Team India is set to face Bangladesh in their second match of the T20 World Cup Super 8 stage at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Saturday. India has been unbeaten in the tournament so far and looks to continue their winning streak. Here’s a look at the pitch report and key stats for the venue.
Key Statistics
– Total Matches Played: 15
– Matches Won Batting First: 11
– Matches Won Bowling First: 4
– Average First Innings Score: 138
– Highest Total Recorded: 190 by Canada vs Bermuda
– Lowest Total Recorded: 68 by Bermuda vs Canada
– Highest Score Chased: 149 by Bermuda vs USA
– Lowest Score Defended: 95 by India Women vs West Indies Women
The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua, has hosted five matches in this tournament, with teams batting second winning three of those games. Captains who have won the toss have often chosen to chase, a strategy that has a 50% success rate at this venue. The highest score recorded in this tournament at the stadium is 153, while the average score is 94. Given these stats, the captain winning the toss might prefer to bowl first in the India vs Bangladesh match.
With an average first innings score of 138 and a highest total of 190, the pitch at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium seems to favor the batters. However, teams batting second have found success here as well. India will aim to utilize these conditions to their advantage against Bangladesh.