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Kensington Oval T20I average score and records
Data through 10 November 2024Last updated 10 November 2024
Kensington Oval has hosted 33 T20I matches in the data (2008–2024), and the average completed first-innings score is 160.3 from 30 innings. That is 10.1 runs higher than the T20I average of 150.2 across all grounds in the data. In 30 matches with a winner, batting first came out ahead more often: 18 wins batting first against 12 batting second. Captains who won the toss chose to field 61% of the time, and the toss winner won 67% of decided matches.
Matches
33
2008–2024
Avg 1st innings
160.3
30 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
145.1
30 innings
Won chasing
40%
12 of 30 results
Toss winner won
67%
20 of 30
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 162.2 |
| 2014 | 162.3 |
| 2022 | 174.0 |
| 2024 | 154.2 |
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 | 62 | 46.2 | 1.58 | 7.70 |
| Middle overs | 62 | 64.9 | 2.68 | 7.47 |
| Death overs | 57 | 43.4 | 2.53 | 9.63 |
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 (T20I)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Indies | 224/5 | 20 | England | 2022-01-26 | Won |
| England | 204/9 | 20 | West Indies | 2022-01-26 | Lost |
| Australia | 201/7 | 20 | England | 2024-06-08 | Won |
| Sri Lanka | 195/3 | 20 | West Indies | 2010-05-07 | Won |
| England | 193/6 | 20 | West Indies | 2022-01-29 | Won |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 87 | 16.2 | Australia | 2010-05-09 | Lost |
| England | 103 | 19.4 | West Indies | 2022-01-22 | Lost |
| Oman | 109 | 19.4 | Namibia | 2024-06-02 | Tied |
| Bangladesh | 114 | 18.4 | Australia | 2010-05-05 | Lost |
| United States of America | 115 | 18.5 | England | 2024-06-23 | Lost |
Most runs at Kensington Oval in T20I matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jos Buttler | 8 | 317 | 45.29 | 160.9 | 83 | 0 | 3 |
| Nicholas Pooran | 10 | 269 | 33.62 | 121.7 | 70 | 0 | 1 |
| Philip Salt | 8 | 265 | 44.17 | 176.7 | 103 | 1 | 1 |
| David Warner | 7 | 252 | 36.00 | 140.8 | 72 | 0 | 3 |
| Rovman Powell | 7 | 244 | 48.80 | 166.0 | 107 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris Gayle | 5 | 189 | 37.80 | 133.1 | 98 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Pietersen | 3 | 173 | 86.50 | 149.1 | 73 | 0 | 2 |
| Brandon King | 8 | 148 | 21.14 | 107.2 | 52 | 0 | 1 |
| Shai Hope | 5 | 144 | 36.00 | 132.1 | 82 | 0 | 1 |
| Moeen Ali | 8 | 141 | 17.62 | 139.6 | 63 | 0 | 1 |
Most wickets at Kensington Oval in T20I matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Holder | 7 | 18 | 11.89 | 8.34 | 5/27 |
| Adil Rashid | 11 | 16 | 17.75 | 6.76 | 3/32 |
| Romario Shepherd | 8 | 11 | 24.18 | 11.24 | 3/59 |
| Akeal Hosein | 9 | 10 | 20.90 | 6.53 | 4/30 |
| Chris Jordan | 8 | 10 | 25.30 | 9.79 | 4/10 |
| DP Nannes | 4 | 9 | 10.11 | 6.07 | 4/18 |
| Liam Livingstone | 8 | 9 | 19.33 | 8.70 | 2/16 |
| Dwayne Bravo | 7 | 8 | 25.25 | 8.42 | 2/27 |
| Ryan Sidebottom | 3 | 7 | 11.00 | 7.00 | 3/23 |
| K Santokie | 2 | 6 | 8.00 | 6.00 | 4/21 |
Recent matches at Kensington Oval
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov 2024 | West Indies 158/8 (20 ov) England 161/3 (14.5 ov) | England won by 7 wickets |
| 9 Nov 2024 | West Indies 182/9 (20 ov) England 183/2 (16.5 ov) | England won by 8 wickets |
| 29 Jun 2024 | India 176/7 (20 ov) South Africa 169/8 (20 ov) | India won by 7 runs |
| 23 Jun 2024 | United States of America 115 (18.5 ov) England 117/0 (9.4 ov) | England won by 10 wickets |
| 21 Jun 2024 | United States of America 128 (19.5 ov) West Indies 130/1 (10.5 ov) | West Indies won by 9 wickets |
| 8 Jun 2024 | Australia 201/7 (20 ov) England 165/6 (20 ov) | Australia won by 36 runs |
| 6 Jun 2024 | Namibia 155/9 (20 ov) Scotland 157/5 (18.3 ov) | Scotland won by 5 wickets |
| 5 Jun 2024 | Australia 164/5 (20 ov) Oman 125/9 (20 ov) | Australia won by 39 runs |
| 4 Jun 2024 | Scotland 90/0 (10 ov) England – | No result |
| 2 Jun 2024 | Oman 109 (19.4 ov) Namibia 109/6 (20 ov) | Match tied (Namibia won the Super Over) |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Kensington Oval in T20I matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Kensington Oval in T20I matches is 160.3 runs, from 30 innings between 2008 and 2024. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Kensington Oval in T20I matches?
The highest total in the data is 224/5 by West Indies against England on 26 January 2022.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Kensington Oval in T20I matches?
In the 30 matches with a result, teams batting first won 18 (60%) and teams batting second won 12 (40%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Kensington Oval in T20I matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 87 by Sri Lanka against Australia on 9 May 2010.
What is the highest successful run chase at Kensington Oval in T20I matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 183.
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.