2024 ICC T20 World Cup Venues [Announced]
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the 2024 T20 World Cup schedule. And with it, they have revealed the nine cricket grounds where 20 teams will go head-to-head for the T20 World Cup. This time, the USA and the West Indies will host the tournament. This World Cup is returning to the West Indies after almost a decade, while the USA will host an ICC tournament for the first time. Among the 9 venues, the West Indies has six, while the USA will host the matches at 3 locations. This article will tell you the names and details of the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup venues. Are you excited to know more about the 9th edition of this T20 tournament that has gone global? Continue reading then.
Check: ICC T20 World Cup 2024 schedule
2024 ICC T20 World Cup Venues
As we have told you, 9 West Indies and USA grounds will host 55 matches. Three of these grounds are in the USA, while the rest are in the West Indies. Let’s talk about these grounds.
Check: T20 World Cup 2024 in USA – Read more for details
| Venue | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Antigua & Barbuda | 10,000 8 matches |
| Kensington Oval Barbados | 28,000 9 matches (Final) |
| Providence Stadium Guyana | 20,000 6 matches (Semi-final) |
| Daren Sammy Cricket Ground Saint Lucia | 15,000 6 matches |
| Arnos Vale Stadium St. Vincent & the Grenadines | 18,000 5 matches |
| Brian Lara Cricket Academy Trinidad & Tobago | 15,000 5 matches (Semi-final) |
| Grand Prairie Stadium United States of America | 15,000 4 matches |
| Central Broward Park United States of America | 40,000 4 matches |
| Nassau County International Cricket Stadium United States of America | 34,000 8 matches |
Now, let’s discuss each of these venues in detail. There might be some interesting T20 stats mixed in there. So keep your eyes open and read the entire article. I know mate, reading is a bit boring. But hey, you can ride along for the love of cricket, right?
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
This stadium was made for T20 cricket. No, it was made for T20s. It was built in 2006 for the super-8 matches during the first-ever T20 World Cup. The T20 World Cup action will return with all of its glory. It has a capacity of about 10000 cricket-hungry fans.
| Location | Saint George, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda |
| Established | 2006 |
| Capacity | 10000-20000 |
Here are some T20I stats for this ground
| Highest total | Canada made 190-5 against the Bahamas |
| Lowest total | Bahamas made 68 against Canada |
| Most Runs | M Taylor (171 runs) |
| Most wickets | H Fennell (5 wickets) |
Kensington Oval
Considered one of the oldest cricket grounds in the West Indies, Kensington Oval was established back in 1871. Over its rich history, it has hosted many historical games. It will host 9 tournament matches this time, including the grand finale. It has a capacity of 28000 fans at a time. The tournament has hosted two T20 World Cup finals, including the 2007 and the 2010 T20 World Cup.
| Location | Bridgetown, Barbados |
| Established | 1871 |
| Capacity | 28000 |
| Operator | Kensington Oval Management Inc. |
These are some T20 stats from this venue.
| Highest total | West Indies made 224-5 against England |
| Lowest total | Afghanistan made 80 against South Africa |
| Most Runs | N Pooran (190 runs) |
| Most wickets | Jason Holder (18 wickets) |
Providence Stadium
This is another one of those stadiums that were made to host the first-ever T20 World Cup. It was established in 2006 and has a capacity to house 20000 cricket maniacs simultaneously. This time, it will host 6 matches, including a semi-final.
| Location | Providence, Guyana |
| Capacity | 20000 |
| Established | 2006 |
| Owner | Government of Guyana |
These are some interesting T20 stats for this ground.
| Category | Record Information |
|---|---|
| Highest Team Score | 191/5 England made vs West Indies |
| Highest Individual Score | 100 by Mahela Jayawardene vs Zimbabwe |
| Most Runs | 181 (2 Innings) Mahela Jayawardene |
| Best Bowling in an Innings | 3/5 by Scott Styris vs Zimbabwe |
| Most Wickets | 5 wickets (2 Matches) by Darren Sammy |
Daren Sammy Cricket Ground
Previously known as Beausejour Cricket Ground, the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground was established in 2002, and renamed to the current one after Daren Sammy won the 2016 T20 World Cup. It can house up to 13000 fans and has hosted multiple T20 world cups.
| Location | Gros Islet, Saint Lucia |
| Established | 2002 |
| Capacity | 13000 |
These are some interesting T20 stats from this venue.
| Matches Played | 18 | ||
| Matches Won by Home Side | 5 | ||
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 4 | ||
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 9 | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 9 | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 9 | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 9 | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 9 | ||
| Highest total | West Indies made 199-8 against Australia | ||
| Lowest total | West Indies made 105-10 against Australia | ||
Arnos Vale Stadium
Established in 1981, the Arnos Vale can host Football and Cricket matches. It has the capacity to house about 18000 cricket fanatics. The first T20 was played between the West Indies and Pakistan in 2013. This year, it will host 5 T20 World Cup matches.
| Location | Arnos Vale, St. Vincent. |
| Capacity | 18000 |
| Owner | Windward Islands Cricket Board |
| Established | 1981 |
Here are some T20 stats for Arnos Vale.
| Hightest total | Pakistan made 158-8 against the West Indies |
| Lowest total | West Indies scored 124-10 against Pakistan |
| Highest score | Kieron Pollard scored 49 runs against Pakistan |
| Most wickets | Zulfiqar Babar (5 wickets) |
Brian Lara Cricket Academy
Named after the batting legend of the West Indies, this stadium was established in 2007. However, it took 10 years to complete the construction. It can host up to 15000 spectators at a time. This year, it will host 5 matches including the semi-final.
| Location | Tarouba, San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago |
| Established | 2007 |
| Capacity | 15000 |
| Owner | Government of Trinidad and Tobago |
These are some interesting stats that we gathered about this cricket ground.
| Matches Played | 4 | ||
| Matches Won by Home Side | 2 | ||
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 2 | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 3 | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 1 | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 2 | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 2 | ||
| Highest total | England made 267-3 against the West Indies | ||
| Lowest total | England made 132-10 against the West Indies | ||
Grand Prairie Stadium
Established in 2008, it was first used as a baseball stadium. Also, there have been numerous names for it. Previously, people have used names like QuikTrip Park, and AirHogs Stadium. The stadium in Texas has hosted the major venue for the Major League Cricket, America’s T20 franchise league. It can host up to 15000 fans and will host 4 matches in this tournament.
So far, the stadium has yet to host an international T20 match. However, here are some interesting T20 domestic cricket stats.
| Total Matches Played | 11 |
| Matches Batting First Won | 8 |
| Matches Batting Second Won | 3 |
| Avg. Score in 1st Innings | 166 |
| Highest Score | San Francisco Unicorns 215/5 |
| Lowest Score | Los Angeles Knight Riders 50/10 |
Central Broward Park
This is one of the only dedicated cricket stadiums in the USA. It was established in 2007 and can house up to 40000 cricket fans. So far, this is the most in this tournament by any venue. So expect some cricket-hungry fans in the stands.
| Location | Lauderhill, Florida |
| Established | 2007 |
| Capacity | 40000 |
| Owner | Broward County, Florida |
Here are some T20I stats for this ground. Luckily, this ground has seen some international action.
| Total Matches Played | 13 |
| Matches Batting First Won | 9 |
| Matches Batting Second Won | 4 |
| Tie | 0 |
| Avg. Score in 1st Innings | 167 |
| Highest Score | West Indies 245/6 |
| Lowest Score | New Zealand 81/10 |
Nassau County International Cricket Stadium
This stadium is still under construction. However, this battlefield will host the India vs Pakistan match of the T20 World Cup. After the construction, the temporary stadium will have a capacity of 34000 fans. This is quite the number. But, will it be enough for the India vs Pakistan clash? Another worrisome thing is that the builders haven’t even begun constructing the stadium, and this venue has to host 8 tournament matches. We will see what happens.
Conclusion
The tournament will start on 1 June and continue until 29 June 2024. This time, 9 venues will host. Apart from the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, all the grounds are set for the mega-event that happens once every two years. Are you ready for the 2024 T20 CWC? I am sure you are. Turn on the notifications so you will never miss any updates from us.
