WI vs SA 1st T20I Pitch Report: Sabina Park Kingston, Venue Stats, Record, Average Score
Published on: May 23, 2024 11:00 am IST|Updated on: May 21, 2024 9:12 pm IST
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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
Stats of WI Players at Sabina Park in T20I
- Evin Lewis – 125 runs in 1 innings
- Shamarh Brooks – 105 runs in 3 matches
- Rovman Powell – 66 runs in 4 matches
- Brandon King – 53 runs in 1 match
- Romario Shepherd – 49 runs in 3 matches
- Jason Holder: 36 runs & 1 wicket in 2 matches
- Odean Smith: 36 runs in 3 matches
- O McCoy: 4 wickets in 2 matches
- Kesrick Williams: 2 wickets in 1 match
Stats of SA Players at Sabina Park in T20I
Note: N/A
Active Batters with most runs at Sabina Park in T20I
- Glenn Phillips (NZ) – 134 runs in 3 innings
- Devon Conway (NZ) – 106 runs in 3 innings
- Shamarh Brooks (WI) – 105 runs in 3 innings
Active bowlers with most wickets at Sabina Park in T20I
- Odean Smith (WI): 7 wickets in 3 matches
- Mitchell Santner (NZ): 6 wickets in 3 matches
- O McCoy (WI): 4 wickets in 2 matches