| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100/50 | Balls | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 97 | 180 | 11 | 7,142 | 302* | 42.26 | 41.93 | 19/35 | 867 | 8 | 2/35 | 77.62 | 4.30 | 0 |
| ODI (shown below) | 52 | 52 | 3 | 1,806 | 102 | 36.86 | 74.84 | 3/12 | 258 | 4 | 2/26 | 65.00 | 6.05 | 0 |
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Settling in (balls 16-40)
Stage of innings · balls per dismissal
92nd percentile among comparable players
Settling in (balls 16-40): balls per dismissal of 77, 24 above their balls per dismissal of 52 on all balls faced (+46%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the top 8% of comparable players (their median change: +3%) — 767 balls faced.
767 ballsHigh confidence
Middle (11-40)
Match phase · strike rate
91st percentile among comparable players
Middle (11-40): strike rate of 80.0, 5.2 above their strike rate of 74.8 on all balls faced (+7%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the top 9% of comparable players (their median change: -4%) — 1296 balls faced.
1,296 ballsHigh confidence
Sri Lanka
Country · average
89th percentile among comparable players
Sri Lanka: average of 54.2, 15.0 above their average of 39.3 on all balls faced (+38%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the top 11% of comparable players (their median change: -5%) — 572 balls faced.
572 ballsHigh confidence
Sri Lanka
Opposition · average
83rd percentile among comparable players
Sri Lanka: average of 52.0, 12.7 above their average of 39.3 on all balls faced (+32%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the top 17% of comparable players (their median change: -1%) — 622 balls faced.
622 ballsHigh confidence
Spin
Pace or spin · average
82nd percentile among comparable players
Spin: average of 51.1, 11.8 above their average of 39.3 on all balls faced (+30%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the top 18% of comparable players (their median change: +7%) — 716 balls faced.
716 ballsHigh confidence
At home
Home or away · average
100th percentile among comparable players
At home: average of 113.5, 74.2 above their average of 39.3 on all balls faced (+189%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the top 1% of comparable players (their median change: +3%) — 239 balls faced.
239 ballsMedium confidence
Batting first
Innings context · average
79th percentile among comparable players
Batting first: average of 43.4, 4.2 above their average of 39.3 on all balls faced (+11%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the top 21% of comparable players (their median change: -1%) — 1215 balls faced.
1,215 ballsHigh confidence
Pakistan
Country · average
96th percentile among comparable players
Pakistan: average of 113.5, 74.2 above their average of 39.3 on all balls faced (+189%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the top 4% of comparable players (their median change: +7%) — 239 balls faced.
239 ballsMedium confidence
Right-arm fast
Bowling type · average
90th percentile among comparable players
Right-arm fast: average of 56.5, 17.2 above their average of 39.3 on all balls faced (+44%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the top 10% of comparable players (their median change: -6%) — 402 balls faced.
402 ballsMedium confidence
Bangladesh
Country · average
90th percentile among comparable players
Bangladesh: average of 69.7, 30.4 above their average of 39.3 on all balls faced (+77%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the top 10% of comparable players (their median change: +0%) — 245 balls faced.
245 ballsMedium confidence
Right-arm fast
Bowling type · strike rate
89th percentile among comparable players
Right-arm fast: strike rate of 84.3, 9.5 above their strike rate of 74.8 on all balls faced (+13%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the top 11% of comparable players (their median change: -0%) — 402 balls faced.
402 ballsMedium confidence
Bangladesh
Opposition · average
87th percentile among comparable players
Bangladesh: average of 69.7, 30.4 above their average of 39.3 on all balls faced (+77%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the top 13% of comparable players (their median change: +8%) — 245 balls faced.
245 ballsMedium confidence
Right-arm fast-medium
Bowling type · average
5th percentile among comparable players
Right-arm fast-medium: average of 28.8, 10.5 below their average of 39.3 on all balls faced (-27%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the bottom 5% of comparable players (their median change: -1%) — 821 balls faced.
821 ballsHigh confidence
New at the crease (first 15 balls)
Stage of innings · balls per dismissal
6th percentile among comparable players
| Measure | Value | Percentile | Balls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Run scoring (batting) | 36.86 | 73 | 2,413 |
| Scoring rate (batting) | 74.84 | 29 | 2,413 |
| Against pace (batting) | 35.54 | 67 | 1,697 |
| Against spin (batting) | 51.09 | 89 | 716 |
| Time at the crease (batting) | 49.24 | 85 | 2,413 |
| Boundary hitting (batting) | 7.38 | 26 | 2,413 |
| Strike rotation |
| Bowling type | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right-arm fast-medium | 821 | 605 | 21 | 28.81 | 73.69 | 57.9% | 8.6% |
| Right-arm fast | 402 | 339 | 6 | 56.50 | 84.33 | 55.2% | 11.2% |
| Slow left-arm orthodox | 340 | 248 | 5 | 49.60 | 72.94 | 44.4% | 3.8% |
| Off break | 239 | 194 | 3 | 64.67 | 81.17 | 39.3% | 5.0% |
| Right-arm medium | 209 | 118 | 3 | 39.33 | 56.46 | 58.9% | 4.8% |
| Left-arm fast-medium | 195 | 127 | 4 | 31.75 | 65.13 | 61.5% | 7.2% |
| Leg break | 137 | 120 | 3 | 40.00 | 87.59 | 38.7% | 5.8% |
| Left-arm fast | 70 | 55 | 1 | 55.00 | 78.57 | 48.6% | 7.1% |
| Batter | Balls | Runs | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Balls/wkt | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right-handed batters | 147 | 141 | 3 | 47.00 | 5.76 | 49.0 | 38.8% | 6.8% |
| Left-handed batters | 111 | 119 | 1 | 119.00 | 6.43 | 111.0 | 38.7% | 8.1% |
| Phase | Balls | Runs | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Balls/wkt | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle (11-40) | 216 | 212 | 3 | 70.67 | 5.89 | 72.0 | 39.8% | 7.4% |
Not enough balls: bowling splits are shown from 90 balls bowled.
| Context | Balls | Runs | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Balls/wkt | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away from home | 258 |
| Year | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | Bowl inns | Wkts | Bowl avg | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 12 | 411 | 45.67 | 66.08 | 3 | 0 | – | 5.13 |
| 2013 | 1 | 2 | 2.00 | 20.00 | – | – | – | – |
| 2015 | 17 | 775 | 55.36 | 84.24 | 7 | 2 | 56.50 | 5.65 |
| 2016 | 11 | 341 | 31.00 | 74.62 | 4 | 2 | 53.00 | 7.07 |
| 2017 | 8 | 265 | 33.13 | 70.86 | – | – | – | – |
| 2018 | 3 | 12 | 4.00 | 40.00 | – | – | – | – |
| Date | Opposition | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Pos | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan 2018 | New ZealandUniversity Oval, Dunedin | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | caught |
| 9 Jan 2018 | New ZealandSaxton Oval, Nelson | 6 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | lbw |
| 6 Jan 2018 | New ZealandBasin Reserve, Wellington | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | lbw |
49 dismissals
46 dismissals where the bowler's type is known
New at the crease (first 15 balls): balls per dismissal of 43, 10 below their balls per dismissal of 52 on all balls faced (-19%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the bottom 6% of comparable players (their median change: +5%) — 682 balls faced.
682 ballsHigh confidence
Chasing
Innings context · average
26th percentile among comparable players
Chasing: average of 35.8, 3.5 below their average of 39.3 on all balls faced (-9%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the bottom 26% of comparable players (their median change: +1%) — 1198 balls faced.
1,198 ballsHigh confidence
Pace
Pace or spin · average
28th percentile among comparable players
Pace: average of 35.5, 3.7 below their average of 39.3 on all balls faced (-9%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the bottom 28% of comparable players (their median change: -4%) — 1697 balls faced.
1,697 ballsHigh confidence
Away from home
Home or away · average
29th percentile among comparable players
Away from home: average of 35.9, 3.4 below their average of 39.3 on all balls faced (-9%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the bottom 29% of comparable players (their median change: -2%) — 2174 balls faced.
2,174 ballsHigh confidence
Right-arm medium
Bowling type · strike rate
1st percentile among comparable players
Right-arm medium: strike rate of 56.5, 18.4 below their strike rate of 74.8 on all balls faced (-25%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the bottom 1% of comparable players (their median change: +2%) — 209 balls faced.
209 ballsLow confidence
Left-arm fast-medium
Bowling type · strike rate
19th percentile among comparable players
Left-arm fast-medium: strike rate of 65.1, 9.7 below their strike rate of 74.8 on all balls faced (-13%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the bottom 19% of comparable players (their median change: -1%) — 195 balls faced.
195 ballsLow confidence
India
Opposition · average
26th percentile among comparable players
India: average of 30.0, 9.3 below their average of 39.3 on all balls faced (-24%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the bottom 26% of comparable players (their median change: -2%) — 184 balls faced.
184 ballsLow confidence
| 52.71 |
| 53 |
| 2,413 |
| Wicket taking (bowling) | 64.50 | 2 | 258 |
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| Economy (bowling) | 6.05 | 6 | 258 |
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| Bowling average (bowling) | 65.00 | 1 | 258 |
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| To right-handers (bowling) | 47.00 | 9 | 147 |
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| To left-handers (bowling) | 119.00 | 0 | 111 |
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| Dot pressure (bowling) | 38.76 | 0 | 258 |
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| Pace or spin | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pace | 1,697 | 1,244 | 35 | 35.54 | 73.31 | 57.4% | 8.5% |
| Spin | 716 | 562 | 11 | 51.09 | 78.49 | 41.6% | 4.6% |
| Phase | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle (11-40) | 1,296 | 1,037 | 23 | 45.09 | 80.02 | 42.2% | 5.9% |
| Powerplay (1-10) | 1,072 | 734 | 22 | 33.36 | 68.47 | 66.4% | 9.3% |
| Type and phase | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right-arm fast-medium, Powerplay (1-10) | 482 | 334 | 13 | 25.69 | 69.29 | 67.2% | 9.8% |
| Right-arm fast-medium, Middle (11-40) | 320 | 255 | 7 | 36.43 | 79.69 | 46.3% | 7.5% |
| Slow left-arm orthodox, Middle (11-40) | 308 | 229 | 5 | 45.80 | 74.35 | 43.2% | 3.9% |
| Right-arm fast, Powerplay (1-10) | 231 | 178 | 3 | 59.33 | 77.06 | 67.1% | 12.1% |
| Off break, Middle (11-40) | 215 | 168 | 3 | 56.00 | 78.14 | 39.1% | 4.2% |
| Right-arm fast, Middle (11-40) | 168 | 159 | 3 | 53.00 | 94.64 | 39.3% | 10.1% |
| Left-arm fast-medium, Powerplay (1-10) | 164 | 104 | 3 | 34.67 | 63.41 | 65.2% | 7.9% |
| Leg break, Middle (11-40) | 137 | 120 | 3 | 40.00 | 87.59 | 38.7% | 5.8% |
| Right-arm medium, Powerplay (1-10) | 121 | 58 | 2 | 29.00 | 47.93 | 71.1% | 5.0% |
| Right-arm medium, Middle (11-40) | 86 | 58 | 1 | 58.00 | 67.44 | 43.0% | 4.7% |
| Stage of innings | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Once set (40+ balls) | 964 | 795 | 20 | 39.75 | 82.47 | 40.1% | 5.9% |
| Settling in (balls 16-40) | 767 | 621 | 10 | 62.10 | 80.96 | 53.8% | 9.6% |
| New at the crease (first 15 balls) | 682 | 390 | 16 | 24.38 | 57.18 | 69.2% | 6.9% |
| Opposition | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 661 | 488 | 12 | 40.67 | 73.83 | 53.4% | 7.3% |
| Sri Lanka | 622 | 468 | 9 | 52.00 | 75.24 | 50.3% | 7.4% |
| Zimbabwe | 272 | 239 | 4 | 59.75 | 87.87 | 49.6% | 9.6% |
| Bangladesh | 245 | 209 | 3 | 69.67 | 85.31 | 48.2% | 9.0% |
| Australia | 188 | 128 | 4 | 32.00 | 68.09 | 51.1% | 4.8% |
| India | 184 | 120 | 4 | 30.00 | 65.22 | 60.3% | 7.1% |
| West Indies | 128 | 110 | 3 | 36.67 | 85.94 | 43.0% | 7.0% |
| New Zealand | 79 | 34 | 5 | 6.80 | 43.04 | 78.5% | 5.1% |
| Home and chase | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away from home | 2,174 | 1,579 | 44 | 35.89 | 72.63 | 53.5% | 7.1% |
| At home | 239 | 227 | 2 | 113.50 | 94.98 | 45.2% | 10.0% |
| Batting first | 1,215 | 912 | 21 | 43.43 | 75.06 | 51.4% | 7.4% |
| Chasing | 1,198 | 894 | 25 | 35.76 | 74.62 | 54.1% | 7.3% |
| Batting position | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 1 | 1,466 | 1,126 | 32 | 35.19 | 76.81 | 52.7% | 7.7% |
| No. 2 | 544 | 419 | 5 | 83.80 | 77.02 | 51.8% | 7.9% |
| No. 3 | 373 | 234 | 9 | 26.00 | 62.73 | 55.8% | 5.4% |
| Innings | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innings 1 | 1,215 | 912 | 21 | 43.43 | 75.06 | 51.4% | 7.4% |
| Innings 2 | 1,198 | 894 | 25 | 35.76 | 74.62 | 54.1% | 7.3% |
| Venue | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheikh Zayed Stadium | 300 | 221 | 4 | 55.25 | 73.67 | 49.0% | 6.3% |
| R Premadasa Stadium | 276 | 200 | 3 | 66.67 | 72.46 | 50.0% | 6.2% |
| Shere Bangla National Stadium | 245 | 209 | 3 | 69.67 | 85.31 | 48.2% | 9.0% |
| Gaddafi Stadium | 239 | 227 | 2 | 113.50 | 94.98 | 45.2% | 10.0% |
| Pallekele International Cricket Stadium | 225 | 178 | 3 | 59.33 | 79.11 | 48.0% | 8.0% |
| Sophia Gardens | 187 | 143 | 3 | 47.67 | 76.47 | 53.5% | 6.4% |
| Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 134 | 107 | 3 | 35.67 | 79.85 | 54.5% | 9.7% |
| The Rose Bowl | 110 | 82 | 1 | 82.00 | 74.55 | 52.7% |
| Bowler | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AD Mathews | 120 | 67 | 1 | 67.00 | 55.83 | 58.3% | 5.8% |
| SL Malinga | 106 | 87 | 2 | 43.50 | 82.08 | 51.9% | 9.4% |
| NLTC Perera | 102 | 87 | 1 | 87.00 | 85.29 | 45.1% | 6.9% |
| AU Rashid | 92 | 80 | 2 | 40.00 | 86.96 | 39.1% | 6.5% |
| CR Woakes | 84 | 73 | 3 | 24.33 | 86.90 | 61.9% | 11.9% |
| T Panyangara | 72 | 36 | 1 | 36.00 | 50.00 | 75.0% | 8.3% |
| DJ Willey | 69 | 44 | 1 | 44.00 | 63.77 | 60.9% | 8.7% |
| 260 |
| 4 |
| 65.00 |
| 6.05 |
| 64.5 |
| 38.8% |
| 7.4% |
| Innings 2 | 132 | 126 | 2 | 63.00 | 5.73 | 66.0 | 45.5% | 6.1% |
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| Innings 1 | 126 | 134 | 2 | 67.00 | 6.38 | 63.0 | 31.7% | 8.7% |
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| Host country | Balls | Runs | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Balls/wkt | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 90 | 75 | 2 | 37.50 | 5.00 | 45.0 | 41.1% | 3.3% |
Not enough balls: bowling splits are shown from 90 balls bowled.
| IndiaThe Oval |
| 59 |
| 71 |
| 6 |
| 1 |
| 1 |
| run out |
| 14 Jun 2017 | EnglandSophia Gardens, Cardiff | 76 | 100 | 5 | 1 | 1 | bowled |
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| 12 Jun 2017 | Sri LankaSophia Gardens, Cardiff | 34 | 50 | 2 | 1 | 1 | caught |
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| 7 Jun 2017 | South AfricaEdgbaston | 9 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 1 | caught |
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| 4 Jun 2017 | IndiaEdgbaston | 50 | 65 | 6 | 0 | 1 | caught |
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| 26 Jan 2017 | AustraliaAdelaide Oval | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | lbw |
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| 22 Jan 2017 | AustraliaSydney Cricket Ground | 7 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | caught |
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| 13 Jan 2017 | AustraliaBrisbane Cricket Ground | 24 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 1 | caught |
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| 5 Oct 2016 | West IndiesSheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 101 | 109 | 8 | 1 | 1 | bowled |
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| 2 Oct 2016 | West IndiesSharjah Cricket Stadium | 9 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | lbw |
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| 30 Sept 2016 | West IndiesSharjah Cricket Stadium | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | caught |
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| 4 Sept 2016 | EnglandSophia Gardens, Cardiff | 33 | 37 | 3 | 0 | 1 | caught |
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| 1 Sept 2016 | EnglandHeadingley | 80 | 104 | 5 | 2 | 3 | caught |
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| 30 Aug 2016 | EnglandTrent Bridge | 13 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 3 | caught |
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| 27 Aug 2016 | EnglandLord's | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | caught |
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| 24 Aug 2016 | EnglandThe Rose Bowl, Southampton | 82 | 110 | 9 | 0 | 1 | caught |
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| 18 Aug 2016 | IrelandMalahide Cricket Ground, Dublin | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | caught |
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| 31 Jan 2016 | New ZealandEden Park, Auckland | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | caught |
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| 25 Jan 2016 | New ZealandBasin Reserve, Wellington | 19 | 35 | 1 | 1 | 1 | caught |
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| 20 Nov 2015 | EnglandDubai International Cricket Stadium | 44 | 32 | 6 | 2 | 1 | caught and bowled |
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| 17 Nov 2015 | EnglandSharjah Cricket Stadium | 36 | 54 | 1 | 1 | 1 | run out |
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| 13 Nov 2015 | EnglandSheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 22 | 45 | 1 | 0 | 1 | bowled |
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| Date | Opposition | Balls | Maidens | Runs | Wkts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sept 2016 | England | 18 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| 30 Aug 2016 | England | 6 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| 31 Jan 2016 | New Zealand | 42 | 0 | 37 | 2 |
| 25 Jan 2016 | New Zealand | 24 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| 20 Nov 2015 | England | 30 | 0 | 26 | 2 |
| 17 Nov 2015 | England | 12 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| 3 Oct 2015 | Zimbabwe | 24 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| 22 Jul 2015 | Sri Lanka | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| 22 Apr 2015 | Bangladesh | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 19 Apr 2015 | Bangladesh | 18 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| 17 Apr 2015 | Bangladesh | 18 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| 3 Sept 2012 | Australia | 18 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| 31 Aug 2012 | Australia | 12 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| 28 Aug 2012 | Australia | 18 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
4 wickets
| 8.2% |
| Sharjah Cricket Stadium | 109 | 77 | 3 | 25.67 | 70.64 | 45.9% | 4.6% |
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| Headingley | 104 | 80 | 1 | 80.00 | 76.92 | 46.2% | 6.7% |
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| Edgbaston | 87 | 59 | 2 | 29.50 | 67.82 | 64.4% | 8.0% |
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| The Oval | 71 | 59 | 1 | 59.00 | 83.10 | 49.3% | 9.9% |
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| Host country | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 572 | 434 | 8 | 54.25 | 75.87 | 50.2% | 7.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | 543 | 405 | 10 | 40.50 | 74.59 | 49.7% | 6.8% |
| England | 389 | 293 | 7 | 41.86 | 75.32 | 53.7% | 8.2% |
| Bangladesh | 245 | 209 | 3 | 69.67 | 85.31 | 48.2% | 9.0% |
| Pakistan | 239 | 227 | 2 | 113.50 | 94.98 | 45.2% | 10.0% |
| Wales | 187 | 143 | 3 | 47.67 | 76.47 | 53.5% | 6.4% |
| New Zealand | 79 | 34 | 5 | 6.80 | 43.04 | 78.5% | 5.1% |
| Australia | 66 | 37 | 3 | 12.33 | 56.06 | 63.6% | 3.0% |
