Sir Vivian Richards Stadium was established in 2006 for use in the 2007 Cricket World Cup. This stadium hosted the Super 8 matches in the 2007 ODI World Cup. Sir Viv Richards Stadium is located in Antigua and Barbuda’s North Sound and can hold up to 10,000 people to its fullest capacity. The bowling ends at this venue are named after two legends of West Indian cricket, Andy Roberts and Curtly Ambrose. The longest boundary at this stadium measures just 63 meters, while the shortest one is just 58 meters long.
An Overview of the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
| Venue Name | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium |
| Opened | 2006 |
| Location | North Sound, Antigua, West Indies |
| Seating Capacity | 10,000 |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced wicket with something in the surface for Batters and bowlers batting is easier in the first innings wickets get slower with the progress of the game and bowlers dominate the second innings |
| Shortest Boundary Distance | 58 meters |
| Longest Boundary Distance | 63 meters |
| Bowling Ends | Andy Roberts End, Curtly Ambrose End |
| Floodlights | Yes |
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Sir Vivian Stadium is a superb wicket for cricket because it provides equal assistance to both batsmen and bowlers. Bowlers get a little bit of an extra advantage from the surface as the game progresses due to the slowing down of the pitch, which makes it difficult for batters to properly time the ball.
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Stats & Records
The average first-batting score at this venue is just 123, which shows that batters struggle to score big runs here. The highest recorded total at this stadium is 190/5 by Canada against the Bahamas in a T20 match.
| Total Matches | 29 |
| Matches won batting first | 14 |
| Matches won bowling first | 13 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 123 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 105 |
| Highest total recorded | 190/5 (20 Ovs) By CAN vs BHM |
| Lowest total recorded | 68/10 (15.2 Ovs) By BHM vs CAN |
| Highest score chased | 149/8 (20 Ovs) By BER vs USA |
| Lowest score defended | 95/5 (20 Ovs) By INDW vs WIW |
West Indies record at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
The West Indies played a total of 34 international matches at Sir Viv Richards Stadium, of which 13 were won, 15 were lost, and six were drawn.
West Indies Test record at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
The West Indies have played 12 test matches at this venue, winning 4 of them, losing 2 and drawing 6.
| Played | 12 |
| Won | 4 |
| Lost | 2 |
| Draw | 6 |
| Tie | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
West Indies ODI record at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
At Vivian Richards Stadium, the West Indies have played 18 ODI matches and won 7 of them and lost 11.
| Played | 18 |
| Won | 7 |
| Lost | 11 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tie | 0 |
| No Result |
West Indies T20I record at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
The West Indies team has played just 4 T20I matches at Sir Viv Richards Cricket Stadium and tasted an equal amount of success and failure by winning and losing 2 matches each.
| Played | 4 |
| Won | 2 |
| Lost | 2 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tie | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Matches at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground will host a total of 8 World Cup matches, four of which are Group B matches and the other four are Super 8 matches.
| Date | Matches |
|---|---|
| Sun, 09 Jun | OMAN Vs SCO, 20th Match, Group B |
Tue, 11 Jun | AUS Vs NAM, 24th Match, Group B |
| Thu, 13 Jun | ENG Vs OMAN, 28th Match, Group B |
| Sat, 15 Jun | NAM Vs ENG, 34th Match, Group B |
| Wed, 19 Jun | A2 Vs D1, Super 8 Group 2 |
| Thu, 20 Jun | B2 Vs D2, Super 8 Group 1 |
| Sat, 22 Jun | A1 Vs D2, Super 8 Group 1 |
| Sun, 23 Jun | C2 Vs D1, Super 8 Group 2 |
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium T20 World Cup Ticket Price
The T20 World Cup 2024 ticket price at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium varies between $6 and $300.
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Grass & Mound | $6 |
| Standard | $17 |
| Standard Plus | $17 |
| Premium | $17 |
| Party Stand | $25 |
| The Club – Open Air | $300 |
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Photos
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FAQs
What is the boundary length at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium?
The boundary length at Sir Vivian Stadium varies between 58 and 63 meters, with 63 meters being the longest and 58 meters being the shortest boundary at this venue.
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium is in which country?
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium is located in Antigua and Barbuda.
Is the pitch at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium a batting or bowling pitch?
The pitch at Sir Vivian Stadium is a balanced surface favoring both batsmen and bowlers, slowing down gradually throughout the game.
What is the capacity of the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium?
Sir Vivian Stadium can accommodate 10,000 people on a match day.
