Kibworth Cricket Club New Ground, located in Kibworth, Leicestershire, England, was established in 2006 to replace the original ground, which was sold for development after the 2005 season. Situated adjacent to the development that now occupies the old site, the new ground hosted its inaugural match in 2006, featuring Kibworth Cricket Club against a Leicestershire […]
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The Oval stands on land that was once part of Kennington Common, where cricket matches were played as early as the early 18th century. The first recorded match took place in June 1724, featuring London against Dartford. However, due to the common being used for public executions by the Surrey Assizes—serving as south London’s equivalent
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Headingley Sports Ground was developed by a group of benefactors led by Lord Hawke, who helped establish Yorkshire County Cricket Club. Initially designed for six sports, the first-class cricket match was held in 1890. Before that, Yorkshire played across the county, with Bramall Lane in Sheffield as the headquarters. The club moved to Headingley in
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The Haslegrave Ground, located in Loughborough, Leicestershire, is a cricket venue situated within Loughborough University, next to the National Cricket Performance Centre. It serves as the home ground for Loughborough MCC University. The ground’s first recorded match dates back to 1983, when Loughborough Students faced Exeter University in the University Athletics Union Championship quarterfinals. Over
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In 1877, Leicestershire County Cricket Club purchased the land where Grace Road now stands from the Duke of Rutland, investing a substantial £40,000 to develop a cricket club, athletic track, and hotel. Three months later, the ground hosted its first match, with Leicestershire taking on a touring Australian team. Interestingly, the road wasn’t named after
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The County Ground New Road in Worcester is renowned for its picturesque setting, with the River Severn and Worcester Cathedral providing a stunning backdrop. The pitch at New Road typically offers something for everyone. It is known to favor seam bowlers early on, especially under overcast conditions, but tends to flatten out as the game
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The County Cricket Ground, also called The 1st Central County Ground for sponsorship, is a historic cricket venue in Hove, Brighton and Hove, East Sussex. It has been the main home of Sussex County Cricket Club since 1872, although the team occasionally plays at Arundel Castle or Horsham. Known for its iconic blue-and-white deckchairs, it
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The County Ground in Chelmsford, Essex, has proudly served as the home ground for Essex County Cricket Club since 1967. Currently branded as The Cloud County Ground due to sponsorship, it has hosted first-class cricket since 1925 and List A matches since 1969. With a seating capacity of 6,500, the venue features mostly single-tier seating
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Seat Unique Stadium, formerly known as Bristol County Ground and Nevil Road, is a renowned cricket venue located in the Ashley Down district of Bristol, England. It is home to the Gloucestershire County Cricket Club, which has been playing at this iconic ground for many years. The stadium has a rich history of hosting a
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Edgbaston Cricket Ground, located in the Edgbaston area of Birmingham, England, serves as the home ground for Warwickshire County Cricket Club and the T20 team Birmingham Bears. It has been a key venue for Test matches, One-Day Internationals, and Twenty20 Internationals, and is renowned for hosting the T20 Finals Day more times than any other
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