5 highest individual scores in ODIs by openers at Dubai International Stadium, includes one Indian
5 highest individual scores in ODIs by openers at Dubai International Stadium, includes one Indian
Dubai International Cricket Stadium is probably the newest venue in the UAE but since it houses the ICC headquarters, it has started to host many more matches. As the men's ICC event returns to Dubai with India playing Champions Trophy matches, here's a look at a few of the big scores by openers-
5. Hashim Amla was one of the more earlier ones to hit a century at the venue in 2010, one year after the venue hosted its first ODI. Amla smashed an unbeaten 119 against Pakistan and South Africa ended up winning that match by 2 runs
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4. Litton Das pulled out his beast mode against India in the 2018 Asia Cup match, smashing a quickfire 121 off just 117 balls but Bangladesh ended up on the wrong side with the Men in Blue prevailing by three wickets
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3. Mohammad Shahzad was another one on the bashing-India list in the 2018 Asia Cup as he smashed a 116-ball 124 at the Dubai Stadium. The match eventually got tied
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2. Ahmed Shahzad did well to carve out a 124-run knock for Pakistan back in 2013 against Sri Lanka but it came off 140 deliveries and eventually ended up losing a game for his side
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1. Shikhar Dhawan has the highest score by an opener in ODIs at the Dubai International Stadium when he derailed Hong Kong with a 127-run knock in the 2018 Asia Cup
