NZ vs PNG T20 World Cup 2024 Pitch Report: Brian Lara Stadium Trinidad Venue Stats, Record, Average Score

New Zealand are all set to face Papua New Guinea in the 39th match of the T20 World Cup 2024 on June 17th at 08:00 PM IST at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad.

New Zealand’s campaign has been nothing short of a disappointment, as they have already been shockingly eliminated from the tournament after losing 2 of their three group-stage matches. They will be looking to gain some momentum and end their campaign on a positive note.

On the other hand, Papua New Guinea’s journey has been a similar story of disappointment. Having lost all three of their games, the spirited side has also been eliminated from the Super 8 race and will now be playing for pride.

Brian Lara Stadium Pitch Report

The Brian Lara Stadium usually favors bowlers, with a first-innings average score of 145 runs. Pace bowlers are expected to get some early swing with the new ball, and spinners could also play a role as the match wears on. Anything over 140 runs could be a par score.

Is Brian Lara Stadium a batting or a bowling pitch?

The recent T20 World Cup matches have revealed a Balanced wicket.

Last T20 World Cup Results at the venue:

(Jun 14 2024)

Uganda: 40/10 (18.4) (Pacers – 6w, Spinners – 4w)

New Zealand: 41/1 (5.2) (Pacers – 1w, Spinners – 0w)

NZ won by 9 wickets.

(Jun 13 2024)

Papua New Guinea: 95/10 (19.5) (Pacers – 5w, Spinners – 1w)

Afghanistan: 101/3 (15.1) (Pacers – 3w, Spinners – 0w)

AFG won by 7 wickets.

(Jun 13 2024)

West Indies: 149/9 (Pacers – 8w, Spinners – 1w)

New Zealand: 136/9 (Pacers – 5w, Spinners – 4w)

WI won by 13 runs.

NZ T20I record in Brian Lara Stadium

New Zealand has played two games at this venue, winning one and losing one.

NZ’s Highest Total: n/a

NZ’s Lowest Total: 136/9 vs West Indies in 2024

PNG T20 record in Brian Lara Stadium

Papua New Guinea has played one game at this venue and has lost it.

PNG’s Highest Total: 95/10 vs Afghanistan in 2024

PNG’s Lowest Total: n/a

Brian Lara Stadium Ground Info

Seating Capacity: 15000

Number of matches hosted: 7 T20Is, 1 ODI match

Brian Lara Stadium T20I Stats and Records

Total Matches Played: 7

Home Team (WI) Won: 3

Visiting Team Won: 3

Neutral Side Won: 1

Tie/ No Result: 0

Average 1st Innings Score: 145

Average 2nd Innings Score: 124

Matches Won Batting 1st: 4

Matches Won Batting 2nd: 3

Highest Team Total: 267/3 by English vs West Indies in 2023

Lowest Team Total: 40/10 (18.4) by Uganda vs New Zealand in 2024

Highest Run-chase: 133/6 (19.2) by WI vs England in 2018

Highest Individual Score: Phil Salt (ENG) – 119 off 57 balls vs West Indies in 2023
Best Bowling Figures: Alzarri Joseph (WI) – 4/19 vs NZ in 2024

Most Runs: Phil Salt (ENG) – 157 runs in 2 matches
Most Wickets: Jason Holder (WI) – 6 wickets in 4 matches
Most Sixes at this venue: Phil Salt (ENG) – 11 sixes in 2 innings