Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Antigua Pitch Report For ABF Vs BR CPL 2024 Match

Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua [X]Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua [X]

This evening, Antigua and Barbuda Falcons will cross swords against Barbados Royals in the fourth group-stage match of the ongoing Caribbean Premier League season. Led by Chris Green, the Falcons had a disastrous start to the tournament, losing two consecutive matches. 

After St Kitts and Nevis Patriots pipped them by one wicket, Guyana Amazon Warriors handed them a three-wicket defeat, courtesy of a match-winning cameo from Dwaine Pretorius. 

On the other hand, this will be Barbados Royals' first appearance in the tournament. They had a horrendous run last year, finishing fifth with only three victories in ten matches. However, they have a robust squad this time and would like to have a winning start to this season. 

As the stage is set for a fascinating clash, let's see how the surface at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua will behave throughout the match. 

Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Antigua Pitch Report

The pitch at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua ensures a balanced contest between bat and ball. The average score at this venue reads a reasonably good 166.5 in CPL 2024, suggesting the track's conduciveness for batting. 

However, as it's a day game, the wicket might be slightly on the slower side. As a result, the batters must adapt to its pace and bounce before playing their shots fearlessly. 

If the sun beats down, the pitch will only become drier and assist the spinners, particularly in the latter half. So, although the chasing teams have won both games in Antigua this season, the toss-winner might opt to bat in this affair.