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Tolerance Oval

The Tolerance Oval is an international cricket ground in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is located next to the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium.

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Tolerance Oval
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Interactive map of Tolerance Oval
Ground information
LocationAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Coordinates24°23′47″N 54°32′26″E / 24.39639°N 54.54056°E / 24.39639; 54.54056
Establishment2018
International information
Only men's Test28 February – 1 March 2024:
 Afghanistan v  Ireland
First men's T20I20 October 2019:
 Canada v  Jersey
Last men's T20I27 October 2019:
 Hong Kong v  Nigeria
First women's T20I18 September 2022:
 Papua New Guinea v  Zimbabwe
Last women's T20I3 May 2024:
 Sri Lanka v  United States
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.

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