National Cricket Stadium, St George's
Grenada
The National Cricket Stadium in St George's stands as Grenada's premier cricket venue, serving as the island's main ground for international and domestic matches. Opened in 2007, this modern facility was constructed as part of Grenada's preparations for the 2007 Cricket World Cup, representing a significant investment in the country's sporting infrastructure.
The pitch at St George's traditionally offers a balanced contest between bat and ball, though recent statistics suggest bowlers hold a slight advantage. With an average first innings score of 238.92 across 12 ODI matches, teams batting first have struggled to post commanding totals, winning only 41.67% of matches. This trend indicates that chasing teams have found success on what appears to be a surface that becomes more conducive to batting as matches progress.
The stadium has hosted 15 international matches since its inception, providing Windies cricket fans in Grenada with regular exposure to high-level cricket. Its compact design creates an intimate atmosphere, with spectators positioned close to the action. The ground's scenic backdrop, featuring Grenada's lush tropical landscape, adds to its appeal as a cricket venue.
While the National Cricket Stadium may not have witnessed legendary performances on the scale of larger Caribbean venues, it has established itself as a reliable host for international cricket, offering visiting teams a genuine test of their skills on a pitch that rewards disciplined bowling and patient batting.
Ground Stats by Format
ODI
Matches played12
Avg 1st innings239
Avg 2nd innings184
Highest total356
Lowest total70
Bat first win %41.7%
Recent Matches
| Date | Match | Format | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2015 | West Indies vs Pakistan(74/9 / 78/2) | T20 | West Indies won by 8 wickets |
| 21 Apr 2015 | West Indies vs England(299/10 / 464/10) | TEST | England won by 9 wickets |
| 22 Aug 2014 | West Indies vs Bangladesh(247/7 / 70/10) | ODI | West Indies won by 177 runs |
| 20 Aug 2014 | West Indies vs Bangladesh(217/9 / 219/7) | ODI | West Indies won by 3 wickets |
| 26 Feb 2013 | West Indies vs Zimbabwe(211/9 / 215/5) | ODI | West Indies won by 5 wickets |
| 22 Feb 2013 | West Indies vs Zimbabwe(337/4 / 181/9) | ODI | West Indies won by 156 runs |
| 17 Jul 2009 | West Indies vs Bangladesh(237/10 / 232/10) | TEST | Bangladesh won by 4 wickets |
| 29 Jun 2008 | West Indies vs Australia(223/10 / 227/3) | ODI | Australia won by 7 wickets |
| 27 Jun 2008 | West Indies vs Australia(213/5 / 140/8) | ODI | Australia won by 63 runs |
| 20 Apr 2007 | Australia vs New Zealand(348/6 / 133/10) | ODI | Australia won by 215 runs |
