Providence Stadium

Providence Stadium

Description

The Providence Stadium, also known as the Guyana National Stadium, is a major sports venue in Guyana. Here's a breakdown of its key details:

Primary Use:

• Cricket: Built specifically to host the Super Eight matches in the 2007 Cricket World Cup, it remains the national stadium for test cricket matches.

Capacity:

• There's some variation in reported capacities, but it sits between 15,000 and 20,000 spectators, making it one of the largest sports arenas in Guyana.

Location:

• Situated on the east bank of the Demerara River, just south of the capital city, Georgetown. It's easily accessible by road, being a ten-minute drive from the city center and a half-hour from the international airport.

Construction:

• Designed by CRN Architects and built by Shapoorji Pallonji Group, its construction was funded in part by the Guyanese government with loans and grants from India.

Additional Features:

• While primarily a cricket venue, it can be converted for other sports or events.
• The stadium complex includes a shopping mall and luxury apartments, and is neighbored by the Princess International Hotel.

History of the stadium

The Providence Stadium, also known as the Guyana National Stadium, has a relatively short history but holds significance for Guyanese cricket. Here's a quick rundown:

• Built for the 2007 Cricket World Cup: Construction began in 2006 specifically to host the Super Eight stage of the tournament.
• Government Funding: The Guyanese government funded the stadium with significant financial assistance from India.
• Architectural Design: R.K. & Associates designed the stadium, and Shapoorji Pallonji Group constructed it.
• World Cup Debut: The stadium successfully hosted six One Day International (ODI) matches during the 2007 Cricket World Cup.
• Memorable Moment: The stadium witnessed Lasith Malinga, a Sri Lankan fast bowler, achieve a historic feat in the World Cup - taking four wickets in four consecutive balls.
• Evolving Use: Designed primarily for cricket, the stadium can be converted for other sports or events.
• Post World Cup Use: It has continued to host ODI matches, including a historic three-match Day/Night series in 2016. It also hosted its first Test Match in 2008.

Records at this stadium

Here's a breakdown of records for Tests, ODIs and T20s at Providence Stadium:

Test Matches:

• Matches Played: 2
• Highest Team Score: 476/8 dec (Sri Lanka)
• Lowest Team Score: 152 (West Indies)
• Highest Individual Score: 136 by Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka)
• Best Bowling (Innings): 6/42 by Saeed Ajmal (Pakistan)
• Best Bowling (Match): 11/111 by Saeed Ajmal (Pakistan)

ODI Matches:

• Providence Stadium has hosted 19 ODI matches as of 2024.
• The highest score for an ODI match at Providence Stadium is 309, scored by the West Indies against England in 2014.
• The lowest score for an ODI match at Providence Stadium is 54, scored by Zimbabwe against the West Indies in 2013.
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• The total number of runs scored in the 19 ODI matches is 7468, with an average of 393.05 per match.

T20s:

• Matches Played: 13
• Highest Team Score: 191/5 (England)
• Lowest Team Score: 68 (Ireland)
• Highest Individual Score: 100 by Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka)
• Best Bowling: 4/26 by Jason Holder (West Indies)
• Most Runs: Mahela Jayawardene (181 runs in 2 matches)
• Highest Partnership: 106 runs (3rd wicket) by Rishabh Pant and Virat Kohli (India)