The highly anticipated T20 World Cup 2024 final is here, featuring the undefeated teams of India and South Africa battling it out at the iconic Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.
As we gear up for the clash at the ICC T20 World Cup Final at Kensington Oval, let’s delve into the pitch report and historical records at this prestigious venue, as highlighted by The Sporting News.
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Number of T20I matches hosted at Kensington Oval
Kensington Oval has witnessed a total of 32 T20Is to date, with 19 victories for the team batting first, 11 for the team chasing, and two ending in ‘No Result’.
Seating capacity at Kensington Oval
The stadium boasts a seating capacity of approximately 28,000 spectators.
Kensington Oval Pitch Report
The pitch at Kensington Oval is expected to provide some early seam movement for the bowlers, making it challenging for batsmen to settle in quickly.
Fast bowlers can capitalize on the extra bounce, which might trouble batsmen, particularly in the initial overs.
Despite the initial challenges, the pitch typically offers true pace and bounce as the game progresses, allowing well-adjusted batsmen to play their shots confidently.
Spinners may not find much turn on the pitch but will need to rely on accuracy and variations to outsmart the batsmen.
Kensington Oval: Average scores and toss results in T20Is
| Average first innings score at Kensington Oval | 160 |
| Matches won by team batting first | 19 |
| Matches won by chasing team | 11 |
Recap of the latest T20I at Kensington Oval
In the previous encounter, England cruised to a ten-wicket victory over the USA at the T20 World Cup 2024, with captain Jos Buttler leading the charge with an unbeaten 83 off 38 balls.
Noteworthy performances included Chris Jordan’s four-wicket haul and Rovman Powell’s explosive century, setting a high standard for the upcoming final.
Key Stats from Kensington Oval in T20Is
Highs and lows at Kensington Oval include WI’s record 224/5 against England in January 2022, and Afghanistan’s lowest score of 80 in T20 World Cup 2010.
Top Performances at Kensington Oval
Rovman Powell’s sensational 107 off 53 balls and Jason Holder’s remarkable 5 for 27 stand out as the highest individual score and best bowling figures at the venue, respectively.
India vs South Africa Betting Odds
According to Dafabet, India are favored to clinch victory in the T20 World Cup Final against South Africa, with odds of 1.52 for an Indian win and 2.65 for a South African win.