Providence Stadium: Cricket World Cup Host and Multi-Sport Venue
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Built for the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup, Providence Stadium in Guyana played a crucial role in the Super Eights stage. Beyond cricket, it became a versatile venue, hosting historic floodlit ODIs in the Caribbean during the 2016 Tri Series.
Since its 2008 Test debut, including sporadic Tests, and key matches in the 2010 ICC World Twenty20, the stadium diversified to football, rugby sevens, and cultural events like Carifesta10.
Home to the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the Caribbean Premier League’s early seasons, Providence Stadium was a joint effort between the Governments of Guyana and India, designed by R.K. & Associates and constructed by the Shapoorji Pallonji Group, starting in May 2005 with an estimated cost of $25,000,000 US.
Providence Stadium Capacity
Providence Stadium has a seating capacity of 15,000, making it one of the largest sports arenas in Guyana. In addition to the sporting facilities, the complex includes a shopping mall and luxury apartments. The Princess International Hotel is situated adjacent to the stadium, further enhancing its amenities and overall infrastructure. The stadium has become a central hub for various sports and entertainment events in the region.
Is Providence Stadium for Bowling or Batting Friendly?
Providence Stadium in Guyana tends to be more bowling-friendly than batting-friendly. The pitch is known for its slower nature, making it challenging for batters to play shots. The bowlers, especially those who can deliver slower deliveries, cutters, and exploit the slower nature of the pitch, tend to excel. Spinners also find assistance from the wicket, gaining grip and causing difficulties for batsmen.
Despite smaller boundaries that can aid the batsmen, the generally slow outfield adds an additional challenge for scoring runs easily. The statistics reveal that the average 1st innings score on this ground is just 146 runs, indicating that it is not a high-scoring venue.
Providence Stadium History Events
| Format | Team 1 | Team 2 | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test | West Indies | Sri Lanka | 22-26, Mar 2008 |
| Test | West Indies | Pakistan | 12-15, May 2011 |
| ODI | Sri Lanka | South Africa | 28-Mar-2007 |
| ODI | West Indies | Bangladesh | 16-Jul-2022 |
| T20I | Sri Lanka | New Zealand | 30-Apr-2010 |
| T20I | West Indies | India | 08-Aug-2023 |
T20 World Cup 2024 Pitch Report Conclusion
Providence Stadium in Guyana, built for the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup, has been a dynamic venue hosting Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. Notable records include Sri Lanka’s 476/8 dec. in Tests, West Indies’ 309/6 in ODIs, and memorable T20I performances. Its history reflects a balance between challenging conditions for both batsmen and bowlers, contributing to its significance in cricketing events.
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