Kensington Oval Barbados Pitch Report, Average Score and Records ahead of T20 World Cup 2024

Kensington Oval in Barbados will host a total of 9 matches in the T20 World Cup 2024. It will host 5 Group games followed by 3 Super-8 matches and the final. The first match at this venue will be played on Sunday, June 2nd between Namibia and Oman.

The teams from Group B will play all 5 matches during the first stage here. Meanwhile, in this post, we will take a look at the Kensington Oval Barbados pitch report, average score and records ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024.

Kensington Oval Barbados Pitch Report

It is a sporting surface with something in it for everyone. It is not a belter and we could expect a good fight between the bat and the ball. The wicket will have some slowishness in it and the batters will have to work hard for their runs at this venue.

Is Kensington Oval a batting or a bowling pitch?

As per the modern T20 standards, it is more of a bowling pitch as the run-scoring won’t be easy here and the surface is expected to get slow as the tournament progresses.

Do fast bowlers or spin bowlers get bowling assistance at Kensington Oval?

Fast bowlers can always make an impact with their skills on slow surfaces. They can use the hard lengths and pace variations to outfox the batters. However, the spinners are expected to get more help off the surface at this venue.

Kensington Oval Ground Info

Seating Capacity: 11000
Number of matches hosted: 55 Tests, 48 ODIs, 24 T20Is

Kensington Oval Barbados Records (T20I)

Total Matches Played: 24
Home Team (West Indies) Won: 9
Visiting Team Won: 5
Neutral Side Won: 9
No Result: 1

Average 1st Innings Score: 156
Matches Won Batting 1st: 16
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 7

Highest Team Total: 224/5 by West Indies vs England in 2022
Lowest Team Total: 80/10 by Afghanistan vs South Africa in 2010
Highest Run-chase: 172/6 by West Indies vs England in 2023

Highest Individual Score: Rovman Powell (West Indies) – 107 vs England in 2022
Best Bowling Figures: Jason Holder (West Indies) – 5/27 vs England in 2022
Most Runs: Nicholas Pooran (West Indies) – 190 runs in 7 matches
Most Wickets: Jason Holder (West Indies) – 18 wickets in 8 matches