Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Antigua Pitch Report, Average Score and Records ahead of T20 World Cup 2024

One of the iconic stadiums in Caribbean is the Sir Vivian Richards stadium. The stadium is one of the latest stadiums in the country and is assigned to host eight matches in the upcoming World Cup, which is the lowest among the stadiums hosting the T20 World Cup matches in this region. It accommodates seating for approximately 10,000 people, which is the lowest among the stadiums hosting the T20 World Cup matches in this region. 

Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Antigua Pitch Report

Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Antigua pitch generally favours the batters early on in the game. However, later on, the pitch tends to slow down making way for the spinners into the game.

England, who are playing two games here, will effectively rely on their spin duo of Adil Rashid and Moeen Ali to wreak havoc with the additional advantage of Liam Livingstone in the middle stages of the match.

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

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

Do fast bowlers or spinners get bowling assistance at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium?

Fast bowlers who use cutters and slowers have been successful here, while spinners have picked up 51 wickets in 13 T20I matches.

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.

Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Antigua T20I Records

Total Matches Played: 13

Home Team (WI) Won: 2

Visiting Team Won: 2

Neutral Side Won: 9

Tie/ No Result: 0

Average 1st Innings Score: 138

Average 2nd Innings Score: 113.5

Matches Won Batting 1st: 9

Matches Won Batting 2nd: 4

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: 131/2 (16.1 overs) by West Indies vs Zimbabwe in 2013

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