Arnos Vale Ground, St Vincent: Venue History and Guide
Guide to Arnos Vale Ground near Kingstown, St Vincent, a Caribbean venue known for Afghanistan’s 2024 T20 World Cup wins there.
Overview
Arnos Vale Ground is the leading cricket ground in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, located in the Arnos Vale area close to Kingstown. It sits near the island’s airport and has long served as the home of cricket for the island, which has produced several West Indies internationals.
It forms part of a broader Arnos Vale sports complex and is among the smaller venues used for international cricket in the Caribbean.
Major matches
The ground hosted international cricket for the West Indies, including one-day and Twenty20 internationals. Its biggest stage came in the 2024 T20 World Cup, which the West Indies and the USA co-hosted. Two of the games there were especially memorable: Afghanistan beat Australia, and Afghanistan then beat Bangladesh in a match that sent them through to the semi-finals for the first time.
Those results made the ground a significant location in Afghan cricket history.
Pitch and conditions
Surfaces in the Caribbean tend to be slow and low, and Arnos Vale has been no exception, often offering assistance to spinners. Weather can interrupt play, as the wet season brings frequent showers.
The ground offers a relaxed, close-up atmosphere typical of the smaller island venues.
Why the ground matters
Arnos Vale shows how cricket in the Caribbean is spread across a number of small islands rather than concentrated in a few large stadiums. For St Vincent it is the main place to watch top-level matches. Details of capacity and facilities change, so consult West Indies Cricket for current information.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Arnos Vale Ground?
Near Kingstown, on the island of Saint Vincent.
What happened there at the 2024 T20 World Cup?
Afghanistan beat Australia, and later beat Bangladesh to reach the semi-finals.
Is the pitch spin-friendly?
Surfaces have often been slow, which tends to help spinners.