IPL 2021 to continue in UAE: Photos of stadiums that will host second half of the tournament

Here's a look at photos of the cricket stadiums in the United Arab Emirates that will host the second half of IPL 2021. On May 29, the BCCI general body approved the IPL's resumption in September in the UAE. The body decided to seek a month's time from the ICC to assess the Covid-19 situation in India before taking a final call on the ICC T20 World Cup being conducted in the country this year.

UAE’s Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Dubai will host the remainder of the matches in IPL 2021. Credit: Twitter/JayShah

Dubai Cricket Stadium: With a seating capacity of 25,000 and a pitch diameter of 148 m, the multi-purpose venue has hosted many international sporting events as well as concerts. Credit: Twitter/DubaiStadium

Sharjah Cricket Stadium: This is a crowd favourite that has hosted several memorable cricket matches over the last few decades. The stadium holds the Guinness World Record for hosting the most ODIs with 240 matches played at the venue. Credit: Twitter/sharjahstadium

Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium: Another favourite for modern cricket, Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium is situated in Abu Dhabi. Constructed in 2004, the stadium has two large stands and can accommodate 20,000 people. Credit: Twitter/JayShah