The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), locally known as The ‘G, is a sports stadium located in Yarra Park, Melbourne, Victoria. Managed by the Melbourne Cricket Club, it is the largest stadium in the Southern Hemisphere, the 11th largest globally, and the second-largest cricket venue by capacity. Situated within walking distance of Melbourne’s CBD, the MCG […]
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Manuka Oval is a sporting venue in Canberra, Australia, with a seating capacity of 13,550 and an overall capacity of 16,000. Located in the suburb of Griffith, it has hosted sports since the early 20th century and has undergone multiple redevelopments, most recently starting in 2011. The oval primarily hosts cricket in the summer and
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Barkatullah Khan Stadium, located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, is named after the state’s 6th Chief Minister. Established in 1986, the stadium primarily hosts cricket matches and has a seating capacity of 30,000, with ends named Cox Cutir End and Residency Road End. It became India’s 35th ODI venue in 2002 when it hosted an India vs.
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Adelaide Oval, located in Adelaide, South Australia, is a renowned sports and entertainment venue. Established in 1871, it hosts cricket, Australian rules football, rugby, soccer, tennis, and concerts. Major redevelopment between 2012-2014 added modern grandstands and Australia’s first stadium hotel, the Oval Hotel, in 2024. It features a heritage-listed scoreboard and a digital one. Managed
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The Brisbane Cricket Ground, popularly known as the Gabba, is a major sports stadium in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Its nickname comes from its location in the suburb of Woolloongabba. The Gabba has hosted a wide range of events, including cricket, Australian rules football, rugby, athletics, concerts, and more. Currently, it is home to the Queensland
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Marvel Stadium (formerly Docklands Stadium) is a multi-purpose sports venue in Melbourne, Australia, known for its retractable roof and flexible seating arrangement. Opened in 2000 at a cost of A$460 million, it is primarily used for Australian rules football. The stadium has a capacity of over 53,000 spectators and hosts various events, including T20 cricket,
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Before every match, while fans are glued to the toss, captains and coaches carefully assess the pitch to decide whether to bat or bowl. This process involves evaluating the pitch’s characteristics, as experience plays a huge role in determining how it will behave throughout the game. While some pitches favor bowlers, others are known to
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Perth Stadium, currently known as Optus Stadium due to sponsorship, is a multi-purpose venue in Burswood, Perth, Western Australia. Opened on January 21, 2018, it has a capacity of 61,266, making it the third-largest stadium in Australia, with the ability to expand to 70,000 for rectangular sports. The stadium hosts Australian rules football and cricket,
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