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Kensington Oval Caribbean Premier League stats: average score and records
Data through 20 September 2026Last updated 20 September 2026
Kensington Oval has hosted 51 CPL matches in the data (2013–2026), and the average completed first-innings score is 154.9 from 48 innings. That is 4.7 runs lower than the Caribbean Premier League average of 159.6 across all grounds in the data. Teams batting first won 24 of 50 matches with a result (48%), and teams batting second won 26 (52%). Captains who won the toss chose to field 76% of the time, and the toss winner won 60% of decided matches.
Matches
51
2013–2026
Avg 1st innings
154.9
48 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
138.5
48 innings
Won chasing
52%
26 of 50 results
Toss winner won
60%
30 of 50
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 122.3 |
| 2014 | 179.5 |
| 2015 | 139.2 |
| 2016 | 175.0 |
| 2017 | 154.2 |
| 2018 | 145.2 |
| 2019 | 152.2 |
| 2023 | 182.8 |
| 2024 | 157.0 |
| 2025 | 171.8 |
| 2026 | 138.7 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Scoring by phase at Kensington Oval Barbados
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 96 | 44.7 | 1.79 | 7.45 |
| Middle overs | 95 | 63.8 | 2.52 | 7.33 |
| Death overs | 85 | 43.9 | 2.44 | 9.81 |
T20 phases: overs 1–6, 7–15, 16–20 (The Hundred: first 25 balls, middle, last 25 balls). Run rate is runs per six legal balls.
Highest and lowest totals at Kensington Oval (CPL)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbados Royals | 223/2 | 18.1 | St Kitts and Nevis Patriots | 2023-09-03 | Won |
| St Kitts and Nevis Patriots | 220/4 | 20 | Barbados Royals | 2023-09-03 | Lost |
| Jamaica Kingsmen | 207/5 | 19.4 | Guyana Amazon Warriors | 2026-09-18 | Won |
| Guyana Amazon Warriors | 206/4 | 20 | Jamaica Kingsmen | 2026-09-18 | Lost |
| Barbados Royals | 205/6 | 20 | Guyana Amazon Warriors | 2024-09-14 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinbago Knight Riders | 52 | 12.5 | Barbados Royals | 2013-08-03 | Lost |
| Barbados Royals | 59 | 13.4 | Guyana Amazon Warriors | 2017-08-29 | Lost |
| Barbados Royals | 61 | 12.1 | Trinbago Knight Riders | 2023-08-30 | Lost |
| Guyana Amazon Warriors | 76 | 15 | Antigua and Barbuda Falcons | 2026-09-17 | Lost |
| St Kitts and Nevis Patriots | 88 | 17.1 | Guyana Amazon Warriors | 2023-09-02 | Lost |
Most runs at Kensington Oval in CPL matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock | 15 | 547 | 45.58 | 137.1 | 115 | 1 | 3 |
| Dwayne Smith | 18 | 529 | 35.27 | 128.4 | 110 | 3 | 1 |
| Brandon King | 15 | 483 | 40.25 | 128.1 | 98 | 0 | 3 |
| Kieron Pollard | 22 | 481 | 26.72 | 132.1 | 82 | 0 | 2 |
| Nicholas Pooran | 18 | 452 | 25.11 | 145.8 | 81 | 0 | 2 |
| Shoaib Malik | 13 | 424 | 42.40 | 122.9 | 78 | 0 | 2 |
| Rovman Powell | 17 | 381 | 54.43 | 158.8 | 59 | 0 | 2 |
| Johnson Charles | 13 | 369 | 28.38 | 123.8 | 78 | 0 | 3 |
| Rahkeem Cornwall | 11 | 321 | 35.67 | 180.3 | 102 | 1 | 1 |
| Maaz Sadaqat | 4 | 314 | 78.50 | 198.7 | 114 | 2 | 0 |
Most wickets at Kensington Oval in CPL matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Holder | 29 | 32 | 25.56 | 7.69 | 3/11 |
| Chris Green | 16 | 19 | 17.37 | 6.35 | 4/14 |
| Ravi Rampaul | 13 | 19 | 20.21 | 8.35 | 3/16 |
| Daniel Sams | 10 | 17 | 15.88 | 6.92 | 3/29 |
| Kieron Pollard | 13 | 16 | 18.44 | 7.44 | 3/15 |
| Waqar Salamkheil | 5 | 12 | 7.83 | 4.90 | 4/14 |
| Sunil Narine | 10 | 12 | 16.67 | 5.33 | 4/12 |
| Gudakesh Motie | 9 | 12 | 17.00 | 7.03 | 3/29 |
| Andre Russell | 9 | 12 | 20.67 | 8.36 | 3/13 |
| RR Emrit | 12 | 12 | 22.92 | 7.05 | 2/20 |
Recent matches at Kensington Oval
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep 2026 | Jamaica Kingsmen 170/9 (20 ov) Antigua and Barbuda Falcons 173/2 (16.4 ov) | Antigua and Barbuda Falcons won by 8 wickets |
| 18 Sep 2026 | Guyana Amazon Warriors 206/4 (20 ov) Jamaica Kingsmen 207/5 (19.4 ov) | Jamaica Kingsmen won by 5 wickets |
| 17 Sep 2026 | Guyana Amazon Warriors 76 (15 ov) Antigua and Barbuda Falcons 77/1 (5.2 ov) | Antigua and Barbuda Falcons won by 9 wickets |
| 16 Sep 2026 | Barbados Royals 144/6 (20 ov) Jamaica Kingsmen 145/1 (14.1 ov) | Jamaica Kingsmen won by 9 wickets |
| 13 Sep 2026 | Guyana Amazon Warriors 99 (18.1 ov) Barbados Royals 100/4 (14.5 ov) | Barbados Royals won by 6 wickets |
| 12 Sep 2026 | Jamaica Kingsmen 150/9 (20 ov) Barbados Royals 151/8 (20 ov) | Barbados Royals won by 2 wickets |
| 10 Sep 2026 | St Kitts and Nevis Patriots 118 (20 ov) Barbados Royals 120/6 (18 ov) | Barbados Royals won by 4 wickets |
| 6 Sep 2026 | St Lucia Kings 138/6 (20 ov) Barbados Royals 139/2 (17.5 ov) | Barbados Royals won by 8 wickets |
| 5 Sep 2026 | Trinbago Knight Riders 147/6 (20 ov) Barbados Royals 112 (18.3 ov) | Trinbago Knight Riders won by 35 runs |
| 12 Sep 2025 | Trinbago Knight Riders 166/8 (20 ov) Barbados Royals 172/3 (19 ov) | Barbados Royals won by 7 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Kensington Oval in CPL matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Kensington Oval in CPL matches is 154.9 runs, from 48 innings between 2013 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Kensington Oval in CPL matches?
The highest total in the data is 223/2 by Barbados Royals against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots on 3 September 2023.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Kensington Oval in CPL matches?
In the 50 matches with a result, teams batting first won 24 (48%) and teams batting second won 26 (52%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Kensington Oval in CPL matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 52 by Trinbago Knight Riders against Barbados Royals on 3 August 2013.
What is the highest successful run chase at Kensington Oval in CPL matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 223.
Also known as: Kensington Oval Barbados.
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Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Averages use completed innings in matches not decided by a rain rule. Definitions: methodology.