Sir Vivian Richards Stadium is a cricket facility in North Sound, Saint George City of Antigua and Barbuda Island. This Cricket stadium of the Caribbean was named after former West Indies cricket captain and legendary batter Viv Richards.
Table of Contents
Just 1200 meters away from the sea coast, the stadium is about a 10–20 minute driving distance from the capital city, St. John’s. The nearest airport to the sports facility is Antigua (ANU) Airport which is 4.2 km away from the stadium. The coordinates of the stadium are 17.1032° N, 61.7849° W.
Originally constructed for the 2007 Cricket World Cup, where it hosted Super 8 matches, the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium is set to shine once again after 17 years. In the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, this iconic Antigua venue will feature prominently, hosting eight crucial group stage and Super 8 matches.
While the stadium typically accommodates 10,000 spectators, its capacity was temporarily doubled for the 2007 World Cup. The architectural layout includes two primary stands: the Northern Stand and the five-story South Stand. In a tribute to cricket legends, the north and south ends were renamed in honor of Sir Curtly Ambrose and Sir Andy Roberts before the start of the first Test against England on April 13, 2015.
Overview of Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
- Ground Name- Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
- Address- 4638+73J, Sir Sydney Walling Highway (Factory Road, North Sound, Antigua & Barbuda
[coordinates- 17.1032° N, 61.7849° W] - Nearest Airport- Antigua (ANU) Airport
- Capacity- 10,000
- Inaugurated- 2007
- Ends- Andy Roberts End, Curtly Ambrose End
- Flood Lights- Yes
Stats and Records
Test Cricket
- Total Matches– 12
- Matches won batting first– 2
- Matches won bowling first– 4
- Average 1st innings Score– 272
- Average 2nd innings Score– 319
- Average 3rd innings Score– 277
- Average 4th innings Score– 166
ODI Cricket
- Total Matches– 37
- Matches won batting first– 17
- Matches won bowling first– 19
- Average 1st innings Score– 229
- Average 2nd innings Score– 199
T20I Circket
- Total Matches– 29
- Matches won batting first– 14
- Matches won bowling first– 13
- Average 1st innings Score– 123
- Average 2nd innings Score– 105
ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Fixtures At This Venue
| Date/Day | Match No. | Fixture | Group | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 9, Sun | 20th Match | Oman vs Scotland | Group B | 10:30 PM IST/ 01:00 PM LOCAL |
| June 11, Tues | 24th Match | Australia vs Namibia | Group B | 06:00 AM IST/ 08:30 PM LOCAL |
| June 13, Wed | 28th Match | England vs Oman | Group B | 11:59 PM IST/ 03:00 PM LOCAL |
| June 15, Thur | 34th Match | Namibia vs England | Group B | 10:30 PM IST/ 01:00 PM LOCAL |
| June 19, Sat | Super 8 | A2 vs D1 | Group 2 | 08:00 PM IST/10:30 AM LOCAL |
| June 20, Thur | Super 8 | B2 vs D2 | Group 1 | 06:00 AM IST/ 08:30 PM LOCAL |
| June 22, Sat | Super 8 | A1 vs D2 | Group 1 | 08:00 PM IST/10:30 AM LOCAL |
| June 23, Sun | Super 8 | C2 vs D1 | Group 2 | 06:00 AM IST/ 08:30 PM LOCAL |
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Pitch Report
The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium boasts an excellent cricket wicket, striking a fine balance between aiding both batsmen and bowlers. Initially, the pitch offers a fair contest, but as the match unfolds, bowlers gain a slight edge due to the pitch’s gradual slowdown, making timing challenging for the batsmen. Despite this, spectators can look forward to an equitable duel between bat and ball. The toss-winning team might strategically opt to bowl first, setting themselves up for a manageable chase later on.
READ: Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad Ground Full Details, Stats and Records, and More
Sources- Wikipedia, ICC Official Website
