As co-hosts to the north gear up for a series of firsts, the West Indies once again opens its doors to the global cricket community, providing a stage for the game’s modern greats to add to the region’s storied cricketing heritage.
Essential Information for T20 World Cup 2024
Six grounds across the West Indies are set to host a total of 24 group stage matches, all 12 second round fixtures, and both semi-finals, culminating in the tournament final.
Experience the vibrant and colorful Caribbean venues as they contribute new chapters to their legendary cricket history during the Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
A Glimpse at New York, Dallas, and Lauderhill Venues for the T20 World Cup
Guyana National Stadium (Providence), Guyana
Constructed in 2006 for the 2007 Cricket World Cup, the Providence Stadium is located on the east bank of the Demerara River, a short distance south of Georgetown, the capital of Guyana. The grass mound at the cover/backward square-leg boundary is a favorite spot for fans, with shaded stands surrounding the rest of the ground. Notably, Lasith Malinga achieved the remarkable feat of taking four wickets in four consecutive deliveries here, leading Sri Lanka to a stunning victory over South Africa in the Super 8s stage 17 years ago. The West Indies will kick off their tournament at this venue against Papua New Guinea on June 2. Five group matches and a semi-final on June 27 will also take place here.
Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
The Kensington Oval, the largest Caribbean venue in terms of permanent capacity (28,000), is located in the west of Bridgetown, Barbados. With a cricket history spanning over 120 years, the ground hosted matches featuring international touring teams as early as 1895. The venue was upgraded for the 2007 Cricket World Cup and saw England clinch the T20 World Cup 2010 against Australia. The Kensington Oval will host the first half of Group B matches, three second round games, and the final on June 29.
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua
Located a 15-minute drive from St. Johns, the capital city, the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium was built for the 2007 Cricket World Cup, where it hosted six Super 8 matches. The venue will host four second round matches in the upcoming T20 World Cup after concluding the latter part of Group B. Teams such as Oman, Namibia, and England will play at this ground twice. Stands are named after Antigua’s cricket legends, Sir Curtly Ambrose and Sir Andy Roberts.
Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago
Situated in Tarouba, on the outskirts of San Fernando in southern Trinidad, the Brian Lara Cricket Academy replaced Guaracara Park as the premier cricket ground in 2008. Having hosted elite cricket since 2017, the multi-purpose facility has undergone upgrades for the upcoming tournament and will host four group matches starting June 12, along with a semi-final on June 26.
Arnos Vale Ground, Arnos Vale, St Vincent
A multi-purpose venue also used for football, the Arnos Vale Ground has been hosting international cricket since 1981, when the West Indies narrowly defeated England by two runs in an ODI. Located just outside Kingstown, the stadium has a capacity of 18,000 and will host T20 World Cup matches starting June 13, when Bangladesh faces The Netherlands. Nepal will also compete against South Africa and Bangladesh here, with the venue hosting two second round fixtures on June 22 and 24.
Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia
Renamed in 2016 after the beloved cricketing son of the nation, Daren Sammy, who captained the West Indies to their second T20 World Cup title, the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium is located on the outskirts of Rodney Bay. The Beausejour Hills, which gave the ground its name from 2002 to 2016, provide a picturesque backdrop. The stadium hosted its first international match in June 2002, an ODI between the West Indies and New Zealand. The oval-shaped surface features longer boundaries straight of the wicket and shorter ones square of the wicket. Sammy enjoys the rare honor of having the ground named after him, while a stand is named after another Saint Lucia native and T20 World Cup winner, Johnson Charles.
