Know the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 venue just before the T20 mega-event begins

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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

CategoryGuyana National Stadium Details
LocationProvidence, Guyana
Establishment2006
Capacity20,000
OwnerGovernment of Guyana
OperatorGuyana Cricket Board
TenantsGuyana cricket team, Guyana Amazon Warriors
End NamesMedia Centre End, Pavilion End
First Test22–26 March 2008: West Indies v Sri Lanka
Last Test12–15 May 2011: West Indies v Pakistan
First ODI28 March 2007: South Africa v Sri Lanka
Last ODI16 July 2022: West Indies v Bangladesh
First T20I30 April 2010: New Zealand v Sri Lanka
Last T20I8 August 2023: West Indies v India
First WT20I10 September 2011: West Indies v Pakistan
Last WT20I20 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

CategoryKensington Oval Sedium Details
LocationBridgetown, Barbados
Establishment1871
Capacity11,000
TenantsBarbados Cricket Association (BCA), Barbados Royals
End NamesMalcolm Marshall End, Joel Garner End
First Test11–16 January 1930: West Indies v England
Last Test16–20 March 2022: West Indies v England
First ODI23 April 1985: West Indies v New Zealand
Last ODI9 December 2023: West Indies v England
First T20I20 June 2008: West Indies v Australia
Last T20I12 December 2023: West Indies v England
First WODI25 April 2012: West Indies v Sri Lanka
Last WODI22 September 2018: West Indies v South Africa
First WT20I16 May 2010: Australia v New Zealand
Last WT20I22 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

CategorySir Vivian Richards Stadium Details
LocationNorth Sound, Saint George, Antigua and Barbuda
Establishment2006
Capacity10,000
End NamesAndy Roberts End, Curtly Ambrose End
First Test30 May–3 June 2008: West Indies v Australia
Last Test16–19 June 2022: West Indies v Bangladesh
First ODI27–28 March 2007: West Indies v Australia
Last ODI6 December 2023: West Indies v England
First T20I19 May 2010: West Indies v South Africa
Last T20I13 November 2021: Argentina v Canada
First WODI8 September 2019: West Indies v Australia
Last WODI9 December 2022: West Indies v England
First WT20I18 February 2012: West Indies v India
Last WT20I11 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

CategoryBrian Lara Cricket Academy Details
LocationTarouba, San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago
Coordinates10°17′48″N 61°25′47″W
Establishment2008, completed in 2017
Capacity15,000
OwnerGovernment of Trinidad and Tobago
OperatorGovernment of Trinidad and Tobago
TenantsTrinbago Knight Riders, Trinidad and Tobago national cricket team
End Namesn/a
Only ODI1 August 2023: West Indies v India
First T20I29 July 2022: West Indies v India
Last T20I21 December 2023: West Indies v England
First WODI11 October 2017: West Indies v Sri Lanka
Last WODI15 October 2017: West Indies v Sri Lanka
First WT20I28 September 2018: West Indies v South Africa
Last WT20I6 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

CategoryArnos Vale Ground Details
LocationArnos Vale, St. Vincent
Capacity18,000
OwnerWindward Islands Cricket Board
End NamesAirport End, Bequia End
First Test20–24 June 1997: West Indies v Sri Lanka
Last Test5–9 September 2014: West Indies v Bangladesh
First ODI4 February 1981: West Indies v England
Last ODI20 March 2012: West Indies v Australia
First T20I27 July 2013: West Indies v Pakistan
Last T20I28 July 2013: West Indies v Pakistan
First WODI13 March 2003: West Indies v Sri Lanka
Last WODI3 September 2011: West Indies v Pakistan
First WT20I27 July 2013: West Indies v Pakistan
Last WT20I28 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

Capacity15,000

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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