What Should You Know About the West Indies Venues for T20 World Cup 2024

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be an exciting event, featuring the world’s best cricketers in fast-paced action. Held across six stunning venues in the West Indies, each location offers unique charm and a rich cricketing history. Fans can look forward to unforgettable matches at these iconic sites.

Guyana National Stadium

Built-in 2006 for the Cricket World Cup 2007, the Guyana National Stadium, also known as Providence Stadium, is located a few kilometers south of Georgetown, the capital of Guyana. 

One of the most memorable moments at this venue was Lasith Malinga’s incredible achievement of taking four wickets in four consecutive deliveries during the Super 8 stage of the 2007 World Cup, leading Sri Lanka to a dramatic victory over South Africa. The West Indies will open their tournament here against Papua New Guinea on June 2. The stadium will host five group matches and a semi-final on June 27.

Kensington Oval

The Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, is the largest cricket venue in the Caribbean with a permanent seating capacity of 28,000. This historic ground has been hosting cricket matches for over 120 years, with international fixtures dating back to 1895.

This year, the Kensington Oval will be the stage for the first half of Group B action, three second-round matches, and the grand finale on June 29. Its rich history and large capacity make it a cornerstone of cricket in the Caribbean.

Sir Vivian Richards Stadium

Located just 15 minutes from St. John’s, the capital city of Antigua, the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium was inaugurated for the 2007 Cricket World Cup, where it hosted six matches during the Super 8 stage. 

In the upcoming T20 World Cup, the stadium will host four second-round matches and four Group B fixtures. Teams such as Oman, Namibia, and England will play here twice, adding to the venue’s storied cricketing legacy.

Brian Lara Cricket Academy

The Brian Lara Cricket Academy, situated in Tarouba near San Fernando in southern Trinidad, became Trinidad and Tobago’s premier cricket ground in 2008, replacing Guaracara Park. 

The Academy will host four group games starting from June 12 and will also be the venue for a semi-final on June 26. Named after the legendary West Indian batsman Brian Lara, this stadium promises to be a vibrant and energetic venue for the tournament.

Arnos Vale Ground

The Arnos Vale Ground in St Vincent is a multi-purpose facility that has been hosting international cricket since 1981. Located just outside Kingstown, the stadium has a capacity of 18,000 and offers picturesque views along with a rich sporting history.

The venue will host T20 World Cup matches starting from June 13, including a match between Bangladesh and the Netherlands. Nepal will also play South Africa and Bangladesh at this ground. Additionally, Arnos Vale will host two second-round fixtures on June 22 and June 24.

Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium

Named after the celebrated Saint Lucian cricketer Daren Sammy, who led the West Indies to two T20 World Cup titles, the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium is located on the outskirts of Rodney Bay. Initially known as the Beausejour Stadium, the ground was renamed in 2016 to honor Sammy’s contributions to West Indian cricket.

The stadium’s scenic backdrop of the Beausejour Hills and its oval-shaped surface with longer boundaries straight of the wicket and shorter dimensions square of the wicket make it a unique venue. The stadium will host several group-stage matches.

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