Know the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 venue just before the T20 mega-event begins: The T20 World Cup 2024 is scheduled to be held across six venues in the West Indies region.
A total of 24 group stage matches are scheduled to be played, including all 12 second round matches, as well as both the semi-finals and final of the tournament.
Immerse yourself in the colour and vibrancy of Caribbean venues at the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 as they add even more stories to their famous cricket history.
Guyana National Stadium
| Category | Guyana National Stadium Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Providence, Guyana |
| Establishment | 2006 |
| Capacity | 20,000 |
| Owner | Government of Guyana |
| Operator | Guyana Cricket Board |
| Tenants | Guyana cricket team, Guyana Amazon Warriors |
| End Names | Media Centre End, Pavilion End |
| First Test | 22–26 March 2008: West Indies v Sri Lanka |
| Last Test | 12–15 May 2011: West Indies v Pakistan |
| First ODI | 28 March 2007: South Africa v Sri Lanka |
| Last ODI | 16 July 2022: West Indies v Bangladesh |
| First T20I | 30 April 2010: New Zealand v Sri Lanka |
| Last T20I | 8 August 2023: West Indies v India |
| First WT20I | 10 September 2011: West Indies v Pakistan |
| Last WT20I | 20 November 2019: West Indies v India |
Providence Stadium, which was constructed in 2006 in anticipation of the 2007 Cricket World Cup, is situated a few miles south of Georgetown, the capital of Guyana, on the east bank of the Demerara River.
The grassy mound at the cover/backward square-leg boundary is popular with the hordes of fans who frequent the venue, and the rest of the ground is lined with shaded stands.
It was at this venue that Lasith Malinga achieved the feat of taking four wickets in four successive balls to help Sri Lanka pull off a miraculous win over South Africa in the Super 8s stage 17 years ago.
West Indies begin their tournament at this venue, taking on Papua New Guinea on June 2. The venue will play five group matches, as well as the semi-final on June 27.
Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
| Category | Kensington Oval Sedium Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Bridgetown, Barbados |
| Establishment | 1871 |
| Capacity | 11,000 |
| Tenants | Barbados Cricket Association (BCA), Barbados Royals |
| End Names | Malcolm Marshall End, Joel Garner End |
| First Test | 11–16 January 1930: West Indies v England |
| Last Test | 16–20 March 2022: West Indies v England |
| First ODI | 23 April 1985: West Indies v New Zealand |
| Last ODI | 9 December 2023: West Indies v England |
| First T20I | 20 June 2008: West Indies v Australia |
| Last T20I | 12 December 2023: West Indies v England |
| First WODI | 25 April 2012: West Indies v Sri Lanka |
| Last WODI | 22 September 2018: West Indies v South Africa |
| First WT20I | 16 May 2010: Australia v New Zealand |
| Last WT20I | 22 December 2022: West Indies v England |
The largest Caribbean venue in terms of permanent capacity (28,000), Kensington Oval lies just west of the Barbadian capital. The ground has hosted cricket for over 120 years, including matches between international touring teams as early as 1895.
The ground was upgraded ahead of the 2007 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, and hosted England’s victory over rivals Australia in the T20 World Cup 2010.
Kensington Oval hosts the first half of Group B, as well as three second round matches and the final on 29 June.
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua
| Category | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Details |
|---|---|
| Location | North Sound, Saint George, Antigua and Barbuda |
| Establishment | 2006 |
| Capacity | 10,000 |
| End Names | Andy Roberts End, Curtly Ambrose End |
| First Test | 30 May–3 June 2008: West Indies v Australia |
| Last Test | 16–19 June 2022: West Indies v Bangladesh |
| First ODI | 27–28 March 2007: West Indies v Australia |
| Last ODI | 6 December 2023: West Indies v England |
| First T20I | 19 May 2010: West Indies v South Africa |
| Last T20I | 13 November 2021: Argentina v Canada |
| First WODI | 8 September 2019: West Indies v Australia |
| Last WODI | 9 December 2022: West Indies v England |
| First WT20I | 18 February 2012: West Indies v India |
| Last WT20I | 11 December 2022: West Indies v England |
A 15-minute drive from the capital city of St John’s, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium was built ahead of the 2007 Cricket World Cup, hosting six matches in the Super 8 stage.
The venue will also host four second-round contests in the upcoming T20 World Cup, following four matches at the backend of Group B. Oman, Namibia and England all play twice at this ground.
Other legends Sir Curtly Ambrose and Sir Andy Roberts, who hail from Antigua, have stands at the venue named after them.
Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad & Tobago
| Category | Brian Lara Cricket Academy Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Tarouba, San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago |
| Coordinates | 10°17′48″N 61°25′47″W |
| Establishment | 2008, completed in 2017 |
| Capacity | 15,000 |
| Owner | Government of Trinidad and Tobago |
| Operator | Government of Trinidad and Tobago |
| Tenants | Trinbago Knight Riders, Trinidad and Tobago national cricket team |
| End Names | n/a |
| Only ODI | 1 August 2023: West Indies v India |
| First T20I | 29 July 2022: West Indies v India |
| Last T20I | 21 December 2023: West Indies v England |
| First WODI | 11 October 2017: West Indies v Sri Lanka |
| Last WODI | 15 October 2017: West Indies v Sri Lanka |
| First WT20I | 28 September 2018: West Indies v South Africa |
| Last WT20I | 6 October 2018: West Indies v South Africa |
The Brian Lara Cricket Academy, which is situated in Tarouba, near San Fernando in southern Trinidad, took the position of Guaracara Park in Pointe-a-Pierre as the country’s top cricket ground in 2008.
The multipurpose venue, which has been home to elite cricket since 2017, has undergone renovations in advance of the competition. It will host four group matches starting on June 12 and the semi-final on June 26.
Arnos Vale Ground, Arnos Vale, St Vincent
| Category | Arnos Vale Ground Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Arnos Vale, St. Vincent |
| Capacity | 18,000 |
| Owner | Windward Islands Cricket Board |
| End Names | Airport End, Bequia End |
| First Test | 20–24 June 1997: West Indies v Sri Lanka |
| Last Test | 5–9 September 2014: West Indies v Bangladesh |
| First ODI | 4 February 1981: West Indies v England |
| Last ODI | 20 March 2012: West Indies v Australia |
| First T20I | 27 July 2013: West Indies v Pakistan |
| Last T20I | 28 July 2013: West Indies v Pakistan |
| First WODI | 13 March 2003: West Indies v Sri Lanka |
| Last WODI | 3 September 2011: West Indies v Pakistan |
| First WT20I | 27 July 2013: West Indies v Pakistan |
| Last WT20I | 28 July 2013: West Indies v Pakistan |
A multi-purpose facility that also hosts football, the Arnos Vale Ground has hosted international cricket since 1981, where the West Indies defeated England by just two runs in a one-day international.
The 18,000-seat stadium, which is near Arnos Vale, just outside of Kingstown, will host matches for the T20 World Cup 2024 starting on June 13 when Bangladesh plays the Netherlands.
Nepal will take on South Africa and Bangladesh at the same venue in group play, and the venue will host two second-round matches on June 22 and June 24.
Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium
| Capacity | 15,000 |
|---|
Formally named after the country’s favourite cricket son in 2016, when he led the West Indies to a second T20 World Cup title, the Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium is located on the outskirts of Rodney Bay. The Beausejour Hills, after which the ground was named from 2002 to 2016, serve as a picturesque backdrop for the ground.
In June 2002, the pitch played host to its first international match, an ODI between New Zealand and the West Indies. An oval-shaped surface, the shorter dimension is located on the wicket’s square edge while the longer border is found on its straight edge.
Sammy himself has the rare honour of having the ground named after him, while Johnson Charles, another St Lucia resident who tasted success at the T20 World Cup, has a stand named after him at the ground.
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