AUS vs NAM T20 World Cup 2024 Pitch Report: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Antigua Venue Stats, Record, Average Score

Australia are all set to meet Namibia in the 24th match of the T20 World Cup 2024 on 12th June (6:00 am IST) at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.

Australia are coming off a huge win against arch-rivals England by 36 runs in Barbados. The Aussies became the first team to post a total of 200 or more in the ongoing edition of the marquee event. They amassed 201/7 before restricting the Three Lions to 165/6. In their opening match, Australia defeated Oman by 39 runs after posting 164/5 in their 20 overs. A win on Wednesday will take the Men in Yellow to the Super Eight stage with a game in hand.

Namibia won their opening match against Oman in the Super Over after failing to reach a paltry target of 110 on a tough track. However, they couldn’t build on this win, having suffered a defeat in their next game versus Scotland. The European nation chased down a 156-run target with five wickets and nine balls to spare.

Meanwhile, in this post, Check the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, and Average Score ahead of the 24th match of the T20 World Cup 2024 match between AUS vs NAM.

Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Pitch Report

So far at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, 14 T20Is have been played. Teams batting first have won nine games, while only five have been won by chasing teams. The average first innings score is 138. Teams will have to make good use of the powerplay and score as many runs as possible. Scoring in the latter stages of the innings will take a lot of work as the ball will get softer and the pitch can also slow down.

Is Sir Vivian Richards Stadium a batting or a bowling pitch?

The recent T20 matches played here, have revealed a Balanced wicket.

Last T20 World Cup Results at the Venue:

• (9 June 2024) – 

OMN: 150/7 (Pacers – 4w, Spinners – 2w)

SCO: 153/3 (13.1) (Pacers – 2w, Spinners – 1w)

Scotland won by 7 wickets.

Last T20 World Cup Qualifier Results at the Venue:

• (13 Nov 2021) –

Argentina: 109/10 (18.0) (Pacers – 5w, Spinners – 5w)

Canada: 110/1 (9.1) (Pacers – 0w, Spinners – 1w)

Canada won by 9 wickets.

• (13 Nov 2021) –

Belize: 85/10 (18.5) (Pacers – 2w, Spinners – 8w)

Bermuda: 89/3 (8.0) (Pacers – 3w, Spinners – 0w)

Bermuda won by 7 wickets.

AUS T20I record in Vivian Richards Stadium

As of now, AUS have never played any T20I match at this venue.

AUS’s Highest Total: NA

AUS’s Lowest Total: NA

NAM T20I record in Vivian Richards Stadium

As of now, AUS have never played any T20I match at this venue.

NAM’s Highest Total: NA

NAM’s Lowest Total: NA

Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Ground Info

Seating Capacity: 10000

Number of matches hosted: 14 T20Is, 22 ODIs

Sir Vivian Richards Stadium T20I Stats and Records

Total Matches Played: 14

Home Team (WI) Won: 2

Visiting Team Won: 2

Neutral Side Won: 10

Tie/ No Result: 0

Average 1st Innings Score: 138.8

Average 2nd Innings Score: 128.6

Matches Won Batting 1st: 9

Matches Won Batting 2nd: 5

Highest Team Total: 190/5 by Canada vs Bahamas in 2021

Lowest Team Total: 68/10 (15.2 overs) Bahmas vs Canada in 2021

Highest Run-chase: 153/3 (13.1 overs) by Scotland vs Oman in 2024

Lowest Total Defended: 120/7 by South Africa vs West Indies in 2010

Highest Individual Score: Alejandro Ferguson (ARG) – 86* from 60 balls vs Belize in 2021

Best Bowling Figures: Hernan Fennell (ARG) – 6 for 18 vs Panama in 2021

Most Runs: Mark Taylor (BHM) – 171 runs in 3 innings

Most Wickets: Hernan Fennell (ARG) – 11 wickets in 5 innings

Most Sixes in T20I at this venue: Mark Taylor (BHM) – 12 sixes in 3 innings

Stats of AUS Players at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in T20I

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Stats of NAM Players at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in T20I

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Active Batters with most runs at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in T20I

• Mark Taylor (BHM) – 171 runs in 3 innings
• Alejandro Ferguson (ARG) – 126 runs in 5 innings
• Pedro Baron (ARG): 121 in 5 matches

Active bowlers with most wickets at Sir Vivian Richards in T20I

• Hernan Fennell (ARG) – 11 wickets in 5 innings
• Dillon Heyliger (CAN): 7 wickets in 2 matches
• Rodney Trott (BER) – 6 wickets in 2 innings