Carrying the momentum from their recent 2-1 victory over England in the ODI series, the West Indies, led by Rovman Powell in the T20 format, approach the series with considerable confidence. The inclusion of the dynamic all-rounder Andre Russell further bolsters the West Indies squad.
WI vs ENG 1st T20 Kensington Oval Barbados Pitch Report Today Match 2023
The pitch at Kensington Oval offers balanced support to both batsmen and bowlers. Batters can benefit from good bounce and carry, with the ball coming onto the bat smoothly as the game advances. However, the pitch’s slow nature is anticipated to assist spinners, while seamers will need to depend on their precision in delivering the ball in the right areas, given the absence of significant movement from the track. Considering the prevailing conditions and historical performances at Kensington Oval, the team winning the toss is likely to opt for chasing.
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T20I stats and records at the Kensington Oval Barbados:
- Total matches: 41
- Matches won batting first: 28
- Matches won bowling first: 12
- Average first Innings scores: 137
- Average second Innings scores: 122
- Highest total recorded: 224/5 (20 Overs) by West Indies vs England
- Lowest total recorded: 43/10 (16.2 Overs) by West Indies Women vs England Women
- Highest score chased: 155/5 (18.5 Overs) by West Indies vs England
- Lowest score defended: 106/8 (20 Overs) by Australia Women vs New Zealand Women