WI vs AFG T20 World Cup 2024 Pitch Report: Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium St Lucia Venue Stats, Record, Average Score

West Indies (WI) will take on Afghanistan (AFG) in the 40th match of the T20 World Cup 2024 on June 18th (06:00 am IST) at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St Lucia.

West Indies and Afghanistan will face off in a clash of two unbeaten teams, having already secured their spots in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup.

Both sides have been imperious, winning all three group-stage matches with relative ease. West Indies’ batting unit has been firing on all cylinders, with their explosive openers and hard-hitting middle-order proving to be lethal. Meanwhile, Afghanistan’s campaign has been equally impressive, with their batting unit showcasing consistent performance. The likes of Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran have provided blistering starts, while the middle order has ensured a steady flow of runs. Their bowling attack, led by Rashid Khan and the pace of Fazalhaq Farooqi, has been a force to be reckoned with.

Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The surface at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium generally favors batters, who will receive good value for their shots. Fans can expect the batters to have an easy time early on, while the bowlers will become more effective as the game progresses. Bowling first should be the preferred option upon winning the toss.

Is Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium a batting or a bowling pitch?

The recent T20 matches played here have revealed a batting-friendly wicket.

Last T20I Results at the Venue:

(17 June 2024) –

SL: 201/6 (Pacers – 4w, Spinners – 2w)

NED: 118/10 (16.4) (Pacers – 6w, Spinners – 3w)

Sri Lanka won by 83 runs.

(15 June 2024) –

SCO: 180/5 (Pacers – 2w, Spinners – 3w)

AUS: 186/5 (Pacers – 3w, Spinners – 2w)

Australia won by 5 wickets.

(16 July 2021) –

WI: 199/8 (Pacers – 5w, Spinners – 3w)

AUS: 183/9 (Pacers – 6w, Spinners – 1w)

West Indies won by 16 runs.

WI T20I record in Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium

West Indies has played nine games at this venue, winning 5 and losing 4.

WI’s Highest Total: 199/8 vs Australia in 2021

WI’s Lowest Total: 105/10 vs Australia in 2010

AFG T20I record in Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium

Afghanistan has played one game at this venue and lost it.

AFG’s Highest Total: 115/8 vs India in 2010

AFG’s Lowest Total: n/a

Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium Ground Info

Seating Capacity: 20000

Number of matches hosted: 20 T20Is, 37 ODIs, 10 Tests

Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium T20I Stats and Records

Total Matches Played: 20
Home Team (WI) Won: 5
Visiting Team Won: 4
Neutral Side Won: 11
No Result: 3

Average 1st Innings Score: 163
Matches Won Batting 1st: 8
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 12

Highest Team Total: 201/6 by Sri Lanka vs Netherlands in 2024
Lowest Team Total: 105/10 by West Indies vs Australia in 2010
Highest Run-chase: 197/7 (19.5) by Australia vs Pakistan in 2010

Highest Individual Score: Suresh Raina (IND) – 101 vs South Africa in 2010
Best Bowling Figures: Devendra Bishoo (WI) – 4/17 vs Pakistan in 2011
Most Runs: Lendl Simmons (WI) – 230 runs in 6 matches
Most Wickets: Hayden Walsh (WI) – 12 wickets in 5 matches