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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.
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 | 37 | ||
| First Match | 19/05/2010 | ||
| Last Match | 15/06/2024 | ||
| Batting 1st Won | 17 | ||
| Batting 2nd Won | 18 | ||
| Matches Tied | 2 | ||
| Matches N/R | 0 | ||
| Highest Team Inn | 196/5 (20 Ovs) By IND vs BAN | ||
| Lowest Team Inn | 47/10 (13.2 Ovs) By OMAN vs ENG | ||
| Average Score | 125 | ||
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium ODI Records
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 39 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 17 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 21 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 231 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 201 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 329/5 (47.3 Ovs) By ENG vs WI |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 105/10 (37.3 Ovs) By WIW vs ENGW |
| Highest Score Chased | 329/5 (47.3 Ovs) By ENG vs WI |
| Lowest Score Defended | 168/7 (35 Ovs) By WIW vs NZW |
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Test Records
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 12 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 2 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 4 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 272 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 319 |
| Average 3rd Innings Score | 277 |
| Average 4th Innings Score | 166 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 566/8 (161.5 Ovs) By IND vs WI |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 43/10 (18.4 Ovs) By BAN vs WI |
| Highest Score Chased | 102/1 (19.3 Ovs) By WI vs NZ |
| Lowest Score Defended | 100/10 (26.5 Ovs) By WI vs IND |
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Pitch Weather Report
According to the weather forecast, the Antigua sky will be cloudy mostly the temperature will be varies in between 28° to 29° Celcius. The chance of Rain precipitation is 13% but humidity will be at 74%. The chances of rain interrupting the game are lower which means fans can enjoy the Oman vs Scotland game.
| Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua Pitch Weather Report | ||
 28-29°C Cloudy |  13% Chances of Rain |  74% Humidity |
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.
Q 2 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.
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.
