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West Indies vs England: Kensington Oval Barbados Pitch report ahead of 3rd ODI match

West Indies vs England: Kensington Oval Barbados Pitch report ahead of 3rd ODI match

West Indies and England will face off in the final and deciding match on November 6 at the Kensington Oval in Barbados.

The West Indies vs England series will have its final and series decider on November 6 at the Kensington Oval stadium in Barbados. The match is scheduled to start at 11:30 AM IST. The series is currently tied at 1-1, and the winner of the final match will also win the series.

West Indies displayed their dominant power, securing an 8-wicket victory in the opening match of the series. England made a strong comeback in the second ODI, thanks to a remarkable innings from Liam Livingstone.

Kensington Oval Barbados Pitch report

The Kensington Oval pitch has historically been slow, with the average first innings score being 226. It’s a ground where bowlers who can mix up their variations tend to thrive.

Out of 48 matches played here, 19 have been won by the team batting first, while 28 have been won by the team batting second. The wicket is unlikely to produce high-scoring totals of 300 plus, meaning batsmen will need to be patient and work hard for their runs. Bowlers have enjoyed success at this venue and are expected to remain the key players.

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Kensington Oval Stadium stats in ODIs

In the 52 matches played at the Kensington Oval, teams batting first have won 22 times, while 28 matches have been won by teams bowling first. The average first innings score at this venue is 226. The highest total ever recorded at the venue was 364/4 by England against the West Indies, while the lowest total recorded was 91/10 (in 30 overs) by Ireland against Australia. England also holds the record for the highest score chased, achieving 364/4 (in 48.4 overs) against the West Indies. On the other hand, the lowest score defended at this ground was 197/8 (in 50 overs) by Pakistan against the West Indies.

Total Matches52
Matches Won Batting First22
Matches Won Bowling First28
Average 1st Innings Score226
Average 2nd Innings Score197
Highest Total Recorded364/4 (48.4 Overs) by ENG vs WI
Lowest Total Recorded91/10 (30 Overs) by IRE vs AUS
Highest Score Chased364/4 (48.4 Overs) by ENG vs WI
Lowest Score Defended197/8 (50 Overs) by PAK vs WI
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