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Kensington Oval Test average score and records
Data through 25 June 2025Last updated 25 June 2025
Across 14 matches at Kensington Oval from 2005 to 2025, sides batting first made 305.8 on average in completed innings (14 innings). That is 37.9 runs lower than the Test average of 343.7 across all grounds in the data. In 11 matches with a winner, chasing came out ahead more often: 5 wins batting first against 6 batting second. The toss winner went on to win 4 of 11 decided matches (36%).
Matches
14
2005–2025
Avg 1st innings
305.8
14 completed innings
Avg 2nd innings
320.9
14 innings
Won chasing
55%
6 of 11 results
Toss winner won
36%
4 of 11
Highest and lowest totals at Kensington Oval (Test)
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Indies | 749/9 | England | 2009-02-26 | Drawn | |
| England | 600/6 | West Indies | 2009-02-26 | Drawn | |
| South Africa | 548/9 | West Indies | 2005-04-21 | Won | |
| England | 507/9 | West Indies | 2022-03-16 | Drawn | |
| West Indies | 449/9 | Australia | 2012-04-07 | Lost |
| Team | Score | Overs | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 77 | West Indies | 2019-01-23 | Lost | |
| Pakistan | 81 | West Indies | 2017-04-30 | Lost | |
| West Indies | 93 | Sri Lanka | 2018-06-23 | Lost | |
| Zimbabwe | 107 | West Indies | 2013-03-12 | Lost | |
| England | 123 | West Indies | 2015-05-01 | Lost |
Most runs at Kensington Oval in Test matches
| Player | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shivnarine Chanderpaul | 16 | 631 | 48.54 | 40.3 | 103 | 1 | 5 |
| Kraigg Brathwaite | 16 | 500 | 33.33 | 35.9 | 160 | 1 | 3 |
| Jason Holder | 11 | 462 | 46.20 | 60.9 | 202 | 1 | 3 |
| Ramnaresh Sarwan | 7 | 390 | 55.71 | 64.0 | 291 | 1 | 0 |
| Denesh Ramdin | 10 | 352 | 39.11 | 53.7 | 166 | 1 | 1 |
| Alastair Cook | 4 | 342 | 114.00 | 47.2 | 139 | 2 | 1 |
| Darren Bravo | 12 | 335 | 30.45 | 42.3 | 82 | 0 | 3 |
| Roston Chase | 8 | 273 | 34.12 | 47.6 | 131 | 1 | 1 |
| Jermaine Blackwood | 4 | 261 | 87.00 | 53.2 | 102 | 1 | 1 |
| AB de Villiers | 3 | 255 | 127.50 | 47.0 | 178 | 1 | 1 |
Most wickets at Kensington Oval in Test matches
| Player | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kemar Roach | 14 | 32 | 18.56 | 2.79 | 5/17 |
| Jason Holder | 12 | 25 | 15.16 | 2.19 | 5/41 |
| Shannon Gabriel | 10 | 21 | 17.05 | 2.66 | 5/11 |
| Sulieman Benn | 7 | 17 | 36.76 | 3.08 | 6/81 |
| Fidel Edwards | 9 | 17 | 38.47 | 3.59 | 5/76 |
| James Anderson | 5 | 15 | 20.40 | 2.77 | 6/42 |
| Jerome Taylor | 8 | 11 | 37.27 | 3.31 | 3/33 |
| Andre Nel | 2 | 10 | 8.80 | 2.34 | 6/32 |
| Ishant Sharma | 2 | 10 | 10.80 | 2.61 | 6/55 |
| Ben Stokes | 6 | 10 | 25.60 | 2.74 | 4/59 |
Recent matches at Kensington Oval
| Date | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 2025 | Australia 180 & 310 West Indies 190 & 141 | Australia won by 159 runs |
| 16 Mar 2022 | England 507/9d & 185/6d West Indies 411 & 135/5 | Match drawn |
| 23 Jan 2019 | West Indies 289 & 415/6d England 77 & 246 | West Indies won by 381 runs |
| 23 Jun 2018 | West Indies 204 & 93 Sri Lanka 154 & 144/6 | Sri Lanka won by 4 wickets |
| 30 Apr 2017 | West Indies 312 & 268 Pakistan 393 & 81 | West Indies won by 106 runs |
| 1 May 2015 | West Indies 189 & 194/5 England 257 & 123 | West Indies won by 5 wickets |
| 26 Jun 2014 | West Indies 317 & 254 New Zealand 293 & 331/7d | New Zealand won by 53 runs |
| 12 Mar 2013 | West Indies 307 & 12/1 Zimbabwe 211 & 107 | West Indies won by 9 wickets |
| 7 Apr 2012 | West Indies 449/9d & 148 Australia 406/9d & 192/7 | Australia won by 3 wickets |
| 28 Jun 2011 | West Indies 190 & 202/7 India 201 & 269/6d | Match drawn |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average first innings score at Kensington Oval in Test matches?
The average completed first-innings score at Kensington Oval in Test matches is 305.8 runs, from 14 innings between 2005 and 2025. Rain-affected matches decided by a rain rule are not included.
What is the highest total at Kensington Oval in Test matches?
The highest total in the data is 749/9 by West Indies against England on 26 February 2009.
Do teams win more often batting first or chasing at Kensington Oval in Test matches?
In the 11 matches with a result, teams batting first won 5 (45%) and teams batting second won 6 (55%). These are past results, not a prediction.
What is the lowest total at Kensington Oval in Test matches?
The lowest all-out total in the data is 77 by England against West Indies on 23 January 2019.
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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.