West Indies vs England 1st T20I 2024: Kensington Oval, Barbados pitch history and ODI records

The ground where Team India ended their ICC trophy drought is ready to host the opening T20I between the West Indies and England. The five-match T20I series kickstarts on Sunday, November 10, with the first two matches scheduled at the Kensington Oval in Barbados.

Both teams will welcome some of their star players, with Jos Buttler back for England as skipper. For the West Indies, the likes of Andre Russell, Nicholas Pooran, and Shimron Hetmyer return.

Ahead of the first West Indies vs England T20I, here are some important numbers you need to know from previous T20 internationals played at the venue in Barbados.

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Kensington Oval, Barbados T20I records & stats

Compared to other grounds, quite a few runs were scored at the Kensington Oval during the T20 World Cup earlier this year. It's a sporty pitch, offering something to all. Below are the important stats that you need to know.

T20I matches played: 33

Won by teams batting first: 20

Won by teams batting second: 11

Abandoned: 2

Highest individual score: 107 - Rovman Powell (WI) vs England, 2022

Best bowling figures: 5/27 - Jason Holder (WI) vs England, 2022

Highest team total: 224/5 - West Indies vs England, 2022

Lowest team total: 80 - Afghanistan vs South Africa, 2010

Highest successful run-chase: 172/6 - West Indies vs England, 2023

Average first innings score: 153

Average runs per wicket: 22.03

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Kensington Oval, Barbados pitch report: WI vs ENG

Australia v England - ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup West Indies & USA 2024 - Source: Getty

It is not the biggest of grounds in the West Indies, with the square boundaries being 69 and 60 meters. The straight boundaries are also 73 meters long. Hence, all the power hitters might find it easy to play big shots here.

During the T20 World Cup 2024, pacers took 70 wickets at the venue while spinners managed 35 scalps. However, spinners with great variations might be difficult to play here in Barbados.

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Kensington Oval, Barbados last T20I match

South Africa v India: Final - ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup West Indies & USA 2024 - Source: Getty

Who can forget the last time Barbados hosted a T20I? India scripted history and won their second T20 World Cup title, beating South Africa in the summit clash on June 29.

After opting to bat first, India found themselves in deep trouble as they lost three wickets for 34. Axar Patel and Virat Kohli combined to resurrect the Indian innings as the Men in Blue posted 176/7. Keshav Maharaj and Anrich Nortje took two wickets each.

In reply, the Indian pacers did an awesome job. While Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller threatened to take the game away from India, Jasprit Bumrah's twin strikes and Hardik Pandya's three-wicket haul restricted the Proteas to 169/8.