Kensington Oval

cricket ground, Bridgetown, Barbados

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Kensington Oval is a historic cricket ground located in Bridgetown, Barbados. Established in 1871, it has been a venue for international cricket matches since 1895. The ground was rebuilt between 2005 and 2007 and hosted the International Cricket Council World Cup final in 2007. Bridgetown is the capital and port of Barbados, situated on the southwestern coast of the island.1

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Northwest of the cathedral is Kensington Oval, a historic cricket ground (1871; original structure demolished and rebuilt 2005–07) that has hosted international matches since 1895, including the International Cricket Council World Cup final in 2007.
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Northwest of the cathedral is Kensington Oval, a historic cricket ground (1871; original structure demolished and rebuilt 2005–07) that has hosted international matches since 1895, including the International Cricket Council World Cup final in 2007.
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