AUS vs WI 2nd T20 2024: Adelaide Oval Pitch Report and T20 Records & Stats
Australia and West Indies are gearing up to face off in the 2nd T20 at the Adelaide Oval in the ongoing T20I series, marking the final leg of their all-format series hosted by Australia. With the T20 World Cup looming just four months away, this series holds significant importance as both teams aim to fine-tune their preparations for the tournament.
Ahead of the T20 World Cup, Australia is slated to play six T20I matches, while West Indies have nine fixtures lined up. However, Australia will be missing key players such as Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Travis Head, and Steve Smith for the series. In contrast, West Indies has bolstered their squad with the inclusion of Andre Russell, Akeal Hosein, Jason Holder, Nicholas Pooran, Kyle Mayers, Sherfane Rutherford, and Brandon King, forming a formidable batting lineup.
Mitchell Marsh has been appointed as the captain of the Australian team for the upcoming T20I series, despite the presence of Pat Cummins. On the other hand, Rovman Powell will lead the West Indies squad.
AUS vs WI 2nd T20 2024: Adelaide Oval Pitch Report Today Match
The Adelaide Oval has consistently been a high-scoring ground in Australia, offering assistance to both pacers and spinners. Especially under lights, there could be advantages to batting first.
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AUS vs WI 2nd T20 2024: Adelaide Oval T20 Records & Stats
The Adelaide Oval, situated in Adelaide, Australia, has hosted a total of 13 T20 International matches. The first T20 match at this venue was played on January 12, 2011, with the last match held on February 9, 2024.
In terms of match outcomes, the home side has won 4 matches (30.77%), while the touring side has won 3 matches (23.08%). Neutral teams have emerged victorious in 6 matches (46.15%).
Teams batting first have won 8 matches (61.54%), while teams chasing have won 5 matches (38.46%). Surprisingly, teams winning the toss have only won 1 match (7.69%), while teams losing the toss have won 12 matches (92.31%).
There have been no tied matches or matches with no result recorded at this venue.
Some notable individual performances include David Warner’s unbeaten innings of 100 runs for Australia against Sri Lanka on October 27, 2019, and Shane Watson’s best bowling figures of 4/15 for Australia against England on January 12, 2011.
The highest team innings recorded at the Adelaide Oval is 233/2 by Australia against Sri Lanka on October 27, 2019, while the lowest team innings is 117 by Zimbabwe against the Netherlands on November 2, 2022.
The highest successful run chase achieved at the venue is 170/0 by England against India on November 10, 2022.
Overall, the Adelaide Oval has seen an average of 25.16 runs per wicket and an average of 8.24 runs per over. The average score batting first is 171.
| City | Adelaide | ||
| Country | Australia | ||
| First T20 Match | 12/01/2011 | ||
| Last T20 Match | 09/02/2024 | ||
| Matches Played | 13 | ||
| Matches Won by Home Side | 4 (30.77%) | ||
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 3 (23.08%) | ||
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 6 (46.15%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 8 (61.54%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 5 (38.46%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 1 (7.69%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 12 (92.31%) | ||
| Matches Tied | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Highest Individual Innings | 100* | D A Warner (Australia) | 27/10/2019 v Sri Lanka |
| Best Bowling | 4/15 | S R Watson (Australia) | 12/01/2011 v England |
| Highest Team Innings | 233/2 (Australia) | 27/10/2019 v Sri Lanka | |
| Lowest Team Innings | 117 (Zimbabwe) | 02/11/2022 v Netherlands | |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 170/0 (England) | 10/11/2022 v India | |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 25.16 | ||
| Average Runs per Over | 8.24 | ||
| Average Score Batting First | 171 | ||
