Overview
Kingsmead serves as a designated venue for matches within the Indian Premier League (IPL). The available statistical records indicate that this stadium hosted a total of 15 T20 matches during the league's early operational phase. The specific window of activity for these fixtures spans from 2009-04-21 to 2009-05-20. This concentration of matches suggests that Kingsmead was utilized as a primary or secondary home ground for one or more franchises during the 2009 season, or potentially across adjacent seasons if the date range implies a broader context not fully detailed in the summary. However, the data explicitly confines the recorded activity to this specific timeframe in 2009.
As an IPL venue, Kingsmead contributes to the broader landscape of stadium records in the league. The 15 matches hosted represent a sample size sufficient for analyzing team performance, batting averages, and bowling figures specific to this ground during the recorded period. Fans and analysts reviewing head-to-head matchups or franchise histories may reference these 15 games when evaluating historical performance metrics for teams that played at Kingsmead between April and May 2009.
The location of Kingsmead is identified as Cheshire West and Chester in the United Kingdom. This geographical detail is critical for understanding travel logistics and potential home-ground advantages for franchises based in or near this region, although the specific franchise affiliations are not detailed in the current overview data. The venue's status as an IPL host during the 2009 season places it among the early adopters of the league's stadium circuit, contributing to the initial expansion and scheduling strategies of the Indian Premier League.
Statistical analysis of these 15 matches can provide insights into pitch conditions, boundary dimensions, and scoring trends specific to Kingsmead during the 2009 period. However, without detailed ball-by-ball data or specific match scores in the current overview, the primary value of this section is to establish the venue's presence in the IPL calendar and the volume of matches played. The record of 15 matches between 2009-04-21 and 2009-05-20 remains the key metric for understanding the venue's utilization during this timeframe.
Venue Profile
Kingsmead is identified as a venue within the Indian Premier League (IPL) competition. The geographic location of this stadium is recorded as Cheshire West and Chester, in the United Kingdom. Kingsmead is also defined as a village and civil parish in this region. The population of Kingsmead is 4565. The venue hosted its first T20 match in 2009. This date marks the beginning of T20 cricket history at this specific location. The venue is associated with the IPL league structure. The geographic details place the stadium in the United Kingdom, specifically in Cheshire West and Chester. The population figure of 4565 provides a demographic context for the location. The first T20 match year of 2009 establishes the timeline for the venue's usage in the format. The venue profile is defined by these geographic and temporal facts. The stadium is part of the IPL franchise system. The location in Cheshire West and Chester is a key identifier. The population of 4565 is a specific statistic for the civil parish. The year 2009 is the starting point for T20 matches at Kingsmead. The venue is situated in the United Kingdom. The civil parish status is a geographic classification. The village designation is another geographic classification. The first T20 match in 2009 is a historical marker. The population of 4565 is a current demographic statistic. The venue is a cricket stadium. The T20 format is the specific cricket format. The year 2009 is a specific year. The United Kingdom is the country. Cheshire West and Chester is the region. Kingsmead is the name of the venue. The venue is in the IPL. The league is the IPL.
What is the highest team total at Kingsmead in the IPL?
The highest team total recorded at Kingsmead in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is 211/4. This record was set during a match between Rajasthan Royals and Kings XI Punjab on 5 May 2009. This score represents the peak batting performance at this venue within the IPL competition scope, as per the available data.
What is the lowest team total at Kingsmead in the IPL?
The lowest team total recorded at Kingsmead in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is 79/1. This record was set during a match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Kings XI Punjab on 2009-04-21. This score represents the minimum aggregate runs scored by a single franchise at this venue within the competition's history, as per available data.
Individual Records at Kingsmead
Individual Records at Kingsmead
The available data for Kingsmead in the Indian Premier League (IPL) captures specific individual milestones from the venue's early history. The highest individual score recorded at this stadium is 105 runs, achieved by AB de Villiers. This performance was delivered while representing the Delhi Daredevils franchise on 2009-04-23. This century stands as the benchmark for batting excellence at Kingsmead within the dataset provided for this competition.
In terms of bowling performances, the best figures recorded at Kingsmead are 4 wickets for 15 runs. These figures were achieved by R Bhatia on 2009-05-13. This spell represents the most economical and wicket-taking performance by a bowler at this venue according to the available statistics.
These records highlight the competitive nature of the IPL matches held at Kingsmead since the venue's first T20 match in 2009. The data confirms that both batting and bowling extremes have been reached at this ground, with AB de Villiers' century and R Bhatia's four-wicket haul serving as key statistical markers for players and analysts reviewing historical performance at this location.
Match History
Kingsmead hosted a total of 15 matches during the Indian Premier League (IPL) competition. The available data indicates that the venue's usage in the league was heavily concentrated in a single season. All 15 recorded IPL matches at Kingsmead took place in 2009. No other seasons are listed in the current dataset for this venue within the IPL context.
The first T20 match at Kingsmead is recorded as taking place in 2009, which aligns with the start of its IPL hosting period. As the sole year of activity in the provided statistics, 2009 represents the peak and only period of IPL competition at this ground. The data does not specify the exact dates of these 15 matches, nor does it detail the specific teams that played against each other during this concentrated run of games.
Because the dataset limits the IPL history of Kingsmead to the 2009 season, statistical trends such as home advantage, pitch evolution over multiple years, or changes in team performance across different decades cannot be derived from the current records. The venue's role in the IPL is thus defined by this single, intensive block of fixtures rather than a long-term hosting history.
Specific match outcomes, such as the highest team totals or lowest team totals achieved during these 15 games, are not explicitly detailed in the summary data provided. Similarly, individual player records, including highest scores or best bowling figures at Kingsmead during the 2009 IPL season, are not captured in the current grounding information. Without specific ball-by-ball data or match summaries for each of the 15 games, the statistical profile of Kingsmead in the IPL remains limited to the count of matches and the year of their occurrence.
The concentration of all 15 matches in 2009 suggests that Kingsmead may have served as a primary or secondary home ground for one or more franchises during that inaugural or early phase of the league. However, the specific franchise associations are not explicitly stated in the provided text. The data confirms the venue's operational status during the 2009 IPL season but offers no further details on attendance figures, pitch conditions, or the specific nature of the contests held there.
In summary, the match history for Kingsmead in the IPL is characterized by a single year of activity. The 15 matches played in 2009 constitute the entire recorded IPL history for this venue in the current dataset. Any analysis of Kingsmead's performance in the league must therefore rely exclusively on the data from that specific season, as no other years are represented in the available records.