How have India fared at Dubai International Cricket Stadium (ODIs)?
What's the story
The Indian cricket team has been gearing up for the ODI leg that leads up to the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
Notably, India will play their matches at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium instead of Pakistan under the hybrid model.
The Men in Blue will play their opener against Bangladesh on February 20, followed by a much-anticipated clash against Pakistan.
Have a look at India's ODI record in Dubai.
Tournament progression
India have played six ODIs in Dubai
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium has hosted 58 ODIs as of now. The pitch here offers an even contest between bat and ball.
Team India has featured in six ODIs at this venue, winning five of those. One match ended in a tie, against Afghanistan in the 2018 Asia Cup.
India have beaten Bangladesh and Pakistan twice each besides winning one against Hong Kong here in ODIs.
Debut performance
A look back at India's first match in Dubai
India's first-ever ODI at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium was against Hong Kong in the 2018 Asia Cup.
The Men in Blue batted first and posted 285, with Shikhar Dhawan scoring a match-winning 127 and Ambati Rayudu adding 60.
Despite a strong start from Hong Kong, debutant Khaleel Ahmed's brilliant bowling helped India win by 26 runs.
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India won 2018 Asia Cup in Dubai
It is worth noting that India haven't played an ODI in Dubai outside the 2018 Asia Cup. The Rohit Sharma-led side defeated Bangladesh in a thrilling final by seven wickets to lift the trophy.
Performers
A look at India's star performers in Dubai
Indian skipper Rohit has an incredible record in Dubai in ODI cricket.
He has racked up 317 runs from five ODIs at an average of 105.66 here. His tally includes a ton and two fifties.
Shikhar Dhawan leads the runs tally for India at this venue (342).
On the other hand, wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav owns 10 ODI wickets here, the most for India. He averages 23.70 in this regard.
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Champions Trophy 2025: India to play in Dubai
As mentioned, India will play each of their group-stage matches in the 2025 Champions Trophy in Dubai. They will face Bangladesh, Pakistan and New Zealand. The first semi-final is also scheduled in Dubai, and if India reach the final, the championship clash will also be held at this venue.