| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100/50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 66 | 122 | 11 | 4,771 | 196 | 42.98 | 55.39 | 9/34 |
| ODI | 142 | 139 | 16 | 6,446 | 158 | 52.41 | 86.89 | 20/34 |
| T20I (shown below) | 142 | 134 | 18 | 4,545 | 122 | 39.18 | 128.32 | 3/38 |
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Middle (7-15)
Match phase · average
98th percentile among comparable players
Middle (7-15): average of 61.1, 21.2 above their average of 39.9 on all balls faced (+53%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the top 2% of comparable players (their median change: +4%) — 1819 balls faced.
1,819 ballsHigh confidence
Settling in (balls 16-40)
Stage of innings · balls per dismissal
95th percentile among comparable players
Settling in (balls 16-40): balls per dismissal of 37, 6 above their balls per dismissal of 31 on all balls faced (+18%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the top 5% of comparable players (their median change: -6%) — 1581 balls faced.
1,581 ballsHigh confidence
England
Opposition · average
80th percentile among comparable players
England: average of 45.7, 5.8 above their average of 39.9 on all balls faced (+15%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the top 20% of comparable players (their median change: -3%) — 492 balls faced.
492 ballsHigh confidence
Left-arm fast-medium
Bowling type · average
98th percentile among comparable players
Left-arm fast-medium: average of 84.0, 44.1 above their average of 39.9 on all balls faced (+111%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the top 2% of comparable players (their median change: +1%) — 429 balls faced.
429 ballsMedium confidence
New at the crease (first 15 balls)
Stage of innings · balls per dismissal
76th percentile among comparable players
New at the crease (first 15 balls): balls per dismissal of 36, 5 above their balls per dismissal of 31 on all balls faced (+17%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the top 24% of comparable players (their median change: +8%) — 1641 balls faced.
1,641 ballsHigh confidence
Batting first
Innings context · average
73rd percentile among comparable players
Batting first: average of 43.2, 3.3 above their average of 39.9 on all balls faced (+8%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the top 27% of comparable players (their median change: +2%) — 1967 balls faced.
1,967 ballsHigh confidence
Spin
Pace or spin · average
71st percentile among comparable players
Spin: average of 42.1, 2.2 above their average of 39.9 on all balls faced (+5%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the top 29% of comparable players (their median change: -3%) — 1331 balls faced.
1,331 ballsHigh confidence
Left-arm fast-medium
Bowling type · strike rate
85th percentile among comparable players
Left-arm fast-medium: strike rate of 137.1, 8.7 above their strike rate of 128.3 on all balls faced (+7%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the top 15% of comparable players (their median change: -1%) — 429 balls faced.
429 ballsMedium confidence
Slow left-arm orthodox
Bowling type · average
79th percentile among comparable players
Slow left-arm orthodox: average of 49.6, 9.7 above their average of 39.9 on all balls faced (+24%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the top 21% of comparable players (their median change: -1%) — 421 balls faced.
421 ballsMedium confidence
West Indies
Opposition · average
79th percentile among comparable players
West Indies: average of 54.0, 14.1 above their average of 39.9 on all balls faced (+35%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the top 21% of comparable players (their median change: +2%) — 424 balls faced.
424 ballsMedium confidence
Australia
Opposition · average
74th percentile among comparable players
Australia: average of 46.0, 6.1 above their average of 39.9 on all balls faced (+15%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the top 26% of comparable players (their median change: -1%) — 396 balls faced.
396 ballsMedium confidence
New Zealand
Country · average
71st percentile among comparable players
New Zealand: average of 46.7, 6.9 above their average of 39.9 on all balls faced (+17%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the top 29% of comparable players (their median change: +2%) — 392 balls faced.
392 ballsMedium confidence
Powerplay (1-6)
Match phase · average
16th percentile among comparable players
Powerplay (1-6): average of 35.8, 4.1 below their average of 39.9 on all balls faced (-10%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the bottom 16% of comparable players (their median change: +5%) — 1426 balls faced.
1,426 ballsHigh confidence
Right-arm fast-medium
Bowling type · average
20th percentile among comparable players
| Measure | Value | Percentile | Balls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Run scoring (batting) | 39.18 | 97 | 3,542 |
| Scoring rate (batting) | 128.32 | 56 | 3,542 |
| Against pace (batting) | 38.54 | 91 | 2,190 |
| Against spin (batting) | 42.05 | 94 | 1,331 |
| Time at the crease (batting) | 30.53 | 97 | 3,542 |
| Boundary hitting (batting) | 15.61 | 49 | 3,542 |
| Strike rotation (batting) | 30.58 | 93 | 3,542 |
| Bowling type | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right-arm fast-medium | 1,195 | 1,597 | 46 | 34.72 | 133.64 | 31.6% | 18.2% |
| Leg break | 578 | 725 | 19 | 38.16 | 125.43 | 26.0% | 12.1% |
| Left-arm fast-medium | 429 | 588 | 7 | 84.00 | 137.06 | 32.2% | 18.6% |
| Slow left-arm orthodox | 421 | 446 | 9 | 49.56 | 105.94 | 30.9% | 9.3% |
| Right-arm fast | 300 | 372 | 17 | 21.88 | 124.00 | 38.0% | 16.0% |
| Off break | 250 | 318 | 9 | 35.33 | 127.20 | 26.0% | 12.8% |
| Right-arm medium | 215 | 304 | 4 | 76.00 | 141.40 | 29.3% | 20.0% |
| Left-arm wrist spin | 82 | 109 | 1 | 109.00 | 132.93 | 22.0% |
| Year | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | Bowl inns | Wkts | Bowl avg | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4 | 116 | 116.00 | 128.89 | – | – | – | – |
| 2017 | 10 | 352 | 39.11 | 119.73 | – | – | – | – |
| 2018 | 12 | 563 | 62.56 | 126.52 | – | – | – | – |
| 2019 | 10 | 374 | 46.75 | 137.00 | – | – | – | – |
| 2020 | 6 | 276 | 55.20 | 144.50 | – | – | – | – |
| 2021 | 25 | 888 | 38.61 | 128.88 | – | – | – | – |
| 2022 |
| Date | Opposition | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Pos | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 2026 | EnglandPallekele International Cricket Stadium | 25 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 4 | bowled |
| 15 Feb 2026 | IndiaR Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 4 | bowled |
| 10 Feb 2026 | United States of AmericaSinhalese Sports Club Ground | 46 | 32 | 4 | 1 | 4 | caught |
| 7 Feb 2026 | NetherlandsSinhalese Sports Club Ground | 15 | 18 | 1 |
116 dismissals
114 dismissals where the bowler's type is known
Right-arm fast-medium: average of 34.7, 5.2 below their average of 39.9 on all balls faced (-13%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the bottom 20% of comparable players (their median change: +1%) — 1195 balls faced.
1,195 ballsHigh confidence
Death (16-20)
Match phase · average
0th percentile among comparable players
Death (16-20): average of 17.1, 22.8 below their average of 39.9 on all balls faced (-57%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the bottom 1% of comparable players (their median change: -9%) — 297 balls faced.
297 ballsMedium confidence
Right-arm fast
Bowling type · average
0th percentile among comparable players
Right-arm fast: average of 21.9, 18.0 below their average of 39.9 on all balls faced (-45%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the bottom 1% of comparable players (their median change: -4%) — 300 balls faced.
300 ballsMedium confidence
Once set (40+ balls)
Stage of innings · balls per dismissal
1st percentile among comparable players
Once set (40+ balls): balls per dismissal of 12, 19 below their balls per dismissal of 31 on all balls faced (-60%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the bottom 1% of comparable players (their median change: -11%) — 320 balls faced.
320 ballsMedium confidence
Australia
Country · average
2nd percentile among comparable players
Australia: average of 23.8, 16.0 below their average of 39.9 on all balls faced (-40%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the bottom 2% of comparable players (their median change: +0%) — 249 balls faced.
249 ballsMedium confidence
Slow left-arm orthodox
Bowling type · strike rate
9th percentile among comparable players
Slow left-arm orthodox: strike rate of 105.9, 22.4 below their strike rate of 128.3 on all balls faced (-17%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the bottom 8% of comparable players (their median change: -3%) — 421 balls faced.
421 ballsMedium confidence
Chasing
Innings context · average
28th percentile among comparable players
Chasing: average of 36.3, 3.6 below their average of 39.9 on all balls faced (-9%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the bottom 28% of comparable players (their median change: -3%) — 1575 balls faced.
1,575 ballsHigh confidence
Sri Lanka
Opposition · average
1st percentile among comparable players
Sri Lanka: average of 18.6, 21.3 below their average of 39.9 on all balls faced (-53%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the bottom 1% of comparable players (their median change: +0%) — 186 balls faced.
186 ballsLow confidence
Bangladesh
Opposition · average
9th percentile among comparable players
Bangladesh: average of 27.9, 12.0 below their average of 39.9 on all balls faced (-30%) — allowing for sample size, that change is in the bottom 9% of comparable players (their median change: +5%) — 184 balls faced.
184 ballsLow confidence
| 13.4% |
| Pace or spin | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pace | 2,190 | 2,929 | 76 | 38.54 | 133.74 | 32.6% | 18.3% |
| Spin | 1,331 | 1,598 | 38 | 42.05 | 120.06 | 27.3% | 11.4% |
| Phase | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle (7-15) | 1,819 | 2,383 | 39 | 61.10 | 131.01 | 22.5% | 13.3% |
| Powerplay (1-6) | 1,426 | 1,683 | 47 | 35.81 | 118.02 | 42.6% | 17.6% |
| Death (16-20) | 297 | 479 | 28 | 17.11 | 161.28 | 22.2% | 20.2% |
| Type and phase | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right-arm fast-medium, Powerplay (1-6) | 592 | 717 | 19 | 37.74 | 121.11 | 40.9% | 18.4% |
| Leg break, Middle (7-15) | 516 | 654 | 12 | 54.50 | 126.74 | 24.6% | 12.0% |
| Right-arm fast-medium, Middle (7-15) | 479 | 678 | 12 | 56.50 | 141.54 | 22.8% | 17.7% |
| Slow left-arm orthodox, Middle (7-15) | 286 | 315 | 4 | 78.75 | 110.14 | 24.5% | 8.0% |
| Left-arm fast-medium, Powerplay (1-6) | 243 | 309 | 4 | 77.25 | 127.16 | 42.0% | 19.3% |
| Right-arm fast, Powerplay (1-6) | 202 | 217 | 12 | 18.08 | 107.43 | 47.5% | 14.4% |
| Off break, Middle (7-15) | 129 | 161 | 4 | 40.25 | 124.81 | 18.6% | 9.3% |
| Left-arm fast-medium, Middle (7-15) | 128 | 187 | 1 | 187.00 | 146.09 | 18.8% | 15.6% |
| Right-arm fast-medium, Death (16-20) | 124 | 202 | 15 | 13.47 | 162.90 | 21.8% | 19.4% |
| Slow left-arm orthodox, Powerplay (1-6) | 119 | 100 | 4 | 25.00 | 84.03 | 49.6% | 10.9% |
| Right-arm medium, Middle (7-15) | 104 | 138 | 2 | 69.00 | 132.69 | 21.2% | 13.5% |
| Right-arm medium, Powerplay (1-6) | 95 | 142 | 1 | 142.00 | 149.47 | 38.9% | 28.4% |
| Off break, Powerplay (1-6) | 93 | 114 | 3 | 38.00 | 122.58 | 36.6% | 16.1% |
| Left-arm wrist spin, Middle (7-15) | 75 | 106 | 0 | – | 141.33 | 18.7% | 14.7% |
| Right-arm fast, Middle (7-15) | 71 | 104 | 4 | 26.00 | 146.48 | 18.3% | 15.5% |
| Stage of innings | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New at the crease (first 15 balls) | 1,641 | 1,874 | 45 | 41.64 | 114.20 | 40.7% | 15.6% |
| Settling in (balls 16-40) | 1,581 | 2,117 | 43 | 49.23 | 133.90 | 22.3% | 14.4% |
| Once set (40+ balls) | 320 | 554 | 26 | 21.31 | 173.13 | 19.7% | 21.9% |
| Opposition | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 667 | 880 | 21 | 41.90 | 131.93 | 30.7% | 17.1% |
| England | 492 | 685 | 15 | 45.67 | 139.23 | 27.6% | 17.1% |
| West Indies | 424 | 540 | 10 | 54.00 | 127.36 | 29.5% | 15.3% |
| Australia | 396 | 506 | 11 | 46.00 | 127.78 | 25.3% | 13.1% |
| South Africa | 383 | 526 | 14 | 37.57 | 137.34 | 31.1% | 19.3% |
| Zimbabwe | 242 | 306 | 8 | 38.25 | 126.45 | 31.0% | 16.1% |
| Sri Lanka | 186 | 167 | 9 | 18.56 | 89.78 | 38.7% | 5.9% |
| Bangladesh | 184 | 195 | 7 | 27.86 | 105.98 | 42.4% | 14.1% |
| Ireland | 123 | 164 | 3 | 54.67 | 133.33 | 37.4% | 17.9% |
| ICC World XI | 121 | 179 | 3 | 59.67 | 147.93 | 18.2% | 18.2% |
| India | 89 | 110 | 5 | 22.00 | 123.60 | 39.3% | 15.7% |
| United States of America | 75 | 90 | 2 | 45.00 | 120.00 | 30.7% | 13.3% |
| Home and chase | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away from home | 2,250 | 2,812 | 74 | 38.00 | 124.98 | 32.1% | 15.1% |
| At home | 1,206 | 1,643 | 37 | 44.41 | 136.24 | 27.4% | 16.9% |
| Batting first | 1,967 | 2,548 | 59 | 43.19 | 129.54 | 28.3% | 15.1% |
| Chasing | 1,575 | 1,997 | 55 | 36.31 | 126.79 | 33.5% | 16.3% |
| Batting position | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 1 | 425 | 570 | 11 | 51.82 | 134.12 | 26.4% | 16.9% |
| No. 2 | 1,804 | 2,352 | 63 | 37.33 | 130.38 | 32.1% | 16.7% |
| No. 3 | 1,092 | 1,372 | 32 | 42.88 | 125.64 | 30.1% | 14.7% |
| No. 4 | 180 | 210 | 7 | 30.00 | 116.67 | 27.8% | 10.0% |
| Innings | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innings 1 | 1,967 | 2,548 | 59 | 43.19 | 129.54 | 28.3% | 15.1% |
| Innings 2 | 1,575 | 1,997 | 55 | 36.31 | 126.79 | 33.5% | 16.3% |
| Venue | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaddafi Stadium | 651 | 877 | 20 | 43.85 | 134.72 | 26.4% | 15.8% |
| Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 378 | 454 | 10 | 45.40 | 120.11 | 33.1% | 13.5% |
| National Stadium|Karachi | 297 | 436 | 7 | 62.29 | 146.80 | 25.3% | 19.5% |
| Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 258 | 330 | 10 | 33.00 | 127.91 | 32.6% | 16.7% |
| Hagley Oval | 190 | 224 | 6 | 37.33 | 117.89 | 41.1% | 17.9% |
| Sheikh Zayed Stadium | 147 | 174 | 4 | 43.50 | 118.37 | 27.9% | 10.2% |
| Wanderers Stadium | 122 | 154 | 3 | 51.33 | 126.23 | 31.1% | 18.0% |
| SuperSport Park | 113 | 200 | 4 | 50.00 | 176.99 | 22.1% | 27.4% |
| Bowler | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
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| IS Sodhi | 111 | 145 | 3 | 48.33 | 130.63 | 21.6% | 13.5% |
| TG Southee | 90 | 98 | 2 | 49.00 | 108.89 | 43.3% | 14.4% |
| A Zampa | 85 | 89 | 5 | 17.80 | 104.71 | 27.1% | 7.1% |
| AU Rashid | 78 | 90 | 4 | 22.50 | 115.38 | 26.9% | 10.3% |
| S Badree | 70 | 71 | 1 | 71.00 | 101.43 | 31.4% | 7.1% |
| DJ Willey | 67 | 106 | 1 | 106.00 | 158.21 | 25.4% | 22.4% |
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| 2023 | 4 | 130 | 43.33 | 146.07 | – | – | – | – |
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| 2024 | 23 | 738 | 33.55 | 133.21 | – | – | – | – |
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| 2025 | 8 | 206 | 34.33 | 114.44 | – | – | – | – |
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| 2026 | 7 | 167 | 27.83 | 117.61 | – | – | – | – |
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| 1 Feb 2026 | AustraliaGaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 50* | 36 | 3 | 1 | 4 | not out |
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| 31 Jan 2026 | AustraliaGaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | lbw |
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| 29 Jan 2026 | AustraliaGaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 24 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 4 | lbw |
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| 29 Nov 2025 | Sri LankaRawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 37* | 34 | 2 | 1 | 3 | not out |
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| 27 Nov 2025 | Sri LankaRawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | lbw |
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| 23 Nov 2025 | ZimbabweRawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 74 | 52 | 7 | 2 | 3 | caught |
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| 22 Nov 2025 | Sri LankaRawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 16 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 3 | bowled |
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| 18 Nov 2025 | ZimbabweRawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | lbw |
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| 1 Nov 2025 | South AfricaGaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 68 | 47 | 9 | 0 | 3 | caught |
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| 31 Oct 2025 | South AfricaGaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 11* | 18 | 1 | 0 | 3 | not out |
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| 28 Oct 2025 | South AfricaRawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | caught |
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| 13 Dec 2024 | South AfricaSuperSport Park, Centurion | 31 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 3 | caught |
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| 10 Dec 2024 | South AfricaKingsmead, Durban | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | caught |
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| 18 Nov 2024 | AustraliaBellerive Oval, Hobart | 41 | 28 | 4 | 0 | 2 | bowled |
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| 16 Nov 2024 | AustraliaSydney Cricket Ground | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | caught |
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| 14 Nov 2024 | AustraliaBrisbane Cricket Ground | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | caught |
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| 16 Jun 2024 | IrelandCentral Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill | 32* | 34 | 2 | 0 | 3 | not out |
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| 11 Jun 2024 | CanadaNassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York | 33 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 3 | caught |
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| 9 Jun 2024 | IndiaNassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York | 13 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 | caught |
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| 6 Jun 2024 | United States of AmericaGrand Prairie Stadium, Dallas | 44 | 43 | 3 | 2 | 2 | lbw |
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| 30 May 2024 | EnglandThe Oval | 36 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 2 | caught |
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| Queen's Park Oval | 102 | 108 | 3 | 36.00 | 105.88 | 33.3% | 9.8% |
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| Sydney Cricket Ground | 98 | 121 | 3 | 40.33 | 123.47 | 30.6% | 14.3% |
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| Harare Sports Club | 95 | 95 | 3 | 31.67 | 100.00 | 34.7% | 10.5% |
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| Clontarf Cricket Club Ground | 89 | 132 | 3 | 44.00 | 148.31 | 38.2% | 22.5% |
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| Old Trafford | 86 | 103 | 3 | 34.33 | 119.77 | 30.2% | 15.1% |
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| Sharjah Cricket Stadium | 66 | 84 | 3 | 28.00 | 127.27 | 30.3% | 15.2% |
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| Eden Park | 64 | 107 | 1 | 107.00 | 167.19 | 17.2% | 21.9% |
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| Host country | Balls | Runs | Outs | Avg | SR | Dot % | 4s+6s % |
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| Pakistan | 1,206 | 1,643 | 37 | 44.41 | 136.24 | 27.4% | 16.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | 591 | 712 | 17 | 41.88 | 120.47 | 31.5% | 12.9% |
| New Zealand | 392 | 514 | 11 | 46.73 | 131.12 | 31.9% | 17.6% |
| South Africa | 266 | 392 | 8 | 49.00 | 147.37 | 27.4% | 21.4% |
| Australia | 249 | 286 | 12 | 23.83 | 114.86 | 34.1% | 12.4% |
| England | 199 | 278 | 7 | 39.71 | 139.70 | 29.6% | 18.6% |
| West Indies | 172 | 188 | 5 | 37.60 | 109.30 | 33.7% | 11.0% |
| Zimbabwe | 95 | 95 | 3 | 31.67 | 100.00 | 34.7% | 10.5% |
| Ireland | 89 | 132 | 3 | 44.00 | 148.31 | 38.2% | 22.5% |
| Sri Lanka | 81 | 91 | 4 | 22.75 | 112.35 | 30.9% | 9.9% |
