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The Dubai Cricket Council Ground No 1 is a cricket venue in Dubai, UAE. [1] The venue has hosted List A Matches during the champions trophy qualifying rounds in 2004/05, which the United States won. The venue has also hosted 2000 Asian Cricket Council Trophy games.
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