As the Frank Worrell Trophy continues, all eyes turn to the National Cricket Stadium in St George's Grenada, where West Indies will look to bounce back against Australia in the second Test of the three-match series starting Thursday.
The hosts suffered a heavy 159-run defeat in the series opener, with Travis Head leading the charge for Australia with twin half-centuries. Despite flashes of promise, Roston Chase’s side now faces the uphill task of levelling the series.
Ahead of this crucial encounter, we take a closer look at the St George's pitch conditions, average scores, standout performers, and key stats from past Test matches at this venue.
How many Test matches has St George's, Grenada hosted?
The National Cricket Stadium in St George's, Grenada, has hosted only four Test matches since 2002.
How many spectators can St George's Grenada hold?
The National Cricket Stadium in St. George's, Grenada, can hold 20,000 spectators.
St George's, Grenada: Pitch Report
The National Cricket Stadium in St George’s, Grenada, offers a surface that traditionally favours seam bowlers, especially during the first couple of days of a Test match. The pitch tends to assist pace with visible seam movement, making it challenging for batters early on. Once set, batters can score freely with the ball coming nicely onto the bat and allowing stroke play on the up.
Interestingly, out of the four Test matches held at this venue since 2002, three have been won by teams chasing in the fourth innings highlighting how conditions tend to ease out later in the game. The remaining match ended in a draw.
While seamers are expected to play a decisive role, spinners are unlikely to have a major impact on this surface. Batters will need to be technically compact to survive the new ball phase, particularly in the early sessions.
St George's Grenada: Average scores and toss results in Test
- Matches: 4 (2002-present)
- Batting first: 0 wins
- Bowling first: 3 wins
- Average first innings score: 322
What happened in the previous Test match at St George's Grenada?
The last Test match at St George's, Grenada, was played between West Indies and England from March 24 to 27, 2022. West Indies delivered a dominant performance, defeating England by 10 wickets.
The home side bowled out England cheaply in both innings and chased down a modest target without losing a wicket.
What is the highest score by a team at St George's Grenada in Test matches?
The highest team score in a Test match at St George's, Grenada is 470, made by West Indies against New Zealand in the second innings of their match held from June 28, 2002. The game ended in a draw, but the West Indies' strong batting display remains the highest total ever recorded at this venue in the format.
What is the lowest score by a team at St George's Grenada in Test matches?
The lowest team score in a Test match at St George's, Grenada is 120, made by England in their third innings against West Indies on March 24, 2022. England struggled against the West Indian pace attack on a seam-friendly pitch and were eventually bowled out cheaply, contributing to their 10-wicket defeat in that match.
What is the highest individual score at St George's Grenada in Test matches?
The highest individual score in a Test match at St George's, Grenada is 204 runs, made by Chris Gayle for West Indies against New Zealand in the second innings of the match played on June 28, 2002. Gayle's marathon knock came off 332 balls and included 29 fours and 2 sixes.
What is the best bowling figure at St George's Grenada in Test matches?
The best bowling figures in a Test match at St George's, Grenada belong to Shakib Al Hasan, who took 8 wickets for 129 runs in 46 overs for Bangladesh against West Indies on July 17, 2009.
Which batter has the most runs at St George's Grenada in Test matches?
The batter with the most runs in Test matches at St George's, Grenada is Chris Gayle. He scored 204 runs in his only innings at the venue during the Test match against New Zealand in June 2002.
Which bowler has the most wickets at St George's Grenada in Test matches?
The bowler with the most wickets in Test matches at St George's, Grenada is Kemar Roach of the West Indies, who has taken 11 wickets in 3 matches at the venue. His best innings figures at the ground are 6 for 48, and he boasts a bowling average of 25.90 with an economy rate of 2.85.
West Indies vs. Australia: Betting odds and Tips, 2nd Test Match
According to Dafabet, Australia head into the second Test as clear favourites with odds of 1.19, while West Indies are significant underdogs at 4.73. The visitors dominated the first Test with a 159-run win and boast better recent form, experience, and depth in both batting and bowling.
However, the St George’s pitch has historically supported pace and favoured chasing sides, something the Windies can leverage if they get their strategy right.
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| West Indies | 4.73 |
| Australia | 1.19 |
* Odds are correct at time of publish but subject to change