Sir Vivian Richards Stadium is named after the famous West Indies cricketer which was originally built to host the 2007 ICC World Cup. At that time Stadium extended the seating capacity upto 20,000 to hold the crowd for the World Cup. Currently, the stadium holds a permanent 10,000 seating capacity for cricket fans which can be doubled in case of an excessive fan crowd.
It is located in North Sound, Saint George, Antigua and Barbuda, only 10-20 minutes away from the capital city, St. John’s, and the country’s international airport. Talking about the facility, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium has two large stands, the five-story southern one housing the pavilion as well as corporate suits, the northern one the media. Â
About Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
The table shows an overview of Sir Vivian Richards Stadium-
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium T20 World Cup Stats and Records | |||
Location | North Sound, Antigua, West Indies | ||
Opened | 2006 | ||
Capacity | 10,000 | ||
Shortest Boundary Distance | 58 meters | ||
Longest Boundary Distance | 63 meters | ||
Flood Lights | Yes | ||
Pitch | Grass |
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Pitch Report: Batting or Bowling?
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium is mostly considered batters friendly however its balanced pitch supports both parties. Especially in the white ball cricket game as the game progresses further spinners also get some assistance from the pitch. Talking about the outfield which is typically fast with minimum friction, helps the ball to smoothly run towards the boundaries.
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium T20 Records
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium has witnessed a total of 13 games in the T20 International cricket. The average score for the first innings was approximately 135-140 runs on this pitch.
The table below shows all of Sir Vivian Richards Stadium T20 World Cup records and stats-
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium T20 World Cup Stats and Records | |||
Total T20I Matches | 17 | ||
First Match | 19/05/2010 | ||
Last Match | 15/06/2024 | ||
Batting 1st Won | 10 (58.82%) | ||
Batting 2nd Won | 7 (41.18%) | ||
Matches Tied | 0 | ||
Matches N/R | 0 | ||
Highest Team Inn | 190/5 by CAN vs BHM in 2021 | ||
Lowest Team Inn | 68 by OMN vs ENG in 2024 | ||
Average Score | 128 |
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Matches List in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024
The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium will host 8 matches including four group stage matches and four Super 8 stage matches in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Oman vs Scotland will be the first T20 International match hosted by the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
The table has all the ICC T20 World Cup matches lists for Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.
Match No. | Date | Matches | Group |
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Match 20 | Jun 9, 2024 | OMA vs SCOT | Group B |
Match 24 | Jun 11, 2024 | AUS vs NAM | Group B |
Match 28 | Jun 13, 2024 | ENG vs OMA | Group B |
Match 34 | Jun 15, 2024 | NAM vs ENG | Group B |
Super 8 Group 2 | Jun 19, 2024 | A2 vs D1 | Mixed |
Super 8 Group 1 | Jun 20, 2024 | B2 vs D2 | Mixed |
Super 8 Group 1 | Jun 22, 2024 | A1 vs D2 | Mixed |
Super 8 Group 2 | Jun 23, 2024 | C2 vs D1 | Mixed |
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Pitch Weather Report for 22 June 2024
According to the weather forecast, the Antigua sky will be cloudy mostly the temperature will be varies in between 27° to 32° Celcius. The chance of Rain precipitation is 1% but humidity will be at 68%. The chances of rain interrupting the game are lower which means fans can enjoy the Oman vs Scotland game.
The OMA vs SCOT match will be aired live on Sunday 8th June starting at 10:30 P.M. IST.
FAQs
Q 1 What is the seating capacity of Sir Vivian Richards Stadium?
Ans  Sir Vivian Richards Stadium has a 10,000-seat capacity for cricket fans. Built for hosting the 2007 ICC World Cup it can be doubled the seating arrangements for the extended crowd. Â
Q 2Â What is the size of the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium boundary?
Ans The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium’s shortest boundary length is 58 meters and the longest boundary length is 63 meters.  Â
Q 3 Where is Sir Vivian Richards Stadium located?
Ans  The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium was built in 2006 to host the 2007 ICC World Cup. The stadium is located in the North Sound, Saint George, Antigua and Barbuda.