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Kensington Oval Stadium

Kensington Oval Stadium is a stadium in Barbados where the Cricket World Cup 2007 final match will be played on April 28. Located on the west of the capital city Bridgetown, it is referred as "The Mecca" of Cricket. Cricket in this stadium began way back in 1882. To its record, it has hosted more than 40 test matches. Apart from this, it has also hosted many non-cricket events.
International Cricket Stadium (Ground)
Host Country: Barbados.

Sitting Capacity: 28,000 Seats.

Ground Status: Upgradating stadium to add more seats, player, media and sponsor facilities.

First Match Played: First Test Match - 1929-30, First ODI - 1984 - 85.

World Cup 2007 Matches: Super-8 & Final.

Design/ Overlay Architects: Arup Associates, London, England.