasing Target): 64.3% (18 wins)

🌙 Chasing Bias (Dew Factor): Teams batting second at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE hold a notable advantage (64.3% win rate), primarily driven by evening dew slicking the outfield and aiding ball-striking in the second innings.

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All-Time Ground MVPGJ MaxwellAwarded 3 Player of the Match trophies at this stadium