Imagine a person who retained a legacy that a multi purpose Brian Lara Cricket Academy Stadium is built in their name in their retirement. In this article, we will discuss about a famous cricketer, Brian Lara who got tagged as the one of the greatest batsman of all time. And whose record last more than 18 years, and eventually broke in 2022 by an Indian Cricketer. Lets discuss the famous matches played in the stadium
Who is Brian Lara?
Brian Charles Lara was born on 2 May 1969(age 55 as of 2024) who is a Trinidadian former international cricketer acknowledge as a one of the greatest batsmen of all time. His father, Bunty Lara died in 1989 due to cardiac arrest and his mother died in 2002 due to cancer. Lara fathered their two daughters Sydney who was born in 1996 and Tyla who was eventually born in 2010 as well as Zende and Bryson whose date of birth is still unknown. He dated Durham County Cricket Club reception desk and British lingerie model Lynnsey Ward.
Brian eventually retired on 19 April 2007 from all forms of international cricket. Which clearly meant that the West Indies vs England match on 21 April 2007 would be his last international appearance. He had a 18 year record of scoring most runs in the test match in an over(28 runs). Which was later broken by the Indian Cricketer, Jasprit Bumrah in the year 2022(29 runs).
Brian Lara Cricket Academy
Brian Lara Cricket Academy was confirm in 2008 and finish in 2017, in the name of one of the greatest batsmen of all time, Brian Lara. It has the seating capacity of over 15000 and the owner and the operator of the stadium is the Government of Trinidad and Tobago. This is basically a multi-purpose stadium which is located in southern Trinidad. It was design by a US architectural firm, HOK, formerly Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum, registered as HOK Inc. The cost of the stadium is over $1 Trillion(over $1.28 Trillion as of 2024)
Last Matches In The Brian Lara Cricket Academy Stadium
There were many matches which were played on this stadium. Let’s get the brief description of the last T20I, last women T20I, the only ODI, last Women ODI as of July 2024
The only ODI
The ODI(which was the series of 3 matches) was played on 1 August 2023 between team India and team West Indies. Where team India scored 351 runs leaving 5 wickets in 50 overs. Whereas West Indies scored 151 runs leaving all their wickets in just 35.3 overs. As a result, India won by 200 runs and won the series by 2-1. The man of the match was given to Shubman Gill(IND) who score 85 runs in 92 balls whereas the man of the series was given to Ishan Kishan(IND) who scored 184 runs
Last Women T20I
The last Women T20I(which was the series of 5 matches) was played on 6 October 2018 between Sri Lanka Women and West Indies Women. The West Indies women score 155 runs leaving 5 wickets in 20 overs. While South Africa women scored 156 runs leaving 7 wickets in 19.5 overs. The player of the match was given to Lizelle Lee(SA-W) who scored 42 runs in 24 balls and the player of the series was with Natasha McLean(WI-W) who scored 160 runs
The last T20I
The last T20I was play between Afghanistan and South Africa on 26 June 2024. Afghanistan scored 56 runs leaving 10 wickets in 11.5 over. Whereas South Africa scored 60 runs leaving 1 wicket in just 8.5 overs. As a result, South Africa won the match by 9 wickets. The man of the match was given to Marco Jansen(SA) who took 3 wickets surrendering 16 runs in just 3 overs.
Last women T20 ODI
The last women’s ODI(which is basically a 3 match series) was played on 15 October 2017 between West Indies Women and Sri Lanka Women. Sri Lanka women scored 142 runs with 10 wickets in 40.4 overs. Whereas West Indies Women scored 182 runs in 8 wickets in 45 overs. As a result, West Indies Women won the match by 40 runs and the series by 3-0. The player of the match and the player of the series was given to Stafanie Taylor(WI-W). Who score 55 runs in 82 balls & took 3 wickets and surrender 29 runs.
Stats of Brian Lara Academy
ODI stats
Let’s analyze the ODI matches performed in the Brian Lara Cricket Academy
| Total Matches | 4 |
| Matches won batting first | 2 |
| The Match won bowling first | 2 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 207 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 148 |
| Highest total recorded | 351/5 (50 Ovs) By IND vs WI |
| Lowest total recorded | 136/10 (49.4 Ovs) By SL-W vs WI-W |
| Highest score chased | 156/7 (19.5 Ovs) By WI-W vs SL-W |
| Lowest score defended | 149/6 (20 Ovs) By WI-W vs SL-W |
T20I stats
Let’s analyze the T20I matches performed in the stadium
| Total Matches | 12 |
| Matches won batting first | 4 |
| The Match won bowling first | 8 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 128 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 116 |
| Highest total recorded | 267/3 (20 Ovs) By ENG vs WI |
| Lowest total recorded | 40/10 (19.3 Ovs) By UGA vs NZ |
| Highest score chased | 156/7 (19.5 Ovs) By RSA-W vs WI-W |
| Lowest score chased | 149/6 (20 Ovs) By WI vs IND |
Weather of Brian Lara Cricket Academy
As of 2nd week of August 2024, the weather are as follows
| Mon | 28° |
| 25° | |
| Tue | 31° |
| 25° | |
| Wed | 31° |
| 25° | |
| Thu | 32° |
| 25° | |
| Fri | 31° |
| 25° | |
| Sat | 31° |
| 25° | |
| Sun | 31° |
| 24° | |
| Mon | 30° |
| 25° |
Upcoming matches of Brian Lara Cricket Academy
Let’s understand the upcoming matches in Brian Lara Cricket Academy
| Date | Matches |
| 8/22/2024 | Barbados Royals Women VS Guyana Amazon Warriors Women |
| 8/23/2024 | Trinbago Knight Riders Women VS Barbados Royals Women |
| 8/24/2024 | West Indies VS South Africa |
| 8/24/2024 | Trinbago Knight Riders Women VS Guyana Amazon Warriors Women |
| 8/26/2024 | West Indies VS South Africa |
| 8/26/2024 | Trinbago Knight Riders Women VS Guyana Amazon Warriors Women |
| 8/27/2024 | Barbados Royals Women VS Guyana Amazon Warriors Women |
| 8/28/2024 | West Indies VS South Africa |
| 8/28/2024 | Trinbago Knight Riders Women VS Barbados Royals Women |
| 8/30/2024 | TBA(To be announced) VS TBA(To be announced) |
| 9/23/2024 | Trinbago Knight Riders VS St Kitts and Nevis Patriots |
| 9/24/2024 | Trinbago Knight Riders VS St Lucia Kings |
| 9/28/2024 | Trinbago Knight Riders VS Barbados Royals |
Conclusion
In the article, we discussed the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, what is the personal life of Brian Lara. What the stadium is all about as their features, their designers etc. Additionally, we discussed about 4 matches- T20I, last women T20I, the only ODI, last Women ODI as of July 2024. And what were their results, we also went through the stats and the upcoming matches in the Brian Lara Cricket Academy
FAQs
Ans. The cost of the stadium is over $1 Trillion(over $1.28 Trillion as of 2024)
Ans. It was designed by a US architectural firm, HOK, formerly Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum, registered as HOK Inc.
Ans. Brian Lara aged 55 as of 2024
