The Kensington Oval cricket stadium, situated in Bridgetown, Barbados, has a rich history of hosting significant cricket events. Originally constructed in 1882 and one of the oldest in the Caribbean, the Barbados Stadium underwent extensive reconstruction for the 2024 Cricket World Cup. The Kensington Oval Cricket Stadium has a capacity of about 28,000 seated spectators, making it one of the biggest venues in the West Indies. Let us take a look at Kensington Oval pitch report and its stats.
Kensington Oval pitch report
The stadium has average boundary lengths, with the straight boundaries about 64–65 metres long and the square boundaries at 67–68 metres. The wicket at the venue tends to suit the spin bowling in the middle-phase. Team batting first has the advantage at the venue.
Barbados Stadium T20 stats and records
Total Match Played: 24
Batting First Won: 16 (66.67%)
Batting Second Won: 7 (29.17%)
Tie: 0
Avg. Score in 1st bat: 156
Highest Score: West Indies 224/5
Lowest Score: Afghanistan 80/10
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