T20 World Cup, Kensington Oval: 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 various West Indies Cricket venues will be hosting the group stage and Super 8s this year. Before the T20 spectacle officially commences, let's take a look at the iconic venue, including the venue capacity, pitch report, and more.

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The Kensington Oval, Barbados: Venue capacity, average score, pitch report, facilities & more

About The Kensington Oval

Barbados' Kensington Oval is situated in Bridgetown. It's among the most spectacular cricket grounds in the world, if not the Caribbean. Originally built in 1882, the stadium has undergone modernization. It is renowned for its illustrious past, gorgeous surroundings, and ardent cricket enthusiasts.

Stadium Capacity and End Names

The Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, has a venue capacity of 28,000. This cricket stadium is among the biggest in the Caribbean. Cricket fans can enjoy the venue's open seating and covered areas while watching a match. The venue has two ends, the Malcolm Marshall End and the Joel Garner End.

T20 Scores & Stats at the Venue

• Total Matches: 42
• Matches won batting first: 28
• Matches won bowling first: 13
• Average 1st innings Score: 138
• Average 2nd innings Score: 124
• Highest total recorded: 224/5 (20 Overs) By WI vs ENG
• Lowest total recorded: 43/10 (16.2 Overs) By WI-W vs ENG-W
• Highest score chased: 172/6 (18.1 Overs) By WI vs ENG
• Lowest score defended: 106/8 (20 Overs) By AUS-W vs NZ-W

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Pitch Conditions

The Kensington Oval pitch is renowned for being perfect for bowlers and batters. High scores are more advantageous for fast bowlers as well. The outfield is very lush and well-kept, making it a top cricket ground for national and international matches.

Venue Facilities

The stadium at Kensington Oval has changed. Thus, it has contemporary amenities including media centres, luxury suites, and VIP boxes. There are floodlights at the arena, so nighttime is not an issue. It also features an improved picture system, which guarantees that playback can promptly restart following disruptions caused by rain.

Match Schedule

Nine matches, including the championship game, will take place at the Kensington during this T20 World Cup. The remaining eight matches will be played there, including of three Super 8 games and five Group B matchups.