WI vs UGA T20 World Cup 2024 Match 18 Pitch Report: Providence Stadium Guyana Venue Stats, Record, Average Score

West Indies will take on Uganda in the 18th match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. West Indies defeated Papua New Guinea in their first game and will now be eyeing a big win against Uganda. On the other hand, Uganda lost their opening game to Afghanistan but won their next match to Papua New Guinea by 3 wickets. They will be eager to put up a solid performance against the T20 giants.

Providence Stadium Guyana Pitch Report

The surface is not easy for the batting but the runs could be scored here. The batters will have to be patient and technically sound to get their runs on this surface. The wicket is holding up, making it difficult for the batters to play their free-flowing strokes. The pacers will get some help with the new ball and the spinners will also be effective with the old ball.
In 4 matches of the T20 World Cup 2024 here, the average score batting first is 138.75.
Meanwhile, 2 matches have been won by the team batting first and 2 matches have been won by the team chasing.

Is Providence Stadium a batting or a bowling pitch?

It is more of a bowling pitch but there will be some runs available for the batters as well.

Do fast bowlers or spin bowlers get bowling assistance at Providence Stadium?

Both fast bowlers and spinners will get assistance off the surface. The fast bowlers will have slightly more edge than spinners.

Last 4 results at the venue

• Afghanistan (159/6 in 20 overs) defeated New Zealand (75/10 in 15.2 overs) by 84 runs – 7 June 2024
• Papua New Guinea (136/8 in 20 overs) lost to West Indies (137/5 in 19 overs) by 5 wickets – 2 June 2024
• Afghanistan (183/5 in 20 overs) defeated Uganda (58/10 in 16 overs) by 125 runs – 3 June 2024
• Papua New Guinea (77/10 in 19.1 overs) lost to Uganda (78/7 in 18.2 overs) by 3 wickets – 5 June 2024

West Indies Record at the Providence Stadium

West Indies have played a total of 10 T20I matches at this venue. They have won 5, lost 3, and 2 matches ended without any result.

West Indies’ Highest Score at the venue: 169/5 vs Bangladesh in 2022
West Indies’ Lowest Score at the venue: 138/9 vs Ireland in 2010

Uganda Record at the Providence Stadium

Uganda have played 2 matches at this venue. They have won one game and lost one.

Uganda’s Highest Score at the venue: 78/7 vs PNG in 2024 (Chasing)
Uganda’s Lowest Score at the venue: 58/10 vs Afghanistan in 2024

Providence Stadium Ground Info

Seating Capacity: 15000
Number of matches hosted: 2 Tests, 25 ODIs, and 17 T20Is

Providence Stadium Records (T20I)

Total Matches Played: 17
Home Team (West Indies) Won: 5
Visiting Team Won: 3
Neutral Side Won: 6
No Result: 3

Average 1st Innings Score: 131
Matches Won Batting 1st: 5
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 9

Highest Team Total: 191/5 by England vs West Indies in 2010
Lowest Team Total: 58/10 by Uganda vs Afghanistan in 2024
Highest Run-chase: 169/5 by West Indies vs Bangladesh in 2022

Highest Individual Score: Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) – 100 vs Zimbabwe in 2010
Best Bowling Figures: Fazalhaq Farooqi (Afghanistan) – 5/9 vs Uganda in 2024
Most Runs: Nicholas Pooran (West Indies) – 267 runs in 8 matches
Most Wickets: Fazalhaq Farooqi (Afghanistan) – 9 wickets in 2 matches