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The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024 is all set to commence on August 29. This is the 12th edition and six teams will be competing for the title. The CPL 2024 will be played from August 29 to October 6 on the Caribbean shores.
Six teams, namely, Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, Saint Lucia Kings, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Trinbago Knight Riders, Guyana Amazon Warriors and Barbados Royals will be participating in the CPL 2024.
The Saint Lucia Kings were poor at the start of CPL but have hit the straps in the last few seasons. They finished runners-up in 2020 and 2021. They finished third in the last two seasons and will be eyeing their maiden title in the 2024 edition.
Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium is the home ground of Saint Lucia Kings. They will play four games at their home on September 7, 10, 12 and 15. Their first home game will be against the Guyana Amazon Warriors.
Here is a look at the T20 record and the pitch history of the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium ahead of the first game at this venue.
Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, St Lucia T20 records and stats
Named after former T20 World Cup winning captain Daren Sammy, is has a capacity of 13,000. It was the first international ground in the Caribbean with floodlights, enabling it to host day/night matches.
Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St Lucia has hosted 37 T20 games so far. Teams batting first have won 15 times, with the average first-innings score being 162.
T20 matches played: 37
Matches won by teams batting first: 15
Matches won by teams batting second: 22
Matches Tied: 0
Matches Abandoned: 0
Highest team score: 226/6 by St Lucia Zouks
Lowest team score: 69/10 by St Lucia Zouks
Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, St Lucia pitch report
The surface at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium is a belter one. The bowlers often go on a journey on missing their mark while bowling here. The fast outfield is a nightmare for the bowlers. The batters, on the other hand, love playing here.
There is minimal movement off the surface on offer for the bowlers and they struggle to contain runs. Teams often like to chase here at the track gets better to bat on under lights.
CPL 2024 Matches at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, St Lucia
September 8 – Saint Lucia Kings vs Guyana Amazon Warriors (4:30 AM IST)
September 11 – Saint Lucia Kings vs Trinbago Knight Riders (4:30 AM IST)
September 13 – Saint Lucia Kings vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots (4:30 AM IST)
September 16 – Saint Lucia Kings vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (4:30 AM IST)
