ICC T20 WC 2024 matches at Brian Lara Cricket Academy Pitch report, capacity & tickets

Brian Lara Cricket Academy is hosting 5 cricket matches of up upcoming ICC mega cricket event ICC T20 cricket World Cup 2024 in West Indies. It includes the first semi-final and 4 group matches. This is the first time Brian Lara Cricket Stadium is hosting any international cricket event.

Brian Lara Cricket Academy Trinidad and Tobago details

Brian Lara Cricket Academy is among those West Indies cricket grounds that were built for World Cup 2007. Still, unfortunately, unlike Sir Vivian Richard Stadium and Daren Sammy Stadium, this ground was not prepared within the deadline. Brian Lara Cricket Academy Trinidad is a multipurpose sports stadium that hosts cricket events and other events in Trinidad & Tobago. This academy was inaugurated in 2017 and since then it has hosted many cricket matches along with 3 consecutive CPL finals.

History behind name

This cricket ground is named after Legendary West Indies cricket star Brian Lara, considered one of the greatest batsmen ever to step onto the ground. He was the one who changed the perspective of playing cricket. He was the most aggressive batsman at that time and he belongs to the Trinidad & Tobago cricket team too (actually he captained this team just at the age of 20) so to appreciate his efforts this academy was named after him.

Location:  

7HW9+FG7, Brian Lara Stadium Rd, San Fernando, Trinidad & Tobago

Capacity:  

This stadium has a collective capacity of 18000 people (including seats and grass banks)

Brian Lara Cricket Academy Pitch report:

Brian Lara Cricket Academy has 6 playing pitches and 12 outdoor practice pitches. The pitches here at this ground don’t favor batsmen much in the second inning. As the match progresses it starts providing more assistance to spinners thus making it difficult for teams to score in the second innings.

Average score at Brian Lara Cricket Stadium:

The average first-inning T20 score at this ground is 137 and it becomes more difficult to score in the second inning.  

Weather:

The weather here remains under control and provides a perfect atmosphere to play cricket with a cool breeze blowing and humidity in the air.  

Parking:  

It has two parking lots at north and south which can accommodate almost 3000 cars.

The boundary length of Brian Lara Cricket Academy

• Off-side: Round about 70 to 75 meters.
• Stage: Above 75 meters.
• Leg side:  Round about 70 to 80 meters.

Events

Brian Lara Cricket Academy has hosted many cricketing events including the recent series between WI and Eng and CPL finals. It is not only a cricket ground but other sports events also occur here but mostly cricket. Now in 2024, this cricket stadium is ready to host the biggest cricket event of this year ICC T20 World 2024 here is the schedule of the T20 World Cup matches playe here,

Brian Lara Cricket Academy Tickets

Spectators can purchase tickets online from their official website ranging from the lower price of just $15 to $35.

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FAQ

What is the capacity of Brian Lara Cricket Academy?

This stadium has a collective capacity of 18000 people (including seats and grass banks)

How do Brian Lara cricket academy pitches behave?

Brian Lara Cricket has 6 playing pitches and 12 outdoor practice pitches. The pitches here at this ground don’t favor batsmen much in the second inning. As the match progresses it starts providing more assistance to spinners thus making it difficult for teams to score in the second innings.

How many matches of the T20 World Cup 2024 will be play at Brian Lara Cricket Academy?

5 cricket matches including 1^st semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2024 will be play at this ground.