ICC Academy
Dubai
The ICC Academy cricket ground in Dubai serves as a premier cricket facility and training center, hosting international and domestic matches since its establishment. This state-of-the-art venue has become an integral part of the UAE's cricket infrastructure, providing a professional environment for both development and competitive cricket.
With 35 matches in our database, the ground demonstrates distinct characteristics across formats. In ODI cricket, 15 matches have produced an average first-innings score of 245.07, with teams batting first winning 53.33% of the time, indicating relatively balanced conditions. The statistics shift dramatically in T20 cricket, where 20 matches show an average first-innings total of 144.05, yet batting first proves highly advantageous with a 73.68% success rate.
The pitch typically offers even contest between bat and ball, though the lower T20 scoring suggests it can challenge batsmen with variable bounce or pace. The ground's location in Dubai means matches are often played in hot, dry conditions that can affect ball behavior and player endurance.
As part of the ICC Academy complex, the venue maintains excellent facilities and provides a professional atmosphere despite being smaller than major international stadiums. The ground primarily hosts Associate nation matches, development series, and academy games, contributing significantly to cricket's growth in the region while offering emerging players exposure to quality playing conditions.
Ground Stats by Format
ODI
Matches played15
Avg 1st innings245
Avg 2nd innings212
Highest total331
Lowest total97
Bat first win %53.3%
T20
Matches played20
Avg 1st innings144
Avg 2nd innings117
Highest total183
Lowest total29
Bat first win %73.7%
Recent Matches
| Date | Match | Format | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 2019 | United Arab Emirates vs Scotland(220/10 / 224/3) | ODI | United Arab Emirates won by 7 wickets |
| 14 Dec 2019 | Scotland vs United States of America(245/9 / 246/6) | ODI | Scotland won by 4 wickets |
| 12 Dec 2019 | United Arab Emirates vs United States of America(213/10 / 115/10) | ODI | United States of America won by 98 runs |
| 31 Oct 2019 | Oman vs Scotland(167/7 / 168/5) | T20 | Scotland won by 5 wickets |
| 24 Oct 2019 | Netherlands vs Papua New Guinea(126/7 / 127/5) | T20 | Papua New Guinea won by 5 wickets |
| 22 Oct 2019 | Namibia vs Scotland(159/6 / 135/8) | T20 | Namibia won by 24 runs |
| 22 Oct 2019 | Netherlands vs Singapore(101/10 / 104/5) | T20 | Netherlands won by 5 wickets |
| 21 Oct 2019 | Papua New Guinea vs Scotland(146/6 / 142/9) | T20 | Scotland won by 4 runs |
| 21 Oct 2019 | Bermuda vs Kenya(138/4 / 93/10) | T20 | Kenya won by 45 runs |
| 19 Oct 2019 | Bermuda vs Papua New Guinea(89/10 / 90/0) | T20 | Papua New Guinea won by 10 wickets |
