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Providence Stadium: Pitch Report, Stats, Records and Photos

Providence Stadium was first opened to the public in 2006. This venue is located in Guyana’s capital city, Georgetown. The Providence cricket stadium has a maximum capacity of 15,000 people. The bowling ends at this venue are known as the Media Centre End and the Pavilion End. The longest boundary at this stadium is 78 meters long, while the shortest is barely 60 meters. This stadium was specially built to host Super 8 games in the 2007 ODI World Cup. Providence is a bowler-friendly venue where spinners thrive due to the slow nature of the surface. 

An Overview of the Providence Stadium

Venue NameProvidence Stadium
Opened2006
LocationGeorgetown, Guyana, West Indies
Seating Capacity15,000
Pitch BehaviourBowling wicket favors spinners due to the slow nature of the surface 
Shortest Boundary Distance60 meters 
Longest Boundary Distance78 meters 
Bowling EndsMedia Centre End, Pavillion End
FloodlightsYes

Providence Stadium Pitch Report 

The wicket at Providence cricket Stadium in Guyana is a slow wicket that forces batters to work hard for runs. Although the new ball gets some lateral movement, that is because of the freshness of the surface. The most someone gets out of this wicket are spinners. Usually, the Guyana Stadium pitch report suggests that spinners get plenty of turn from the surface here. Plus, the slow nature of this wicket makes it difficult for batters to time the ball properly and play their shots.

Read More: Kensington Oval Pitch Report || Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

Providence Stadium Stats & Records

According to Providence Stadium Stats, the average first-inning score at Providence in T20 is only 124, whereas the highest score ever achieved at this stadium is 194/5 by INDW vs NZW, while 46 is the lowest score, which is made by BANW vs WIW. 

Total Matches29
Matches won batting first13
Matches won bowling first12
Average 1st innings Score124
Average 2nd innings Score98
Highest total recorded194/5 (20 Ovs) By INDW vs NZW
Lowest total recorded46/10 (14.4 Ovs) By BANW vs WIW
Highest score chased169/5 (18.2 Ovs) By WI vs BAN
Lowest score defended50/7 (9 Ovs) By INDW vs WIW

West Indies Record at Providence Stadium, Guyana 

West Indies has played 31 international matches in all formats at Providence, winning 13, losing 15, and their 3 matches ended without a result.

West Indies Test Record at Providence Stadium, Guyana

The West Indies have played 2 test matches at Guyana National Stadium and tasted an equal amount of success and failure, with one win and one loss. 

Played2
Won1
Lost1
Tied0
Draw0
No Result0

West Indies ODI record at Providence Stadium, Guyana

As per the Providence Stadium record the West Indies cricket team have played 19 ODI matches at Providence (Guyana) Stadium and won 7 of them, but they lost 11 matches, and one match ended without a result.

Played19
Won7
Lost11
Tied0
Draw0
No Result1

West Indies T20I Record at Providence Stadium, Guyana

The West Indies have played T20I matches at Providence cricket Stadium, Guyana, on 10 occasions, winning 5 of them, losing 3, and two matches that did not produce results. 

Played10
Won5
Lost3
Tied0
Draw0
No Result2

Providence Stadium Capacity

The seating capacity of Providence cricket Stadium in Guyana is 15,000. 

Providence Stadium Boundary Length

The boundary length at Providence cricket Stadium varies from 60 meters to 78 meters, with the longest being 78 meters while the shortest one measures just 60 meters. 

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Matches at Providence (Guyana) Stadium

The Providence aka Guyana National Stadium will host six games of the T20 World Cup 2024, including the semi-final No. 2. The remaining five matches taking place at this venue are Group C encounters. 

Sun, 02 JunWI Vs PNG, 2nd Match, Group C
Mon, 03 JunAFG Vs UGA, 5th Match, Group C
Wed, 05 JunPNG Vs UGA, 9th Match, Group C
Fri, 07 JunNZ Vs AFG, 14th Match, Group C
Sat, 08 JunWI Vs UGA, 18th Match, Group C
Thu, 27 JunTBC Vs TBC, Semi Final 2

Providence (Guyana) Stadium, T20 World Cup 2024 Ticket Price

The 2024 T20 World Cup ticket prices at Providence cricket Stadium range from $17 to $100 based on the category of the ticket. 

TicketPrice
Standard$17
Standard Plus$17
Premium$17
Party Stand$100
The Club – Indoor Lounge$100

Providence Stadium Photos

Also Read: Nassau County International Cricket Stadium Photos || Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Photos

FAQs

Is the pitch at Providence Stadium a batting or bowling pitch?

Providence Stadium has a history of producing low-scoring games. Batters struggle to play their shots freely here. Spinners get a lot of help from the wicket here in terms of getting turn from the surface. 

What type of pitch is Guyana National Stadium?

The pitch at Guyana National Stadium is a slow wicket where batters struggle to time the ball. Generally, bowlers, especially spinners, dominate the game here. 

How big is Providence Stadium?

Providence cricket Stadium in Guyana is one of the biggest cricket stadiums in the Caribbean Islands. It can hold up to 15,000 people. 

In which country is Providence Stadium?

The Providence cricket Stadium is situated in Guyana, which is a South American country located on the west coast of the Atlantic Ocean next to Venezuela.

What is the average score at Guyana Stadium T20Is?

The average first innings score at Guyana stadium in T20Is is 124.

Which country has the Guyana stadium?

The Guyana National Stadium is situated in Guyana, which is a South American country located on the Atlantic coast, south to Caribbean islands.

Vishal Kumar
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