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Kensington Oval will host the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup match 3 between Oman and Namibia on June 3rd.
1871 opened Kensington Oval is one of the most important sports arenas in Barbados. The stadium holds 100-plus years of history. Since then there have been many local, regional, and international games and cultural events. Previously, it was known as the Pickwick Cricket Club, a private organization that officially started the cricket era in Barbados. Currently, It is owned by the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA) and Barbados Tridents.
After renovation, Kensington Oval has 28,000 seating capacity for cricket fans. In 2007, Kensington Oval hosted the ODI World Cup Final and the 2010 ICC T20 World Cup Final.
Ahead of 2024, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Kensington will host the 9 games including 3 Super Eight matches and the Final game. The first match at Kensington Oval Stadium is scheduled between Namibia and Oman which will lock horns in the T20 World Cup 2024.
Let’s take a look at Kensington Oval, Barbados records and stats for all formats ahead of the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup Tournament.
Kensington Oval, Barbados Matches Schedule for T20 World Cup 2024
Kensington Oval is located in Bridgetown, Barbados city in the West Indies. It is one of the venues which is selected for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. There will be 9 games scheduled to be played at Kensington Oval Stadium in Barbados in the 2024 T20 World Cup.
The table below contains all 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup match dates and results for the Kensington Oval.
| Match | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|
| NAM vs OMA | 3 Jun 2024 | NAM won the super over by 11 Runs |
| ENG vs SCOT | 4 Jun 2024 | No Result |
| AUS vs OMA | 6 Jun 2024 | AUS won by 39 Runs |
| NAM vs SCOT | 7 Jun 2024 | SCO won by 5 wickets |
| AUS vs ENG | 8 Jun 2024 | AUS won by 36 Runs |
| IND vs AFG | 20 Jun 2024 | IND won by 47 Runs |
| USA vs WI | 22 Jun 2024 | WI won by 9 wkts |
| USA vs ENG | 23 Jun 2024 | ENG won by 10 wkts |
| T20 World Cup Final : SA vs IND | 29 Jun 2024 | Yet to be played |
AFG vs IND records at the Kensington Oval
Afghanistan and India haven’t played any game at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.
The table shows overall Afghanistan vs India stats and records at Kensington Oval in Barbados.
| Total Matches | AFG Won | IND Won | Tie | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Stats Available | ||||
Kensington Oval Records and Stats for all International Tests, ODI, and T20I records
Kensington Oval is a pre-eminent sports facility in Barbados. The Stadium has a great history of more than a hundred years. During this long period, Kensington Oval was rebuilt and renovated several times. Previously, Kensington Oval held only 15,000 capacity which now has increased upto 28,000 after refurbishment. Let’s look at the Kensington Oval Stadium
The table below shows all the details of the Kensington Oval, Barbados.
| Kensington Oval in Barbados | |||
| Established in | 1871 | ||
| Location | Bridgetown, Barbados | ||
| Also Known as | Pickwick Cricket Club | ||
| Seating Capacity | 28,000 | ||
| Flood Lights | Yes, 2009 | ||
| Pitch | Grass | ||
Kensington Oval T20I records
The Kensington Oval has witnessed a total of 24 T20 International games since its establishment. Rovman Powell holds the highest individual T20 score of 107 against England in 2022. And in the same match, West Indies star Jason Holder has registered the best bowling figure of 5 wickets for 27 runs in the Kensington Oval.
The table below shows all the records of Kensington Oval for the T20 format.
| Kensington Oval, Barbados Records for T20 | |||
| Total T20 Matches | 32 | ||
| First T20 Match | 20/06/2008 | ||
| Last T20 Match | 23/06/2024 | ||
| Batting 1st Won | 19 (59.38%) | ||
| Batting 2nd Won | 11 (34.38%) | ||
| Matches Tied | 0 | ||
| Matches N/R | 2 (6.25%) | ||
| Highest Team Inn | 224/5 by WI vs ENG in 2022 | ||
| Lowest Team Inn | 80 by AFG vs SA in 2010 | ||
| Average Score | 154 | ||
Kensington Oval ODI Records & Stats
There have been a total of 48 ODI matches played on the Kensington Oval in Barbados. Adam Gilchrist registered the record of 149 highest individual score against Sri Lanka in 2007. The best bowling figure of the 5/18 record is named to Andrew Hall against England in 2007
The table shows overall Kensington Oval ODI stats and records
| Kensington Oval, Barbados Records for ODI | |
| Total Test Matches | 48 |
| First ODI Match | 23/04/1985 |
| Last ODI Match | 09/12/2023 |
| Batting 1st Won | 19 |
| Batting 2nd Won | 28 |
| Matches Tied | 0 |
| Matches N/R | 1 |
| Highest Team Inn | 364/4 by ENG vs WI in 2019 |
| Lowest Team Inn | 91/10 by IRE vs AUS in 2007 |
| Average Score | 225 |
Kensington Oval Test Records & Stats
So far, Kensington Oval has hosted 55 International test matches. The highest individual record is named to Pakistani batter Hanif Mohammed who bagged 337 runs against West Indies in 1958. The best bowling figure is 8/38 by Lance Gibbs against India in 1962.
The table shows overall Kensington Oval test stats and records
| Kensington Oval, Barbados Records for Test | |
| Total Test Matches | 55 |
| First Test Match | 11/01/1930 |
| Last Test Match | 16/03/2022 |
| Batting 1st Won | 17 |
| Batting 2nd Won | 20 |
| Matches Tied | 0 |
| Matches drawn | 18 |
| Highest Team Inn | 749/9 dec by WI vs ENG in 2009 |
| Lowest Team Inn | 77 by ENG vs WI in 2019 |
| Average Score | 333 |
NAM vs OMA match 3 is scheduled for 3rd Jun at Kensington Oval starting at 6 pm.
