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

Australia (AUS) will face Scotland (SCO) in the 35th match of the T20 World Cup 2024 on June 16th (06:00 am IST) at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St Lucia.

Australia and Scotland will face off in a crucial encounter, with both teams still unbeaten in the T20 World Cup. However, the stakes are higher for Scotland as they find themselves in a must-win situation to keep their hopes of progressing to the Super 8 stage alive.

Australia has lived up to their billing so far, securing three consecutive victories. Their batting unit, led by the explosive David Warner and the consistent Travis Head, has been complemented by a potent bowling attack led by Pat Cummins and Adam Zampa.

On the other hand, Scotland has had a mixed campaign, securing two wins while their clash against England was abandoned due to rain. Despite their unbeaten run, the Scots find themselves in a precarious position, needing a victory against the mighty Australians to keep their hopes of progressing to the Super 8 stage alive.

Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium is likely to be favorable for batting. However, there could be some swing available for the pacers. A score between 170 and 190 could be considered par at this venue. Opting to chase might be a wise decision, as the team batting second won 11 of the 18 T20 games played here.

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:

(16 July 2021) –

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

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

West Indies won by 16 runs.

(14 July 2021) –

AUS: 189/8 (Pacers – 2w, Spinners – 4w)

AUS: 185/6 (Pacers – 4w, Spinners – 2w)

Australia won by 4 runs.

AUS T20I record in Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium

Australia has played 9 games at this venue, winning 5 and losing 4.

AUS’s Highest Total: 191/10 vs Pakistan in 2010

AUS’s Lowest Total: 140/10 vs West Indies in 2021

SCO T20I record in Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium

Scotland has not played any T20I matches at this venue.

SCO’s Highest Total: n/a

SCO’s Lowest Total: n/a

Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium Ground Info

Seating Capacity: 20000

Number of matches hosted: 18 T20Is, 37 ODIs, 10 Tests

Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium T20I Stats and Records

Total Matches Played: 18
Home Team (WI) Won: 5
Visiting Team Won: 4
Neutral Side Won: 9
No Result: 3

Average 1st Innings Score: 160
Matches Won Batting 1st: 7
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 11

Highest Team Total: 199/8 by West Indies vs Australia in 2021
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