WI vs SA 1st T20I Pitch Report: Sabina Park Kingston, Venue Stats, Record, Average Score

West Indies are all set to host South Africa in the 1st T20I match of the South Africa tour of West Indies on 24th May at Sabina Park in Jamaica.

Both sides have announced a strong squad as they are looking forward to preparing for the upcoming T20 World Cup scheduled to start in June. Brandon King will lead the home side, while Aiden Markram will lead South Africa.

Sabina Park Pitch Report

The pitch at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica is a balanced pitch that has been good for both departments so far. However, bowlers are expected to benefit more as the pitch is anticipated to help early on and be on the slower side later in the innings. An average score on this pitch is likely to be 160+.

Is Sabina Park a batting or a bowling pitch?

It has been a balanced pitch where bowlers will have a slight advantage over batsmen.

Last 3 Results at the Venue

(14 Aug 2022):

New Zealand: 145/7 (Pacers – 4w, Spinners – 3w)

West Indies: 150/2 (19) (Pacers – 1w, Spinners – 1w)

WI won by 8 wickets.

(12 Aug 2022):

New Zealand: 215/5 (Pacers – 5w, Spinners – 0w)

West Indies: 125/9 (Pacers – 1w, Spinners – 7w)

NZ won by 90 runs.

(10 Aug 2022):

New Zealand: 185/5 (Pacers – 5w, Spinners – 0w)

West Indies: 172/7 (Pacers – 3w, Spinners – 4w)

NZ won by 13 runs.

WI T20I record in Sabina Park

WI have played 6 T20I matches at this venue and won three.

WI’s Highest Total: 194/1 (18.3) vs India in 2017

WI’s Lowest Total: 96/9 vs Ireland in 2014

SA T20I record in Sabina Park

They have not played at this venue so far.

SA’s Highest Total: N/A

SA’s Lowest Total: N/A

Sabina Park Ground Info

Seating Capacity: 20000
Number of matches hosted: 6 T20I, 47 ODIs & 55 Tests

Sabina Park T20I Stats and Records

Total Matches Played: 6
Home Team (WI) Won: 3
Visiting Team Won: 3
Neutral Side Won: 0
Tie/ No Result: 0

Average 1st Innings Score: 157

Average 2nd Innings Score: 140
Matches Won Batting 1st: 3
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 3
Highest Team Total: 215/5 (20 overs) by New Zealand vs West Indies in 2022

Lowest Team Total: 85/8 by Ireland vs West Indies in 2014

Highest Run-chase: 194/1 (18.3) by West Indies vs India

Lowest Total Defended: 96/9 by West Indies vs Ireland

Highest Individual Score: Evin Lewis (WI) – 125* from 62 balls vs India in 2017
Best Bowling Figures: AR Cusack (IRE) – 4 for 11 in 4 overs vs Ireland in 2014
Most Runs: Glenn Phillips (NZ) – 134 runs in 3 innings
Most Wickets: Odean Smith (WI) – 7 wickets in 3 matches
Most Sixes in IPL at this venue: Evin Lewis (WI) – 12 sixes in 1 innings