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Kensington Oval ODI average score and records
Data through 21 July 2026Last updated 21 July 2026
Kensington Oval has hosted 33 ODI matches in the data (2003–2026), and the average completed first-innings score is 224.3 from 25 innings. For comparison, the average across every ODI ground in the data is 250.4, so Kensington Oval is 26.0 runs below it. Teams batting first won 10 of 32 matches with a result (31%), and teams batting second won 22 (69%). The toss winner went on to win 20 of 32 decided matches (62%).
Matches
33
2003–2026
Avg 1st innings
224.3
25 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
202.6
25 innings
Won chasing
69%
22 of 32 results
Toss winner won
62%
20 of 32
Average first-innings score by year
Show as table
| Year | Average first-innings score |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 193.5 |
| 2016 | 279.0 |
| 2019 | 324.5 |
| 2020 | 208.5 |
| 2021 | 169.5 |
| 2022 | 245.5 |
| 2023 | 147.5 |
| 2026 | 228.0 |
Years with at least 2 completed first innings. Completed innings only; rain-rule results excluded.
Scoring by phase at Kensington Oval Barbados
| Phase | Innings | Avg runs | Avg wickets | Run rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 50 | 46.1 | 1.72 | 4.61 |
| Middle overs | 50 | 131.6 | 4.12 | 4.76 |
| Death overs | 38 | 47.0 | 2.61 | 6.65 |
ODI phases: overs 1–10, 11–40, 41–50. Run rate is runs per six legal balls.
Highest and lowest totals at Kensington Oval (ODI)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 364/4 | 48.4 | West Indies | 2019-02-20 | Won |
| West Indies | 360/8 | 50 | England | 2019-02-20 | Lost |
| England | 328 | 50 | West Indies | 2017-03-09 | Won |
| New Zealand | 307/5 | 47.1 | West Indies | 2022-08-21 | Won |
| West Indies | 301/8 | 50 | New Zealand | 2022-08-21 | Lost |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 91 | 30 | Australia | 2007-04-13 | Lost |
| West Indies | 114 | 23 | India | 2023-07-27 | Lost |
| England | 117 | 41.3 | West Indies | 2009-03-27 | Lost |
| West Indies | 123 | 26.2 | Australia | 2021-07-20 | Lost |
| Bangladesh | 131 | 43.5 | West Indies | 2007-04-19 | Lost |
Most runs at Kensington Oval in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Hope | 16 | 463 | 33.07 | 71.1 | 64 | 0 | 3 |
| Chris Gayle | 7 | 391 | 55.86 | 111.1 | 135 | 1 | 3 |
| KU Carty | 8 | 290 | 48.33 | 77.5 | 128 | 1 | 1 |
| Darren Bravo | 10 | 276 | 27.60 | 76.9 | 102 | 1 | 0 |
| Marlon Samuels | 8 | 268 | 38.29 | 80.7 | 125 | 1 | 1 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | 10 | 256 | 32.00 | 103.2 | 104 | 1 | 1 |
| Nicholas Pooran | 9 | 252 | 31.50 | 100.4 | 91 | 0 | 3 |
| Joe Root | 3 | 239 | 79.67 | 97.6 | 102 | 2 | 0 |
| Kieron Pollard | 9 | 211 | 26.38 | 87.9 | 62 | 0 | 2 |
| Adam Gilchrist | 2 | 183 | 91.50 | 141.9 | 149 | 1 | 0 |
Most wickets at Kensington Oval in ODI matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alzarri Joseph | 14 | 33 | 17.55 | 4.69 | 4/32 |
| Jason Holder | 12 | 19 | 24.63 | 4.89 | 3/24 |
| Mitchell Starc | 6 | 14 | 14.86 | 4.51 | 5/48 |
| Sheldon Cottrell | 6 | 13 | 18.77 | 5.19 | 5/46 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 4 | 11 | 10.82 | 3.53 | 5/50 |
| Gudakesh Motie | 6 | 11 | 20.82 | 4.19 | 5/47 |
| Akeal Hosein | 6 | 11 | 22.55 | 4.20 | 3/28 |
| Dwayne Bravo | 6 | 10 | 20.70 | 4.36 | 4/19 |
| MW Forde | 4 | 9 | 17.44 | 4.24 | 3/29 |
| HR Walsh | 5 | 9 | 21.00 | 4.22 | 5/39 |
Recent matches at Kensington Oval
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Jul 2026 | New Zealand 268/9 (50 ov) West Indies 269/8 (47.3 ov) | West Indies won by 2 wickets |
| 19 Jul 2026 | West Indies 188 (44.4 ov) New Zealand 189/9 (44.1 ov) | New Zealand won by 1 wicket |
| 6 Nov 2024 | England 263/8 (50 ov) West Indies 267/2 (43 ov) | West Indies won by 8 wickets |
| 9 Dec 2023 | England 206/9 (40 ov) West Indies 191/6 (31.4 ov) | West Indies won by 4 wickets (D/L) |
| 29 Jul 2023 | India 181 (40.5 ov) West Indies 182/4 (36.4 ov) | West Indies won by 6 wickets |
| 27 Jul 2023 | West Indies 114 (23 ov) India 118/5 (22.5 ov) | India won by 5 wickets |
| 21 Aug 2022 | West Indies 301/8 (50 ov) New Zealand 307/5 (47.1 ov) | New Zealand won by 5 wickets |
| 19 Aug 2022 | New Zealand 212 (48.2 ov) West Indies 161 (35.3 ov) | New Zealand won by 50 runs (D/L) |
| 17 Aug 2022 | New Zealand 190 (45.2 ov) West Indies 193/5 (39 ov) | West Indies won by 5 wickets |
| 26 Jul 2021 | West Indies 152 (45.1 ov) Australia 153/4 (30.2 ov) | Australia won by 6 wickets |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Kensington Oval in ODI matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Kensington Oval in ODI matches is 224.3 runs, from 25 innings between 2003 and 2026. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Kensington Oval in ODI matches?
The highest total in the data is 364/4 by England against West Indies on 20 February 2019.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Kensington Oval in ODI matches?
In the 32 matches with a result, teams batting first won 10 (31%) and teams batting second won 22 (69%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Kensington Oval in ODI matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 91 by Ireland against Australia on 13 April 2007.
What is the highest successful run chase at Kensington Oval in ODI matches?
The highest total reached while chasing and winning is 364.
Also known as: Kensington Oval Barbados.
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Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Averages use completed innings in matches not decided by a rain rule. Definitions: methodology.