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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Bay Oval, located in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand, is a modern cricket ground that was established in 2005 within Blake Park. The venue has quickly become a prominent location for both men’s and women’s international cricket. Since 2014, Bay Oval has hosted numerous limited-overs matches, showcasing thrilling
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Penang Sports Club is a prestigious private members’ sports club and cricket ground, established in 1936, located in the vibrant city of Georgetown, Malaysia. Spanning across a vast land area of about 16 acres (65,000 m²), the club has a rich history and continues to be a central hub for sporting activities in the region.
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The Basin Reserve, also known as the Cello Basin Reserve for sponsorship reasons and commonly referred to simply as the Basin, is a historic cricket ground located in Wellington, New Zealand. It serves as the venue for Test matches and is the primary home ground for the Wellington Firebirds first-class team. Notably, the Basin Reserve
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Mutiara Rini Johor Cricket Stadium is a prominent cricket ground located in Johor, Malaysia. This stadium is well-known for its excellent facilities and is a key venue for both domestic and international cricket events. The ground is designed to offer a balanced pitch, which provides fair opportunities for both fast bowlers and batsmen. The well-maintained
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The Johor Cricket Academy Oval is a renowned cricket ground located in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, that plays a significant role in the country’s cricketing scene. Known for its well-maintained playing surface, the venue offers a balanced pitch that caters to both bowlers and batsmen, making it a popular choice for various domestic and international matches.
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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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Bayuemas Oval is a cricket stadium located in Pandamaran, Klang, Malaysia, with its first recorded match taking place in 2004. Designed and constructed by the New Zealand Sports Turf Institute, the ground boasts an excellent drainage system, designed like a saucer for optimal performance. Over the years, it has hosted several prestigious tournaments, including the
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The Bayer Uerdingen Cricket Ground, located in Krefeld, Germany, is a state-of-the-art cricket venue built to international standards. It is an integral part of Germany’s National Cricket Performance Centre, which also includes a three-lane indoor training net facility. This performance center is a collaborative project between the German Cricket Federation and SC Bayer 05 Uerdingen,
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