Providence Stadium

Providence Stadium stands as Guyana's premier cricket venue, officially known as the Guyana National Stadium. Built in 2007 with assistance from the Indian government ahead of the Cricket World Cup, this modern facility replaced the historic Bourda as the country's primary international cricket ground. The stadium can accommodate approximately 15,000 spectators and serves as the home ground for the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the Caribbean Premier League. The Providence pitch typically favors batsmen in the early stages of matches, as evidenced by healthy first-innings averages across formats. In ODI cricket, teams batting first average 233 runs with a strong 62% win rate, while T20 matches see first-innings scores averaging 139 runs with teams successfully defending totals 62.5% of the time. The surface generally offers good bounce and carry, though it tends to slow down as matches progress, bringing spinners into play during the middle and death overs. Providence has hosted numerous significant matches, including World Cup fixtures and memorable CPL encounters. The stadium's modern amenities and strategic location near Georgetown make it easily accessible for fans. The atmosphere during international matches and CPL games is particularly vibrant, with passionate Guyanese supporters creating an intimidating environment for visiting teams. The ground's relatively short boundaries and favorable batting conditions have produced several high-scoring thrillers, cementing its reputation as an entertaining venue for limited-overs cricket.