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

DateMatchFormatResult
29 Oct 2015West Indies vs Pakistan(74/9 / 78/2)T20West Indies won by 8 wickets
21 Apr 2015West Indies vs England(299/10 / 464/10)TESTEngland won by 9 wickets
22 Aug 2014West Indies vs Bangladesh(247/7 / 70/10)ODIWest Indies won by 177 runs
20 Aug 2014West Indies vs Bangladesh(217/9 / 219/7)ODIWest Indies won by 3 wickets
26 Feb 2013West Indies vs Zimbabwe(211/9 / 215/5)ODIWest Indies won by 5 wickets
22 Feb 2013West Indies vs Zimbabwe(337/4 / 181/9)ODIWest Indies won by 156 runs
17 Jul 2009West Indies vs Bangladesh(237/10 / 232/10)TESTBangladesh won by 4 wickets
29 Jun 2008West Indies vs Australia(223/10 / 227/3)ODIAustralia won by 7 wickets
27 Jun 2008West Indies vs Australia(213/5 / 140/8)ODIAustralia won by 63 runs
20 Apr 2007Australia vs New Zealand(348/6 / 133/10)ODIAustralia won by 215 runs