Barbados Pitch Report: India and South Africa are set to face off in the T20 World Cup 2024 Final on June 29 (Saturday), at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. With most of the T20 World Cup 2024 matches being low-scoring affairs, which contrasts sharply with what fans are accustomed to, raises the question about the type of surface that will be prepared at the Kensington Oval in Barbados for the IND vs SA T20 World Cup 2024 final.


Both teams have endured long droughts without an ICC Championship trophy, with South Africa experiencing an even longer wait than India. This marks India's third consecutive ICC Championship final appearance, following last year's World Test Championship final and ODI World Cup final. South Africa, meanwhile, are aiming to secure their first-ever World Cup trophy under the leadership of Aiden Markram.


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IND vs SA T20 World Cup 2024 Final Today Barbados Pitch Report


The Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, has hosted eight games in the tournament so far. In the T20 World Cup 2024, the average first innings score is 150, with 182 being the typical winning score when batting first. Records at the Kensington Oval indicate that pacers are likely to enjoy more success, as fast bowlers have taken 145 wickets compared to spinners' 99 in the 20 matches held at the venue since 2022.


The last T20 World Cup 2024 match at the Kensington Oval featured England and USA. England secured a crucial victory by 10 wickets. After winning the toss and choosing to bowl first, England bowled out USA for 115 in 18.5 overs.


For the batters, spending time in the middle will be crucial before they can start playing their shots freely. While spinners are expected to receive some assistance from the track, the most effective bowlers are likely to be the pacers who hit the deck hard and make good use of cutters and slower deliveries.


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Both India and South Africa feature a power-packed pace bowling line-up. India have the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya. South Africa, on the other hand, have the likes of Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Marco Jansen and Ottneil Baartman (if he plays). If the Kensington Oval pitch has anything to offer for the pacers, both the line-ups will be licking their lips for the IND vs SA Final match.


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However, if it turns out to favour the batters more, India will be a slightly happier side, given their batters’ form, especially skipper Rohit Sharma. He has been on fire and is the most important cog in India’s batting line-up. Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya too have been complementing Rohit’s efforts on the top. South Africa, on the other hand, have struggled with the bat. Runs have not come from the bat of captain Aiden Markram and Heinrich Klaasen and they will look to change that in the IND vs SA Final clash.


T20 Stats At Kensington Oval, Barbados


- Total matches: 50


- Matches won batting first: 31


- Matches won bowling first: 16


- Average 1st innings score: 138


- Average 2nd innings score: 125


- Highest total recorded: 224/5 (20 Ov) by WI vs ENG


- Lowest total recorded: 43/10 (16.2 Ov) by WIW vs ENGW


- Highest score chased: 172/6 (18.1 Ov) by WI vs ENG


- Lowest score defended: 106/8 (20 Ov) by AUSW vs NZW