| Nursery 1 | |
![]() Interactive map of Tolerance Oval | |
| Ground information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Coordinates | 24°23′47″N 54°32′26″E / 24.39639°N 54.54056°E / 24.39639; 54.54056 |
| Establishment | 2018 |
| International information | |
| Only men's Test | 28 February – 1 March 2024: |
| First men's T20I | 20 October 2019: |
| Last men's T20I | 27 October 2019: |
| First women's T20I | 18 September 2022: |
| Last women's T20I | 3 May 2024: |
| As of 3 May 2024 Source: Cricinfo | |
The Tolerance Oval is an international cricket ground in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.1 It is located next to the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium.
History
It was one of the venues used for the 2019 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Qualifier.2 In July 2021, the ground was awaiting accreditation by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to be used as one of the venues for the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.34
In February 2024, Ireland cricket team was scheduled to play a Test match at the neighbouring Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium against Afghanistan. However, a week before the Test, the match was moved to this venue, making it the 122nd Test cricket venue in the world.567 Ireland's Mark Adair claimed the maiden Test five wicket haul to be taken at the ground.
References
References
- "Tolerance Oval, Abu Dhabi's new cricket ground ahead of T20 World Cup". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
- "Tolerance Oval, Abu Dhabi: Twenty20 Internationals, Match results". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
- "'Broadcast-ready' Tolerance Oval part of Abu Dhabi Cricket expansion". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
- "New 12,000-capacity stadium in Abu Dhabi to be ready for T20 World Cup". The National. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
- "Test fledglings square off as Ireland, Afghanistan look to enhance red-ball credentials". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- National, The (29 August 2022). "Abu Dhabi's Tolerance Oval becomes UAE's fourth international cricket venue". The National. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- KT, Team. "Tolerance Oval becomes UAE's fourth international cricket venue". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
