South Africa is a beautiful place to visit, it’s inclusive and diverse culture, it’s vogue is always eye catching. There is something about South Africa which makes us all feel to explore something. Knowing how big of a cricket is in South Africa, you will find in South Africa a list of most beautiful cricket grounds and the way the fans enjoy and involve into the game is absolutely vibe.
When you travel around these grounds for a cricket match, you will know alongside the amiable and enjoyable atmosphere, there is a rich history of these grounds. For the fact they have got some amazing names like Kingsmead, Port Elizabeth, Bullring and the Wanderers. It just sounds so fascinating, isn’t it!
Now let’s not waste any time and get into the details of these beautiful cricket grounds of South Africa seritum:
1) The Wanderers, Johannesburg
This beautiful high scoring ground has a real buzz about it. The atmosphere is electric and fans are always engaged. It is also known as the “Bullring” due to its intimidating atmosphere for visiting teams. The stadium has a capacity of 34,000 and was built in 1956. It is the home ground of the Highveld Lions, formerly known as Gauteng, and has hosted many international cricket matches, including the 2003 Cricket World Cup final. The Wanderers Stadium is considered one of the best cricket grounds in the world.
2) Kingsmead Ground, Durban
Kingsmead is batting paradise and it is quite open ground for square sides. Beautiful as it is, the atmosphere is always lucid at this ground. It even gets more beautiful at the time of dust, a perfect sight to watch cricket match with a lager in hand. It is the home ground of the Hollywoodbets Dolphins and has hosted many international cricket matches, including the 1992 Cricket World Cup final. The stadium is located in the heart of Durban, close to the beach and the city center.
3) Newlands cricket stadium, Cape Town
Just like a landscape scenery, it so serene with with table mountain in background. The stadium has life of its own, and definitely it is one of the most hospitables cricket stadium you will visit if in Africa. Probably one of the oldest cricket as well one of the most beautiful, so altogether it becomes a much desired sporting destination in South Africa. It is home of MI Cape League.
4) Centurian Park, Gauteng
Centurion Park, offically known as SuperSport Park, is housefull whenever the home side plays the game. Not an architectural beauty but it has naturally acclaimed view with grass banks on three sides so everything is in clear view. You can enjoy the game, walk around and feel the vibe that is so enjoyable and energetic. Other than sporting event, this ground also holds music shows which altogether can be a fun evening if you are passing by Centurian.
5) Port Elizabeth stadium, Gqeberha
The oldest cricket stadium in South Africa is located in the seaport city of Gqeberha. The stadium is now known as St George’s Park Cricket Ground and Crusaders Ground. Anyone who is familiar with watching cricket matches of South Africa will remember that when the match is taking place, the atmosphere is fused with a brass band music which gives St George’s Park an entirely unique atmosphere.
In October 2001, a significant event took place at St George’s Park when Kenya, considered an underdog, convincingly defeated India by a margin of 70 runs. This unexpected outcome led to an investigation by anti-corruption authorities to examine the match. However, it was eventually determined that the match had been played fairly and without any wrongdoing.
6) Buffalo Park, East-London
Not one of the biggest stadiums in South Africa but definitely it deserves a visit because of its beautiful location in East London. The park was sponsored by German automobile company Mercedes hence it is sometimes referred as Mercedes-Benz park.
7) Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
If anything spectacular or never seen before has to happen on a South African Cricket ground, then it must happen on Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein. Such is the nature of this beautiful ground. Under the lights, you will feel like there is a carnival going on. The light green and brownish grass at the night time lighted by the tower lights and beautiful enjoy music going on in the background, the atmosphere of this cricket ground in truly cherishable.
8) Willowmoore Park, Benoni
Willowmoore Park in an absolute beauty with plenty of grass banks are very comfortable to sit on watch the game of cricket in traditional way. Surrounded by trees and short stands in the ground, everything about this ground is beautiful. Willowmoore Park hosted first ODI match in 1997 with India vs Zimbabwe match in which Sachin Tendulkar scored a century.
9) Senwes Park, Potchefstroom
Senwes Park, located in Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa, is a relatively new international cricket ground established in 1998. It has been a prominent venue for both training and matches, hosting various international and domestic games. Senwes Park’s debut as an international ground was in October 2000 when South Africa played New Zealand, with Nicky Boje’s remarkable unbeaten century. It earned test ground status in October 2002 during a match between South Africa and Bangladesh.The stadium also played a role in the 2003 World Cup, hosting three matches, including the one in which Jonty Rhodes suffered a hand injury, marking the end of his international cricket career.
How many cricket grounds are in South Africa?
In total, South Africa has 16 cricket grounds but only 10 of them primarily host cricket matches.
What is the biggest cricket stadium in South Africa?
Newlands cricket stadium is one of the biggest cricket grounds in South Africa.
Which cricket stadium is most beautiful in South Africa?
Newlands cricket stadium is most the most beautiful cricket ground in South Africa as well one of the most beautiful grounds in entire world.
What is the oldest cricket stadium in South Africa?
Port Elizabeth stadium also known as St George’s Park is the oldest cricket stadium in South Africa, built in 1882 and hosted first cricket match in 1889.
