The upcoming 4th T20I match between India and West Indies is set to take place at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill, Florida. This stadium, which has been hosting games since 2010, is the USA’s inaugural international cricket venue. Explore comprehensive information about the venue, encompassing the pitch report, various statistics, and notable records, all presented below.
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Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, located in Lauderhill, Florida, boasts a substantial seating capacity of 20,000, rendering it the sole dedicated cricket stadium within the United States of America. This distinction endured until Major League Cricket introduced two novel venues onto the scene. Despite its cricket-centric identity, the stadium has also accommodated a diverse range of other sports, including soccer and American rules football, diversifying its utilization.
The upcoming match marks a return to familiar territory, as the Indian cricket team has graced this stadium before. Their inaugural appearance transpired under the leadership of MS Dhoni back in 2016. Over the years, Lauderhill Florida Cricket Stadium has served as the backdrop for a total of six T20I matches involving India, all of which have seen them facing off against the West Indies. Impressively, the statistics reveal that India has emerged victorious in their most recent four outings at this venue.
Stats & Records
- Total T20I matches played: 14
- Matches won by the team batting first: 11
- Matches won by the team batting second: 2
- Highest team score while batting first: West Indies – 245/6 (20) vs India, 2016
- Lowest score while batting first: New Zealand – 81/10 (20) vs Sri Lanka, 2010
- Biggest total chased: India chased 95 vs West Indies, in 2019
- Lowest Score Defended: New Zealand defended 120 vs Sri Lanka in 2010
- Lauderhill Florida Stadium average 1st innings score in T20I: 164
- Lauderhill Florida Stadium average 2nd innings total in T20I: 123
- Best bowling figures for a spinner: Sunil Narine (WI) – 4/12 vs New Zealand, 2012
- Best bowling figures for a pacer: Curtis Campher (IRE) – 4/25 vs USA, 2021
- Highest score by a batsman: KL Rahul (IND) – 110*(51) vs West Indies, 2016
Pitch Report
In previous matches held at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium, Lauderhill, Florida, a noticeable pattern has emerged where batters tend to have an advantage during the initial innings. As the match progresses, the pitch tends to slow down, making it more difficult for batters in the second innings to execute their shots effectively. This discrepancy in the average scores between the first and second innings is quite pronounced.
The upcoming IND vs WI games are expected to follow a similar trend, with the pitch favoring a score of around 200 during the first innings. However, teams batting second will likely strive to restrict their opponents to a lower score. The statistics show that out of the 14 games played at this venue, only 2 successful chases have been achieved. This suggests that the pressure of the scoreboard makes it challenging to successfully chase down high totals.
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