Sheikh Zayed Stadium

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Established 2004
Named after President His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
Capacity 20,000
Floodlights Yes
End names North End, Pavilion End
Current local time 23:19, Mon May 29, 2023 (UTC +0400)

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First Test	Pakistan v South Africa - Nov 20-24, 2010	Scorecard
Last Test	Afghanistan v Zimbabwe - Mar 10-14, 2021	Scorecard
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First ODI	India v Pakistan - Apr 18, 2006	Scorecard
Last ODI	Afghanistan v Ireland - Jan 26, 2021	Scorecard
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First T20I	Afghanistan v Scotland - Feb 10, 2010	Scorecard
Last T20I	United Arab Emirates v Afghanistan - Feb 19, 2023	Scorecard
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The Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi cost $22 million to build and is arguably one of the world's finest cricket grounds. It was opened in May 2004 and staged its first first-class match when Scotland played Kenya in the Intercontinental Cup that November.

The ground is dominated by two large stands at either end, with the areas square of the wicket offering large grass banking for spectators to sit, although during the daylight hours that might be less than appealing as there is no shade. There is no pavilion as such, with the large changing rooms under one of the stands, and teams watch from inside air-conditioned glass rooms.

The venue is about 30 minutes drive from the city centre and is located in a remote area.
Martin Williamson