SVR Stadium
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
North Sound, Antigua
10,000
2007
North Sound, Antigua
Grass
About this Ground
Named after the greatest West Indian batsman. Lara's 400* was scored at the old Recreation Ground.
History & Significance
The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua, opened in 2007 in time for the ICC Cricket World Cup and was named in honour of Antigua's greatest sporting son — Sir Vivian Richards, the most destructive batsman of cricket's twentieth century. Richards played for the West Indies at the height of the team's dominance in the 1970s and 1980s, scoring at a rate that was then unprecedented, and his aggressive batting philosophy became the blueprint for modern limited-overs cricket. The stadium replaced the old Antigua Recreation Ground in St John's, where Brian Lara had scored his world-record 375 against England in 1994 and then his still-standing record of 400 not out against England in 2004 — the only Test double-century converted into a quadruple century in history. The new ground sits further from the city, with a capacity of around 10,000, and its scale reflects the realities of cricket economics in the Caribbean rather than the packed grounds of India or England. The Caribbean Premier League has kept Antiguan cricket visible through the T20 era, and the island retains an extraordinary per-capita passion for the game. Viv Richards himself remains a living presence in Antigua — visible at matches, recognisable to every fan — and the stadium bearing his name gives the ground a personality unique in Caribbean cricket.
Ground Record
Brian Lara (Rec Ground)
Brian Lara's world record ground · 2004
Famous For
- Brian Lara's legacy
- Caribbean Premier League
- West Indian cricket stronghold
About Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua, opened in 2007 in time for the ICC Cricket World Cup and was named in honour of Antigua's greatest sporting son — Sir Vivian Richards, the most destructive batsman of cricket's twentieth century. Richards played for the West Indies at the height of the team's dominance in the 1970s and 1980s, scoring at a rate that was then unprecedented, and his aggressive batting philosophy became the blueprint for modern limited-overs cricket. The stadium replaced the old Antigua Recreation Ground in St John's, where Brian Lara had scored his world-record 375 against England in 1994 and then his still-standing record of 400 not out against England in 2004 — the only Test double-century converted into a quadruple century in history. The new ground sits further from the city, with a capacity of around 10,000, and its scale reflects the realities of cricket economics in the Caribbean rather than the packed grounds of India or England. The Caribbean Premier League has kept Antiguan cricket visible through the T20 era, and the island retains an extraordinary per-capita passion for the game. Viv Richards himself remains a living presence in Antigua — visible at matches, recognisable to every fan — and the stadium bearing his name gives the ground a personality unique in Caribbean cricket.
Upcoming & Recent Matches
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