About | Details |
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Also known as | National Stadium |
Named After | Sabina Park Pen Estate |
Capacity | 20,000 |
End Names | Michael Holding End, Courtney Walsh End |
Flood Lights | Yes |
Home Teams | Jamaica Cricket team, Jamaican Tallawahs, and West Indies National team |
Pitch | Grass |
Sabina Park, the 2nd oldest stadium in the West Indies, located in Kingston, Jamaica, hosted its 1st ever Test match in 1930; since then, this stadium has become the primary host for the country in the late ’90s. This stadium is named after Sabina Pen Park, an enslaved woman whose tragic story later gave her name to the estate.
The stadium can hold up to 20,000 spectators after undergoing renovations ahead of the 2007 World Cup. Floodlights were installed during the World Cup renovation, and it features two named ends: the Michael Holding End and the Courtney Walsh End. The stadium features a picturesque backdrop with the Blue Mountains to the north and Kingston Harbour; however, the majority of the backdrop was blocked during the renovations.
The pitch at Sabina Park is traditionally a fast wicket, helping out seamers big time with lightning-fast pace and uneven bounce, pushing the batters to the back foot. However, in recent years, the surface has slowed down, making it a balanced field, helping out batters a bit.
Sabina Park Test Records and Stats
The stadium has hosted a total of 57 Test matches. The visitors, the England Team, have set the highest record here, scoring 849/10 runs against the West Indies. Meanwhile, the men in the maroon West Indies recorded the lowest total, being bowled out for just 27 runs by Australia in the recent pink ball test at this venue in 2025.
Legendary batter Skipper Gary Sobers holds the record for scoring the most runs at this venue, with 1354 runs in just 11 Test matches at an record average of 104, while he also recorded the highest individual score with an unbeaten 365* runs at this venue
In the bowling department, legendary pacer Courtney Walsh Khan has the most wickets in this venue with 48 wickets in 11 matches, while Corey Collymore holds the best individual bowling figures at this ground, with outstanding figures of 7 wickets for 59 runs.
Sabina Park ODI Records and Stats
The stadium has hosted a total of 47 ODI matches. The highest ODI total at this ground was set by Pakistan, who scored 349/10 against Zimbabwe during the 2007 World Cup. Meanwhile, the lowest is recorded by New Zealand women, who were bowled out for 59 by the West Indies in 2013.
Chris Gayle holds the record for scoring the most runs at this venue in ODIs, with 783 runs at this venue, while the highest individual score in an ODI at this ground was made by Upul Tharanga from Sri Lanka, who scored 174* against India in the 2013 tri-nation series.
Former West Indies skipper Dwayne Bravo has taken the most wickets here with 18 dismissals in 13 matches, while Andrew McBrine of Ireland has the best individual figures of 4 wickets for 28 runs in this venue against the hosts West Indies.
Sabina Park T20 Records and Stats
Ageas Bowl has hosted a total of 11 T20I matches. The highest T20I total was set by the New Zealand team, scoring 215/5 against West Indies in 2022, while the lowest total in this stadium was recorded by South Africa, recording 147/10 against West Indies at this venue.
The most runs at this stadium were scored by Brandon King, who made 281 runs in 6 matches, while the highest individual score of an unbeaten 125* was scored by West Indies opening batter Evin Lewis against India at this venue.
West Indies spinner Gudakesh Motie has taken the most wickets here with 10 dismissals in 5 matches, and the best individual figures at this ground of 4 wickets for 19 runs is held by Ireland pacer AR Cusack.
How to Reach Sabina Park?
The stadium is centrally located and easily reachable:
📍 Location: South Camp Road, Kingston, Jamaica
🚌 Nearest Bus Stops: South Camp Road (outside the stadium)
🚘 By Road: Easily accessible via taxi or ride-hailing apps
