Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Barbados Royals Weather Report And Pitch Report Of Antigua– CPL 2024, Match 4

Published - 01 Sep 2024, 03:43 PM | Updated - 01 Sep 2024, 03:51 PM

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Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound is all set to witness a clash between Antigua and Barbuda Falcons and Barbados Royals. The 4th Match of CPL 2024 is scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 1.

Brandon King is the captain of Antigua and Barbados Falcons in the Caribbean Premier League 2024. Rovman Powell leads Barbados Royals in the league.

While the Falcons have played one game, the Royals will face them in their first match of the league. Ahead of their clash, below are the weather forecast, pitch report, and rainfall chances for the encounter.

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Barbados Royals Weather Report And Pitch Report Of Antigua– CPL 2024, Match 4

CPL 2024 Weather Report Of Antigua

The CPL 2024 Match 4 takes place in Antigua on Sunday (September 1). According to weather reports, the temperature of the city on Sunday will be 31° Celcius during the day and 27° Celcius at night.

The sky will be partly cloudy during the day and observe showers at night. The chances of rain are 24% during the day and 40% at night. The humidity will be 73% during the day and 40% at night.

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CPL 2024 Match 4 Pitch Analysis

The venue of the game is Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. According to stats, it's a low-scoring stadium in the shortest format. The average 1st innings total is 125 while the average 2nd innings total is 106.

The top-ever team total at the stadium stands at 196/5, piled up by India in a clash against Bangladesh. The stadium has hosted 37 games so far, out of which, batting first teams have won 17 games while teams batting second have won 18 matches.

Hence, both sides get equal support on the pitch. The pitch at Vivian Richard Stadium is like a featherbed- which means it is dry and hard but doesn't offer much bounce and pace to bowlers. Hence, pacers do not get much advantage at the stadium.

The pitch turns slow and batters also find it difficult to stroke runs. Spinners get a lot of advantage as the match progresses.

Weather Impact on CPL 2024 Match 4

The match takes place at 10 AM according to local time. Since the chance of rain is 24% at that time, the match will not be affected by rain. There is a high chance of rain in the evening but the match will be completed by then.

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Conclusion

There is just a 24% chance of rain during CPL 2024 match 4. Therefore, the encounter will not be affected by rainfall. The pitch is slow and both teams will post low totals.

Spinners will enjoy more success at the stadium and batters will find it challenging to smack big knocks.

In the first two games of CPL at the stadium, teams piled up 170+ and 160+ totals. Hence, 150-170 looks like an average total for teams in 1st innings.