The Aussie juggernaut moves on to Barbados, as does our Stats Interesting hack. All the signs suggest the Windies are just about unbeatable on this ground and who can forget that match the last time the Aussies were in town!

The Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados. Despite a defeat in their last Test match there, against New Zealand in 2002, this ground has been a great stronghold for the West Indies over the years.

In fact, during their heyday they won 12 consecutive Test matches there between 1977 and 1992. Another remarkable record is the fact that the home side have only lost in Barbados on four occasions in 73 years and 39 Test matches.

Much of the reason for this superb record can be found in the nature of the pitch, which suits the speedsters, and therefore the West Indies attack. But that will be nullified by the presence of Brett Lee, Jason Gillespie and Andy Bichel for the forthcoming Third Test.

So what should Brian Lara do if he wins the toss?

Well, the statistics suggest the nature of the pitch does not vary much over the five days. It is not going to break up too much and become hellish to bat on.

The Kiwis win last season was based upon a solid century from Stephen Fleming batting first, before Black Cap's quick Shane Bond secured 5/78 in the second innings to leave the Windies 204 runs short.

In fact, history shows there is no advantage to a team should they bat first or second. Of the 24 results at this ground, the team batting first has won 11 matches, while the team batting second has won 13.

Only three teams, New Zealand, Australia and England (twice) have ever won here, though the Aussies do hold the record for the highest innings score - 668 all out in the 1954/55 season.

It must have been a batting paradise around that time as the highest ever individual score was 337 from Pakistan's Hanif Mohammad two season's later.

Captain Steve Waugh did manage 199 the last time the Aussies were in town in 1999, a thrilling match that a Brian Lara-inspired Windies won by a single wicket.

Australia scored a massive 490 in their first innings before being bowled out for 146 in their second. The West Indies, helped by 153 not out from Lara, chased down the 311 needed to win with just a single wicket remaining.

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