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

Namibia are set to face England in the 34th match of the T20 World Cup 2024 on June 15th (10:30 pm IST) at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua.

England has regained their momentum with a commanding victory over Oman, placing them in contention for the top two spots with an improved run rate. However, they are in dire need of a win in this crucial match. With the likes of Jos Buttler and Jofra Archer in their squad, England will be leaving no stone unturned as they face Namibia. Despite being eliminated from the tournament, Namibia has shown sparks of brilliance by clinching a victory in one of their three matches.

Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Pitch Report

The track at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium is balanced, offering batters full value for their shots. Meanwhile, pacers are expected to experience good movement with the new ball, and spinners will also find enough assistance off the surface. The average first innings score at this venue is 124.

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:

• (14 June 2024) 

OMN: 47/10 (13.2) (Pacers – 6w, Spinners – 4w)

ENG: 50/2 (3.1) (Pacers – 2w, Spinners – 0w)

England won by 8 wickets.

• (12 June 2024) 

NAM: 72/10 (17.0) (Pacers – 6w, Spinners – 4w)

AUS: 74/1 (5.4) (Pacers – 1w, Spinners – 0w)

Australia won by 9 wickets.

• (9 June 2024) 

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

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

Scotland won by 7 wickets.

NAM T20I record in Vivian Richards Stadium

Namibia have played 1 T20I match at this venue and lost that one.

NAM’s Highest Total: 72/10 (17) vs Australia in 2024

NAM’s Lowest Total: n/a

ENG T20I record in Vivian Richards Stadium

England has played one T20I match at this venue and won it.

ENG’s Highest Total: n/a

ENG’s Lowest Total: n/a

Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Ground Info

Seating Capacity: 10000

Number of matches hosted: 16 T20Is, 22 ODIs

Sir Vivian Richards Stadium T20I Stats and Records

Total Matches Played: 16

Home Team (WI) Won: 2

Visiting Team Won: 2

Neutral Side Won: 12

Tie/ No Result: 0

Average 1st Innings Score: 124

Average 2nd Innings Score: 115

Matches Won Batting 1st: 9

Matches Won Batting 2nd: 7

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

Lowest Team Total: 47/10 (13.2 overs) Oman vs England in 2024

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 NAM Players at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in T20I

• Michael van Lingen: 10 runs in 1 match
• Niko Davin: 2 runs in 1 match
• Jan Frylinck: 1 run in 1 match
• Gerhard Erasmus: 36 runs in 1 match
• JJ Smit: 3 runs in 1 match
• Zane Green: 1 run in 1 match
• David Wiese: 1 run & 1 wicket in 1 match
• Ruben Trumpelmann: 7 runs in 1 match
• Jack Brassel: 2 runs in 1 match

Stats of ENG Players at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in T20I

• Joss Buttler: 24 runs in 1 match
• Jofra Archer: 3 wickets in 1 match
• Jonny Bairstow: 8 runs in 1 match
• Will Jacks: 5 runs in 1 match
• Phil Salt: 12 runs in 1 match
• Mark Wood: 3 wickets in 1 match
• Adil Rashid: 4 wickets in 1 match

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