Grand Prairie Stadium, USA pitch report for matches at T20 Cricket World Cup venue — How will it play?

Divy Dubey

Grand Prairie Stadium, USA pitch report for matches at T20 Cricket World Cup venue — How will it play? image

The Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium in Texas has successfully hosted three of the four games scheduled for the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup at the veune. It will be hosting it's final game of the tournament between Bangladesh and the Sri Lankan cricket team on Firday, June 7. 

This venue was converted from a ballpark into a cricket stadium. The former Texas AirHogs baseball ground was redeveloped and inaugurated as a cricket stadium in 2023.

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The Stadium in Texas hosted the opening match of the T20 World Cup 2024 between North American teams USA and Canada. It is the first time that a cricket world championship is being held on US soil.

Here's what players and fans can expect from the pitch and conditions at this unique stadium.

The Grand Prairie Stadium: Pitch Report

The pitch at Grand Prairie Stadium is expected to be tough to friendlier for the bowlers. The most recent game at the venue saw the hosts, USA shock 2022 T20 World Cup finalists Pakistan in a thrilling super over. 

However, it must be noted the first match of the T20 World Cup was held here. USA took on Canada and that proved to be quite a runfest, with the hosts chasing down a target over 190.

The pitch definitely offers something for the pacers, especially in the first few overs of the innings. The fresh wicket can provide some assistance to fast bowlers early on, making the initial overs crucial for both batters and bowlers.

The longest boundary of the stadium is 76 meters and the shortest is only 55 meters, making it a small field stadium.

What is the average first innings score at Grand Prairie Stadium?

In the ongoing T20 World Cup, the average first innings score the venue is 150. However the most recent game saw a first innings score of 106 on a sluggish wicket.

How many spectators can The Grand Prairie Stadium hold?

The Grand Prairie Stadium has a seating capacity of about 7000 spectators. In the most recent game at this stadium, the hosts USA shocked Pakistan in a thrilling super over win on Thursday, June 6.

What is the highest score by a team at the Grand Prairie Stadium?

The highest team total recorded at this stadium is 222/3 by Dallas Mustangs (DMU) against Dallas Giants (DGI), during Minor Cricket League 2023. Dallas Giants lost the match by 43 runs.

What is the highest individual score at the Grand Prairie Stadium?

At the Major Cricket League (MLC) 2023 final, Nicholas Pooran (MI New York) played a strong inning of 137 runs not out against Seattle Orcas. This is highest individual score recorded at the ground. His team won the MLC championship for the first time by chasing down 184 runs in just 16 overs.

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Which T20 World Cup matches will the Grand Prairie Stadium host?

The Grand Prairie Stadium will host four matches in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. Here are the details:

DateMatchGroup
1 JuneUSA vs. Canada, 1st MatchGroup A
4 JuneNetherlands vs Nepal, 7th MatchGroup D
6 JuneUSA vs. Pakistan, 11th MatchGroup A
7 JuneSri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 15th MatchGroup D

These fixtures promise exciting contests, with both local and international teams showcasing their skills on this lively pitch.

What are the betting odds for Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Group D match?

TeamBetting Odds
Sri Lanka1.52
Bangladesh2.65

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Divy Dubey is a content producer for The Sporting News' India edition.