T20 World Cup, Daren Sammy Cricket Ground: Average score, capacity, schedule of matches & more

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 is all set to take place in the United States of America and the Caribbean Islands, and some of the venues in the West Indies will be hosting the group stage and Super 8s this year. Before the T20 spectacle officially commences, let's take a look at one of the venues hosting this year's World Cup matches, the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Saint Lucia. It also includes the venue capacity, pitch report, and other details.

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Daren Sammy Cricket Ground: Venue capacity, average score, pitch report, facilities & more

About the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground

Named after the West Indies skipper Daren Sammy, the Stadium in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia is among the preferred spots for the West Indies to hold International matches. It was previously known as the Beausejour Ground and was the first stadium in the area to install a floodlights system. For the locals, it is not just a cricket stadium but a major landmark. The sights from the venue are simply breathtaking.

Stadium Capacity and End Names

Capacity: 15,000, but expandable to 20,000

End Names: Pavilion End, Media Centre End

T20 Scores & Stats at the Venue

• Most Successful Team: West Indies - 8 wins
• Highest Innings Score: 363/5 - by New Zealand on March 22, 2007 - New Zealand beat Canada by 114 runs
• Lowest Innings Score: 113/10 - by England on March 2, 2019 - West Indies beat England by seven wickets
• Wins Batting First: 10
• Wins Batting Second: 16
• Average Innings Score: 204
• Most Prolific Batsman: Chris Gayle (580 runs)
• Highest Individual Score: 130 - by Marcus Trescothick v West Indies on May 1, 2004 - West Indies beat England by five wickets
• Most Successful Bowler: Dwayne Bravo (13 wickets)
• Best Bowling Analysis: 7/18 - by Rashid Khan v West Indies on June 9, 2017 - Afghanistan beat West Indies by 63 runs

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Pitch Conditions

Games at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, which is renowned for its hitter-friendly wickets, are usually higher scoring. Spin bowlers can also benefit from the pitch to some extent, while fast bowlers struggle to make significant progress on the surface. It's interesting to note that in T20 matches, the pitch typically improves better for batting in the second innings, increasing the likelihood of achieving chase targets.

Venue Facilities

With its 18 opulent hospitality suites and well-appointed pavilion, which has meeting rooms, lounges, team gyms, and balconies, the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground guarantees an excellent experience for both players and spectators.