The Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium in Texas is ready to host some thrilling matches in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, which begins on June 1 and will be held in USA and West Indies.
This venue was converted from a ballpark into a cricket stadium. The former Texas AirHogs baseball ground was redeveloped and inaugurated as a cricket stadium in 2023.
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The Stadium in Texas will host the opening match of the T20 World Cup 2024 between North American teams USA and Canada. It is the first time that a cricket world championship is being held on US soil.
Here’s what players and fans can expect from the pitch and conditions at this unique stadium.
The Grand Prairie Stadium: Pitch Report
The pitch at Grand Prairie Stadium is expected to be tough to friendlier for the bowlers. The most recent game at the venue saw Netherlands take on Nepal with the ball moving around prodigiously with spongy bounce, making it hard for batsmen to score runs freely.
However, it must be noted the first match of the T20 World Cup was held here. USA took on Canada and that proved to be quite a runfest, with the hosts chasing down a target over 190.
The pitch definitely offers something for the pacers, especially in the first few overs of the innings. The fresh wicket can provide some assistance to fast bowlers early on, making the initial overs crucial for both batters and bowlers.
The longest boundary of the stadium is 76 meters and the shortest is only 55 meters, making it a small field stadium.
What is the average first innings score at Grand Prairie Stadium?
In the ongoing T20 World Cup, the average first innings score the venue is 150. However the most recent game saw a first innings score of 106 on a sluggish wicket.
How many spectators can The Grand Prairie Stadium hold?
The Grand Prairie Stadium has a seating capacity of about 7000 spectators. This stadium will kick-off the first match of the T20 world cup between USA and Canada on June 1.
What is the highest score by a team at the Grand Prairie Stadium?
The highest team total recorded at this stadium is 222/3 by Dallas Mustangs (DMU) against Dallas Giants (DGI), during Minor Cricket League 2023. Dallas Giants lost the match by 43 runs.
What is the highest individual score at the Grand Prairie Stadium?
At the Major Cricket League (MLC) 2023 final, Nicholas Pooran (MI New York) played a strong inning of 137 runs not out against Seattle Orcas. This is highest individual score recorded at the ground. His team won the MLC championship for the first time by chasing down 184 runs in just 16 overs.
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Which T20 World Cup matches will the Grand Prairie Stadium host?
The Grand Prairie Stadium will host four matches in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. Here are the details:
| Date | Match | Group |
| 1 June | USA vs. Canada, 1st Match | Group A |
| 4 June | Netherlands vs Nepal, 7th Match | Group D |
| 6 June | USA vs. Pakistan, 11th Match | Group A |
| 7 June | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 15th Match | Group D |
These fixtures promise exciting contests, with both local and international teams showcasing their skills on this lively pitch.