NAM vs SCO T20 World Cup 2024 Match 12 Pitch Report: Kensington Oval Barbados Venue Stats, Record, Average Score

Namibia are all set to face Scotland in the 12th match of the T20 World Cup 2024. The match will be played at the Kensington Oval in Barbados at 12:30 AM IST on Thursday night.

Kensington Oval Barbados Pitch Report

The wicket is on the slower side as the ball is gripping off the surface. Furthermore, there is also some uneven bounce and the batting is tough in these conditions. It is a day game, hence, the wicket is expected to get slow as the game progresses.
In 2 completed matches in the T20 World Cup 2024 here, the average score batting first is 136.5.
Meanwhile, 1 match has been won by the team batting first and 1 by the team chasing.

Is Kensington Oval a batting or a bowling pitch?

It is more of a bowling surface as the ball will hold off the wicket and strokemaking won’t be easy.

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

The uneven pace and bounce will make it more helpful for the pace bowlers. While the spinners could also be deadly on this wicket, the batters can still tackle them because of the lack of pace.

Last 3 results at the venue

Australia (164/5 in 20 overs) defeated Oman (125/9 in 20 overs) by 39 runs – 5 June 2024
Scotland (90/0 in 10 overs) could not get a result against England due to rain – 4 June 2024
Oman (109/10 in 19.4 overs) lost to Namibia (109/6 in 20 overs) in Super Over – 2 June 2024

Namibia Record at the Kensington Oval

Namibia have played one match at this venue. They won that game in Super Over.

Namibia’s Highest Score at the venue: 109/6 vs Oman in 2024
Namibia’s Lowest Score at the venue: N/A

Scotland Record at the Kensington Oval

Scotland have played one match here but they could not get a result due to rain.

Scotland’s Highest Score at the venue: N/A
Scotland’s Lowest Score at the venue: N/A

Kensington Oval Ground Info

Seating Capacity: 28000
Number of matches hosted: 48 ODIs, 55 Tests, 27 T20Is

Kensington Oval Records (T20I)

Total Matches Played: 27
Home Team (West Indies) Won: 9
Visiting Team Won: 5
Neutral Side Won: 11
No Result: 2

Average 1st Innings Score: 153
Matches Won Batting 1st: 17
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 8

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: David Warner (Australia) – 213 runs in 6 matches
Most Wickets: Jason Holder (West Indies) – 18 wickets in 8 matches