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

New Zealand are all set to face Uganda in the 32nd match of the T20 World Cup 2024 on June 15th at 6:00 AM IST at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad.

New Zealand has had a disappointing run in the tournament, having been shockingly eliminated in the group stage. They have played two games and lost both, but they will look to gain some momentum against Uganda. Uganda, on a similar journey, has lost two of their three games and are now playing for pride after being eliminated from the tournament.

Brian Lara Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad is likely to be good for batting, but pacers could find some movement with the new ball. The outfield is typically fast, which helps with boundary-hitting. Bowlers might struggle to get movement off the pitch, but variations in pace and spin can be effective in restricting run-scoring.

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)

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.

Last T20 World Cup Warm-Up Results at the Venue:

(30 May 2024)

Papua New Guinea: 109/7 (Pacers – 6w, Spinners – 1w)

Namibia: 93/6 (16.5) (Pacers – 4w, Spinners – 2w)

PNG won by 35 runs.

(27 May 2024)

Uganda: 134/8 (19.0) (Pacers – 2w, Spinners – 4w)

Namibia: 135/5 (18.5) (Pacers – 2w, Spinners – 3w)

NAM won by 5 wickets.

NZ T20I record in Brian Lara Stadium

New Zealand has played only one game at this venue and lost it.

NZ’s Highest Total: NA

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

UGA T20 record in Brian Lara Stadium

Uganda has played two T20 warm-up matches at this venue, losing one match while the other ended due to rain.

UGA’s Highest Total: 134/8 vs Namibia in 2024

UGA’s Lowest Total: n/a

Brian Lara Stadium Ground Info

Seating Capacity: 15000

Number of matches hosted: 6 T20Is, 1 ODI match

Brian Lara Stadium T20I Stats and Records

Total Matches Played: 6

Home Team (WI) Won: 3

Visiting Team Won: 2

Neutral Side Won: 1

Tie/ No Result: 0

Average 1st Innings Score: 163

Average 2nd Innings Score: 138

Matches Won Batting 1st: 4

Matches Won Batting 2nd: 2

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

Lowest Team Total: 95/10 (19.5) by Papua New Guinea vs Afghanistan 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