Providence Stadium, Guyana: The Semifinal Venue for India vs. England in T20 World Cup 2024
Overview of Providence Stadium, Guyana
Built in 2006 for the 2007 ODI World Cup, Providence Stadium in Guyana has become a prominent cricket venue in the Caribbean. Now regarded as the ‘National Stadium’ of Guyana, it boasts a seating capacity of 20,000. The stadium has hosted several crucial matches in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024, including five group-stage games and the highly anticipated semifinal clash between India and England.
Historical Matches and Pitch Report
Providence Stadium has hosted 18 T20I matches to date. Teams batting first have won seven times, while teams chasing have secured victory on eight occasions. Three matches ended with no result. The average first-innings score here is a modest 128, reflecting the pitch’s tendency to favor bowlers, particularly spinners, who benefit from the slowing pitch as the game progresses.
Last T20I Match at Providence Stadium
In the last T20I at Providence Stadium, West Indies faced Uganda during the group stages of the T20 World Cup 2024. The West Indies posted a total of 173/5, with Johnson Charles scoring 44 runs and Andre Russell adding a quick 30*. Uganda struggled in response, bowled out for just 39 runs, thanks to Akeal Hosein’s impressive five-wicket haul.
Scores:
- West Indies: 173/5 in 20 overs (Johnson Charles 44, Andre Russell 30*, Brian Masaba 2/31)
- Uganda: 39/10 in 12 overs (Robinson Obuya 6, Akeal Hosein 5/12, Alzarri Joseph 2/6)
Notable Records at Providence Stadium
- Highest Team Score: England holds the record with 191/5 against West Indies in 2010. Eoin Morgan scored 55, and Luke Wright added 45.
- Lowest Team Score: Ireland’s 68 all out in 2010, with notable bowling from Ravi Rampaul and Darren Sammy, who took three wickets each.
- Average First Innings Score: The average first-innings score at Providence Stadium is 152.
- Highest Individual Score: Mahela Jayawardena scored 100 off 64 balls against Zimbabwe in the 2010 T20 World Cup, hitting 10 boundaries and four sixes.
- Best Bowling Figures: Fazalhaq Farooqi’s 5/9 against Uganda in the T20 World Cup 2024 are the best bowling figures at this venue. Akeal Hosein also recorded impressive figures of 5/11 against Uganda in the same tournament.
- Most Runs: Nicholas Pooran leads with 289 runs in six T20Is at Providence Stadium, with a high score of 74*.
- Most Wickets: Fazalhaq Farooqi has taken nine wickets in two matches, with best figures of 5/9. Akeal Hosein and Alzarri Joseph follow with eight wickets each.
Summary Table
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Highest Team Score | England: 191/5 vs. West Indies (2010) |
| Lowest Team Score | Ireland: 68 all out vs. West Indies (2010) |
| Average First Innings Score | 152 |
| Highest Individual Score | Mahela Jayawardena: 100 vs. Zimbabwe (2010) |
| Best Bowling Figures | Fazalhaq Farooqi: 5/9 vs. Uganda (2024) |
| Most Runs | Nicholas Pooran: 289 runs |
| Most Wickets | Fazalhaq Farooqi: 9 wickets |
Providence Stadium, Guyana, with its rich history and challenging pitch conditions, remains a significant venue in the world of T20 cricket, hosting thrilling matches and memorable performances.
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