In the T20 World Cup 2024, the Indian team will start its campaign in the Super-8 against Afghanistan. This match will be played on June 20 at Kensington Oval ground in Bridgetown, West Indies. This ground has been bad for the Indian team. India has not won a single T20 or Test match on this ground. India has played all the matches of the tournament in America so far.
India will play 3 matches in Super 8
Now India has to play 3 matches in the next stage of the tournament i.e. Super-8. All these matches will be played in West Indies. Before India's match, let us know what kind of matches have been played on this ground so far. How many runs have been scored in these matches. Did the batsmen or bowlers get help in the match?
The first match was low scoring
The first match of this World Cup was played on 3 June at the Oval ground. This match was played between Namibia and Oman. In this match, Namibia batted first and scored 109 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 20 overs. The target was considered small in terms of the pitch, but while chasing this small target, Oman's team was all out for 109 runs in 19.4 overs. When the match was tied, a super over was played between the two teams. In which Namibia won by 11 runs.
Australia made the highest score
The Australian team has made the highest score on the Oval ground in this World Cup. Australia made this score against England on 8 June. In this match, Australia batted and scored 201 runs at the loss of 7 wickets in 20 overs. While chasing the target, England's team could make only 165 runs at the loss of 6 wickets in 20 overs. Australia won this match by 36 runs.
How were the results of the match?
So far, 5 matches of T20 World Cup 2024 have been played on this ground. In these, the match between England and Scotland was canceled due to rain, while the match between Namibia and Oman was decided by Super Over. While in the other 3 matches, the team batting first has won 2 matches and the team batting later has won 1 match.
Results of T20 World Cup 2024 matches played at the Oval
1st match – 3 June (Namibia vs Oman)
- Namibia – 109/6 in 20 overs
- Oman – 109/6 in 19.4 overs
- Namibia won by 11 runs in the Super Over.
2nd Match – 4 June (England vs Scotland)
- Scotland – 90/0 in 10 overs
- match cancelled due to rain
3rd Match- 6 June (Australia vs Oman)
- Australia- 164/5 in 20 overs
- Oman – 125/9 in 20 overs
- Australia won by 39 runs
4th Match – 7 June (Namibia v Scotland)
- Namibia – 155/9 in 20 overs
- Scotland – 157/5 in 18.3 overs
- Scotland won by 5 wickets
5th Match- 8 June (Australia vs England)
- Australia- 201/7 in 20 overs
- England- 165/6 in 20 overs
- Australia won by 36 runs