The ICC Academy Ground is a cricket ground located in Dubai Sports City, Dubai. ICC Academy provides indoor and outdoor pitches.[1] The ground was used for the 2014 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup. The two cricket grounds are installed with floodlights.[2] The venue hosted warm-up matches ahead of the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
| ICCA 1 | |||
 ICC Academy Ground | |||
| Ground information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Dubai Sports City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | ||
| Coordinates | 25°2′12″N 55°13′40″E / 25.03667°N 55.22778°E | ||
| Establishment | 2009 | ||
| End names | |||
| City End Pavilion End | |||
| International information | |||
| First ODI | 11 March 2013: Canada v  Kenya | ||
| Last ODI | 9 March 2022: United Arab Emirates v  Oman | ||
| First T20I | 13 March 2012: Kenya v  Scotland | ||
| Last T20I | 10 October 2021: Namibia v  Papua New Guinea | ||
| First WODI | 9 February 2019: Pakistan v  West Indies | ||
| Last WODI | 14 April 2024: Scotland v  United States | ||
| First WT20I | 22 November 2021: United Arab Emirates v  Malaysia | ||
| Last WT20I | 3 November 2023: United Arab Emirates v Namibia | ||
| Team information | |||
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| As of 14 April 2024 Source: ICC Academy Ground 1 | |||
| ICCA 2 | |
| Ground information | |
|---|---|
| International information | |
| First T20I | 19 October 2019: Kenya v Scotland |
| Last T20I | 23 October 2019: Kenya v  Singapore |
| First WT20I | 22 November 2021: Hong Kong v  Nepal |
| Last WT20I | 28 November 2021: United Arab Emirates v Nepal |
| As of 28 November 2021 Source: ICC Academy Ground 2 | |
Trivia
editIn 2014, a match between Ireland and Scotland in Dubai Triangular Series 2014–15 was called off. This was the first time that an ODI in the UAE had been a no result.[3][4] In September 2019, both grounds were named as two of the venues to host cricket matches for the 2019 ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier tournament.[5][6]
International record
editICC Academy Ground 1
editOne Day International centuries
editFollowing ODI centuries that have been scored at the venue.[7]
One Day International five-wicket hauls
editThe following table summarizes the five-wicket hauls taken in ODIs at this venue.[8]
| # | Figures | Player | Country | Innings | Opponent | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5/45 | Hamid Hassan |  Afghanistan |
1 | United Arab Emirates |
4 December 2014 | Lost |
| 2 | 6/34 | Zahoor Khan | United Arab Emirates |
1 |  Ireland |
2 March 2017 | Lost |
| 3 | 5/33 | Sompal Kami | Nepal |
2 | United Arab Emirates |
26 January 2019 | Won |
| 4 | 5/31 | Bilal Khan | Oman |
2 | United Arab Emirates |
5 March 2022 | Won |
Twenty20 International centuries
editOne T20I century has been scored at the venue.[9]
| No. | Score | Player | Team | Balls | Opposing team | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107* | Muhammad Waseem | United Arab Emirates |
62 | Ireland |
10 October 2021 | Won |
Twenty20 International five-wicket hauls
editThe following table summarizes the five-wicket hauls taken in T20Is at this venue.[10]
| # | Figures | Player | Country | Innings | Opponent | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5/27 | Mark Watt | Scotland |
2 |  Netherlands |
5 February 2016 | Won |
| 2 | 6/24 | Jan Frylinck | Namibia |
2 | United Arab Emirates |
5 October 2021 | Won |
ICC Academy Ground 2
editWomen's Twenty20 International five-wicket hauls
editThe following table summarizes the five-wicket hauls taken in WT20Is at this venue.[11]
| # | Figures | Player | Country | Innings | Opponent | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5/22 | Khushi Sharma | United Arab Emirates |
2 |  Bhutan |
25 November 2021 | Won |
See also
edit
References
edit- ^ "ICC". Archived from the original on 2016-12-10. Retrieved 2015-08-06.
- ^ "ICCA opens in Dubai". Archived from the original on 2012-03-24. Retrieved 2015-08-06.
- ^ cricketarchive
- ^ Scorecard
- ^ "ICC Men's T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019 schedule announced". International Cricket Council. 3 September 2019. Retrieved 3 September 2019.
- ^ cricketarchive
- ^ "ICC Academy, Dubai / Records / One-Day Internationals / High scores". Retrieved 4 March 2017.
- ^ "Statistics / Statsguru / One-Day Internationals / Bowling records". Retrieved 11 March 2022.
- ^ "ICC Academy, Dubai / Records / Twenty20 Internationals / Centuries". Retrieved 4 March 2017.
- ^ "Statistics / Statsguru / Twenty20 Internationals / Bowling records". Retrieved 11 March 2022.
- ^ "Statistics / Statsguru / Women's Twenty20 Internationals / Bowling records". Retrieved 11 March 2022.
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