Faleata Oval No 2, Apia

Faleata Oval No 2 serves as one of Samoa's premier cricket venues, nestled in the suburban area of Faleata just outside Apia's city center. This ground has become an integral part of the Pacific island nation's growing cricket infrastructure, providing a dedicated space for both domestic and regional competitions. The oval has established itself as a balanced cricket venue, having hosted twelve Twenty20 matches with fascinating statistical patterns. The pitch typically offers fair conditions for both batsmen and bowlers, as evidenced by the first innings average of 147.92 runs – a score that suggests competitive cricket without heavily favoring either discipline. The perfectly even 50% win rate for teams batting first demonstrates the ground's neutral characteristics, where conditions remain relatively consistent throughout T20 encounters. The playing surface at Faleata Oval No 2 tends to provide steady bounce and pace, though Pacific weather conditions can influence proceedings. The outfield generally offers good value for shots, contributing to the respectable scoring rates observed in matches played here. While the ground may not have hosted headline-grabbing international fixtures, it represents the grassroots development of cricket in Samoa and the broader Pacific region. The venue embodies the sport's expansion into non-traditional territories, providing local players with quality facilities to hone their skills and compete in organized cricket within their home nation.