Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Pitch Report
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Sir Vivian Richards Stadium is a famous cricket ground in North Sound, Antigua and Barbuda. The stadium is named after the Legendary former West Indies cricket captain, Sir Vivian Richards. The stadium’s history dates back to 2006 when it was constructed specifically for the 2007 Cricket World Cup. During the tournament, it hosted the Super 8 matches and seated over 20,000 spectators, double its capacity.
The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium has hosted several remarkable matches over the years including test matches, One-Day Internationals, and T20 Internationals. The stadium’s Test match debut featured West Indies vs Australia on the 30th of May 2008. In 2009 the first-ever T20I match was played at the stadium, between West Indies and England. In the 2010 ICC World Twenty20, this stadium hosted several thrilling matches.
The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium is also a popular tourist destination and is conveniently situated approximately 10-20 minutes drive from the capital city, St. John’s as well as the country’s international airport. The ground has a seating capacity of 10,000 spectators divided over two main stands, the North and the South Stands. The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium also has a unique underground ageway for the cricket teams that adds to the intrigue of this venue.
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium at a Glance
Stadium Name |
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium |
Place, Country |
North Sound, Antigua |
Established |
2007 |
Stand Names |
North Stand and South Stand |
Seating Capacity |
10,000 |
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium offers a balanced track that favours both the batters and bowlers. In T20 cricket it has been even stevens in most games, where the games have gone down the wire. But when it comes to the Carribbean Premier League teams chasing have won 49% of the matches. The pitch favours both the fast bowlers and spinners early in the game and as the game progresses it becomes better for batting. Teams winning the toss perfer to bowl first at this venue.
When it comes to L, it has hosted a total of six games where the team batting first won one game, while the team batting second won five games. The average 1st innings score is 144 runs.
Overall T20 Stats
- Total Matches - 37
- Matches won Batting 1st - 17
- Matches won Bowling 1st - 18
- No Result - 2
- Average 1st innings Score - 125
L 2024 Matches at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
Date |
Match |
Time (GMT) |
Time (IST) |
Fri, 30 Aug '24 |
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs. St Kitts and Nevis Patriots |
23:00 |
4:30 AM (31 Aug) |
Sat, 31 Aug '24 |
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs. Guyana Amazon Warriors |
23:00 |
4:30 AM (1 Sep) |
Sun, 01 Sep '24 |
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs. Barbados Royals |
14:00 |
19:30 |
Wed, 04 Sep '24 |
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs. St Lucia Kings |
23:00 |
4:30 AM (5 Sep) |
Fri, 06 Sep '24 |
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs. Trinbago Knight Riders |
23:00 |
4:30 AM (7 Sep) |
How to Reach the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium?
The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound is nestled approximately halfway between the capital St. John’s and the airport making it easily accessible via the Sir Sidney Wailing Highway. Traveling by road through the highway from St. John’s is the easiest way to reach the stadium. You can opt for a rental car to enjoy the scenic 20-minute drive from St. John’s to the stadium. The highway offers picturesque views along the way. Alternatively, you can take a taxi for a hassle-free journey. While public transportation options to the stadium are limited, taxis provide a reliable and comfortable mode of travel.
How to Book Tickets for the Matches at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium?
The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium T20 World Cup tickets are now out on the official website of the ICC and fans can book their favourite match ahead of the tournament. Begin by visiting the official website for online booking and enter your credentials to to your or create new if you don't have one. Select your desired match from the available options at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.
In the ticket selection window, you can select the number of tickets from each category while taking the help of the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium seating chart. Ticket availability is indicated in colour labels as red (unavailable), yellow (limited availability), and green (available). Sir Vivian Richards Stadium offers five seating categories to choose from: Grass & Mound, Standard, Standard Plus, , and The Club - Open Air. These categories are divided between the two stands: the North Stand and the South Stand, and a separate Grass and Mound region.
All four categories are color-coded: Grass & Mound in olive green, Standard in orange, Standard Plus in red, in green, and The Club in pink for ease of selection. The category falls on the South Stand, starting from blocks 201 to 213. The remaining part of the South Stand is occupied by Standard Plus category seats from blocks 101 to 113. On the North stand you will find the standard plus seats from blocks 221 to 228 and Standard seats from blocks 121 to 130. The 10,000 seating capacity of the stadium can be extended up to 20,000 and is divided into these categories to provide a complete view of the stadium from every seat.
After you've chosen your seats, you can check out and pay for your tickets. You will receive a confirmation email with the e-ticket, which you can present at the stadium entrance. Tickets are also available for purchase at the venue box offices during certain hours. So, if you intend to purchase your tickets offline, make sure to check the box office hours ahead of time. Please keep in mind that each person is only allowed to purchase six seats for a match.
FAQs
1. What is the average 1st innings score in L matches at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium?
The average 1st innings score in L matches at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium is 144 runs.
2. What is the typical nature of the pitch at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium for T20 cricket?
The pitch is balanced, favoring both batters and bowlers. It becomes more batting-friendly as the game progresses.
3. How have teams fared in T20 matches at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium?
Teams batting second have a significant advantage in L matches here. However, overall T20 stats are more balanced.
Recent Games played at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua
Games on Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua
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