The Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium in Texas is all set to host several matches in the upcoming T20 Cricket World Cup, check out all the pitch report, weather forecast, and other details below
Notably, the stadium was a baseball ground for the Texas AirHog, which was redeveloped and inaugurated as a cricket stadium in 2023.
Grand Prairie Stadium Texas pitch report, weathe, records, stats list and capacity for T20 Cricket World Cup 2024
This year, the USA is hosting a cricket world championship for the first time ever in the history of cricket.
Grand Prairie Stadium pitch report
The pitches at Grand Prairie Stadium are tough on the batters and friendlier for the bowlers. However, while recent games saw the winning teams move around the bowl with ease from a spongy bounce, the opener match between USA and Canada proved different. The match saw a runfest, with the hosts managing to chase down a target of over 190 runs. The pitches at the stadium offer more for the pacers, particularly in the first few overs.
The sky is expected to be clear with a temperature of 35ยฐ C, making the conditions pleasant.
Average first-inning score
So far, the stadium has had an average first-inning score of 150 in the ongoing T20 World Cup. However, during the most recent game, the team scored a first-inning score of just 106 runs.
Grand Prairie Stadium seating capacity
The stadium has a total seating capacity of about 7,000 seats.
Grand Prairie Stadium highest score by a team
The Dallas Mustangs (DMU) hold the record of the highest team total at the stadium with 222/3. The team scored the record against the Dallas Giants (DGI), during Minor Cricket League 2023, who lost by 43 runs.
Grand Prairie Stadium highest individual score
Nicholas Pooran from Michigan, New York, currently holds the record for the highest individual score at the stadium with a strong inning of 137 runs. Nicholas scored the record during the Major Cricket League (MLC) 2023 final against the Seattle Orcas.
Grand Prairie Stadium T20 World Cup matches
The stadium is set to host or has hosted the following four matches in the ICC Menโs T20 World Cup 2024:
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.