Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 2)
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Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 2) stands as one of Oman's premier cricket venues in the Al Amarat area, serving as a crucial hub for the country's growing cricket infrastructure. This modern facility has established itself as a reliable hosting ground for international cricket, having accommodated 52 matches across different formats since its development.
The pitch at Ministry Turf 2 presents balanced conditions that offer opportunities for both batsmen and bowlers. In ODI cricket, the surface has produced competitive totals with first innings averaging 229.80 runs, creating engaging contests where teams batting first have secured victory 60% of the time. The T20 format reveals slightly more bowling-friendly characteristics, with first innings scores averaging 146.51 runs and bat-first teams maintaining a 57.45% success rate. These statistics suggest a well-maintained wicket that provides fair competition without heavily favoring either discipline.
The ground has contributed significantly to Oman's cricket development, hosting numerous international fixtures that have helped raise the profile of cricket in the region. While primarily serving T20 cricket with 47 matches compared to five ODIs, the venue has proven adaptable across formats. The facility benefits from Oman's favorable climate conditions and modern infrastructure, creating an environment conducive to quality cricket. As part of Oman's cricket expansion, Al Amerat Cricket Ground continues to play an important role in developing the sport locally while providing competitive conditions for international teams visiting the region.
Ground Stats by Format
ODI
Matches played5
Avg 1st innings230
Avg 2nd innings178
Highest total273
Lowest total137
Bat first win %60.0%
T20
Matches played47
Avg 1st innings147
Avg 2nd innings107
Highest total318
Lowest total25
Bat first win %57.5%
Recent Matches
| Date | Match | Format | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb 2026 | Oman vs Denmark(185/3 / 100/9) | T20 | Oman won by 85 runs |
| 4 Feb 2026 | Oman vs Denmark(152/8 / 82/7) | T20 | Oman won by 70 runs |
| 3 Feb 2026 | Oman vs Denmark(191/4 / 82/7) | T20 | Oman won by 109 runs |
| 10 Dec 2025 | Oman vs Qatar(127/6 / 114/4) | T20 | Oman won by 13 runs |
| 7 Dec 2025 | Oman vs Qatar(129/5 / 111/8) | T20 | Oman won by 18 runs |
| 6 Dec 2025 | Bahrain vs Oman(65/10 / 66/0) | T20 | Oman won by 10 wickets |
| 17 Oct 2025 | Japan vs Oman(103/10 / 107/1) | T20 | Oman won by 9 wickets |
| 15 Oct 2025 | Japan vs Qatar(139/3 / 140/7) | T20 | Qatar won by 3 wickets |
| 12 Oct 2025 | Oman vs Qatar(172/6 / 138/9) | T20 | Oman won by 34 runs |
| 10 Oct 2025 | Malaysia vs United Arab Emirates(161/5 / 167/4) | T20 | United Arab Emirates won by 6 wickets |
