
Tolerance Oval
Abu Dhabi
Tolerance Oval stands as one of Abu Dhabi's premier cricket venues, reflecting the UAE's growing prominence in international cricket. This modern facility has carved out its niche primarily as a T20 venue, hosting nine matches that showcase the unique challenges of cricket in the Middle East.
The ground's pitch characteristics reveal a distinctly bowler-friendly surface, with first innings averaging just 126.78 runs across the nine T20 encounters recorded. Teams batting first have struggled significantly, winning only 44.44% of matches, indicating that chasing totals proves more advantageous than setting them. This statistical trend suggests the pitch may ease as matches progress, or that dew factor plays a crucial role in evening conditions typical of UAE cricket.
The venue's name reflects the UAE's commitment to inclusivity and diversity, values that permeate the country's approach to hosting international cricket. Abu Dhabi's strategic location has made it an increasingly popular neutral venue for various cricket series, particularly when teams cannot host matches in their home countries due to security or other logistical concerns.
The atmosphere at Tolerance Oval benefits from Abu Dhabi's cosmopolitan population, drawing cricket enthusiasts from across the subcontinent and beyond. The ground's facilities meet international standards, featuring modern amenities and excellent playing conditions. Its emergence as a cricket venue underscores the UAE's broader investment in sports infrastructure and its ambition to become a regional sporting hub.
Ground Stats by Format
T20
Matches played9
Avg 1st innings127
Avg 2nd innings111
Highest total183
Lowest total71
Bat first win %44.4%
Recent Matches
| Date | Match | Format | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct 2019 | Hong Kong vs Nigeria(81/8 / 82/5) | T20 | Hong Kong won by 5 wickets |
| 25 Oct 2019 | Ireland vs Jersey(105/10 / 110/2) | T20 | Ireland won by 8 wickets |
| 24 Oct 2019 | United Arab Emirates vs Nigeria(111/3 / 112/5) | T20 | United Arab Emirates won by 5 wickets |
| 24 Oct 2019 | Canada vs Hong Kong(150/7 / 118/9) | T20 | Hong Kong won by 32 runs |
| 23 Oct 2019 | Nigeria vs Oman(71/10 / 72/3) | T20 | Oman won by 7 wickets |
| 22 Oct 2019 | United Arab Emirates vs Jersey(147/10 / 112/10) | T20 | Jersey won by 35 runs |
| 21 Oct 2019 | Ireland vs Oman(183/3 / 148/9) | T20 | Ireland won by 35 runs |
| 20 Oct 2019 | Canada vs Jersey(176/5 / 123/10) | T20 | Canada won by 53 runs |
| 22 Oct 2018 | United Arab Emirates vs Australia(117/6 / 119/3) | T20 | Australia won by 7 wickets |
